High school students have the opportunity to sharpen their knowledge of personal finance and other life skills through the LifeSmarts Ultimate Consumer Challenge. Continue reading “Chance for students to learn financial and life skills”
Health & phys. ed professionals receive field support
Supporting efforts to improve student health and address issues such as obesity, the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance held its annual conference, “Let’s Move ME More,” this month at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.
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Advisory council meeting to discuss IDEA, Part C: programs for infants & toddlers with disabilities
The State Interagency Coordinating Council’s initial meeting for this year is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cross State Office Building in Augusta. Continue reading “Advisory council meeting to discuss IDEA, Part C: programs for infants & toddlers with disabilities”
Connecting Maine students and veterans
On Monday I had the opportunity to attend an incredible event at the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor. Three middle school and three high school students read their winning essays based on interviews with veterans, arranged by the Museum and the Cole Family Foundation.
Bowen to honor student Veterans Day essay winners
As with many of Gov. Paul LePage’s cabinet members, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen will be participating Monday in an event to mark Veterans Day. He will speak briefly to recognize students who have written winning essays on the theme of “What Freedom Means to Me” at the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor.
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Commissioner’s Update – November 8, 2012
As we observe Veterans Day this Monday, we’ll be honoring all the men and women who have served in the armed forces.
I’m looking forward to joining veterans and students at the Cole Land Transportation Museum to dedicate a new monument to veterans. Three middle and three high school students will read their essays on the topic “freedom isn’t free,” and we will be joined by each of the veterans that students interviewed for their submissions.
DOE offers training for special educators
The Maine DOE Office of Special Services strongly encourages school districts to attend professional development sessions in evidence-based practice and ongoing technical assistance. Continue reading “DOE offers training for special educators”
Rule Change Adoption: Chapter 140, Public Charter Schools
The Maine Department of Education Rule Chapter 140, “Public Charter Schools,” has been finally adopted.
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Technical student organizations offer leadership training
Two of Maine’s technical student organizations, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Future Farmers of America (FFA), joined forces for the first time at the Augusta Armory to provide nearly 100 high school students with fast-paced leadership training on Nov. 1.
Workshop topics included the role of FFA and FBLA in helping their members realize personal growth, become better leaders, and gain skills to help them be successful in their future careers. Students participated in discussions and interactive group activities, having a chance to meet peers from other schools and to learn skills that may help them after graduation.
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Questions & answers posed during Rule Ch. 33 webinar
The Maine DOE presented a Listen & Learn webinar on Chapter 33, ““Rule Governing Physical Restraint and Seclusion,” for special education directors, CDS administrators and others on Oct. 25, as a follow-up to the initial presentation on May 31 (available on the Department’s Chapter 33 web page).
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