Project-based learning, digital storytelling, tools for YouTube, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), app development, and coding are just some of the newfound skills educators acquired at the 2016 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Summer Institute last week.
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The Maine Department of Education would like to remind the field that statements of assurance and MEDMS financial reconciliations, as required by Title 20-A MRSA 6051 §4, are due by November 2. Any adjustments identified by these reconciliations should be submitted to MEDMS Financial System by November 30.
Over 500 school administrators are participating in the 14 NEO data system training workshops across the state that began on July 19 and will finish on August 18.
Westat Data Corporation is recruiting motivated individuals who are committed to excellence and are experienced in working with primary and secondary school students for the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress (also known as NAEP or The Nation’s Report Card) for the National Center for Education Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Education.
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Eleven of Maine’s AP4ALL instructors were in training last week, both in person and virtually. Instructors shared best practices with each other, prepared for the upcoming school year, and discussed strategies for supporting high school students who are gaining college credit online.
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education’s literacy team is conducting one-day workshops in Portland and Brewer this month to support Maine educators as they continue to develop proficiency systems in their schools. Sessions will focus on development of effective routines and strategies that have the greatest impact on student achievement.
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The following Priority Notice was sent on July 27
The Maine Department of Education is announcing that the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Opt-in and Refresh contract has been finalized.
2016 Opt-in orders are being placed.
In the month ahead, the MLTI team will be providing details to the field defining procedures and next steps.
Delivery of new devices and collections of 2013 devices will be done on a modified schedule yet to be determined.
Your patience continues to be appreciated.
If you have any questions, contact Learning Through Technology Policy Director Mike Muir at mike.muir@maine.gov or call 624-6634.
The Maine Department of Education is hosting two summer institutes next week. Both the 2016 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Summer Institute and the 2016 School Nurse Summer Institute will be held will be held July 26-28.
The School Nurse Summer Institute, taking place at Bates College in Lewiston, will provide attendees with presentations on State rules and laws related to school nurse practice in Maine, concussions, absenteeism, Tick Talk and more. In addition, the 2016 Maine’s School Nurse of Year will be announced.
At Thomas College, the MLTI Summer Institute will allow participants to delve deeply into one of six learning through technology topics offered to help leverage students’ MLTI devices in the classroom. These topics include: exploring instructional uses of YouTube, modern meaningful project-based learning, teaching with GIS, an introduction to app development with Swift, multimedia digital storytelling, and reimagining twenty-first century teaching and learning.
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The Maine Department of Education has published preliminary participation rate data for general assessments in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. | More
The Maine Department of Education has launched its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) web page that will continue to develop as the State builds its framework in implementing the law. | More
The Maine Department of Education will conduct its annual Back to Basics training on August 23. | More
Educators, school and district leaders, and policy makers from across the country gathered in Portland last month. | More
Student officers of the Maine FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) participated in advanced leadership training in New York last month. | More
Deputy Education Commissioner Bill Beardsley joined the George Hale Ric Tyler Show on Bangor’s WVOM earlier this month. | More
The 2016 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Summer Teachers Institute will be held August 1-5 in Machias. | More
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would like to remind facilities managers and integrated pest management (IPM) coordinators of the upcoming turfgrass management workshop on July 26. | More
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Deputy Education Commissioner Bill Beardsley joined the George Hale Ric Tyler Show on Bangor’s WVOM earlier this month. Beardsley talked about everything from forestry and the economy to testing and proficiency-based diplomas.
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The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would like to remind facilities managers and integrated pest management (IPM) coordinators of the upcoming turfgrass management workshop on July 26. It will take place at Messalonskee High School in Oakland and is free, including lunch. Registration is required.
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