The Maine Department of Education has entered into a two year contract with Edupoint Educational Systems, LLC to provide a State Level Student Information and Reporting System (SSIRS), called EduPoint Synergy.
MaineCare Seed payment adjustments made, report review by June 25, 2016
The 2015-16 subsidy checks for General Purpose Aid for local schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments paid by the Maine DOE on behalf of school administrative units (SAUs) for the following:
- 2016 Quarter 2 MaineCare payment adjustments
- 2016 Quarter 1 Corrections
- 2016 Quarter 1 Additional Claims
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Commissioner’s Update – May 26, 2016
From the Maine Department of Education
On June 22 and 23 at Bates College, Maine School Wellness Summit participants will be empowered to envision and create plans for a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment in their schools. The goals will be to improve personal health and well-being as well as define a culture of wellness that improves academic achievement. This summit is a component of the Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program (MSHPP) and is hosted by the Maine Department of Education.
George Manning, Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) will kick off the summit; engaging participants in successful leadership techniques and strategies for building community in the workplace. He will address communication, teamwork and a 1-Team attitude; positive versus negative group member roles; and understanding and dealing with different types of people. Come learn people-building skills appropriate for all levels of personnel.
Notices and Reporting Items
- End-of-Year Special Education Exit Reporting, due June 30 (Reminder)
- School Bus Purchase Report (EF-T-20: Quarter 4), due June 30 (Reminder)
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MaineCare Seed payment adjustments made, report review by June 25, 2016
The 2015-16 subsidy checks for General Purpose Aid for local schools will reflect adjustments for MaineCare Seed payments paid by the Maine DOE on behalf of school administrative units. | More
Agriculture and natural resources students recognized at Maine FFA convention
Students of the Maine FFA Association (formerly Future Farmers of America) participated in the State convention earlier this month at the University of Maine in Orono. | More
Regional training for ESEA coordinators and business managers
The Maine Department of Education is providing training for Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) coordinators, individual title administrators and business managers/bookkeepers. | More
Has your school joined the Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge?
If you are like many teachers and parents at this time of year, you are celebrating the growth students have made as learners but wondering if that growth will be maintained over the summer months. | More
“Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain” workshops next month
For the first time in Maine, neuroscientist and educator, Dr. Janet Zadina will be presenting “Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain.” | More
Maine History Teacher of the Year named
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has named a Maranacook Community High School educator the Maine History Teacher of the Year. | More
Students named winners of Constitution Essay and Poster Contest
Students from across the state took part in the annual Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. | More
OSHA issues final rule on injury reporting
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its Final Rule, which requires employers to submit injury and illness records electronically. | More
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OSHA issues final rule on injury reporting
On the school transportation front, the following is a message from OSHA.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its Final Rule, which requires employers to submit injury and illness records electronically. The directive also stipulates that once the reports are filed, OSHA posts them to the internet.
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First Annual Maine School Wellness Summit is open to individuals or teams
On June 22 and 23 at Bates College, summit participants will be empowered to envision and create plans for a positive, healthy, and safe learning environment in their schools. The goals will be to improve personal health and well-being as well as define a culture of wellness that improves academic achievement. This summit is a component of the Maine Schoolsite Health Promotion Program (MSHPP) and is hosted by the Maine Department of Education.
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Students named winners of Constitution Essay and Poster Contest
Students from across the state took part in the annual Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest which allows students from grades K through 12 to participate, with older students submitting essays regarding the Maine Constitution, voting and democracy; and younger students creating posters reflecting Maine history or symbols.
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“Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain” workshops next month
“She doesn’t understand it because she doesn’t try hard enough.”
“Most people are right-brained or left-brained.”
“He will never be able to learn.”
If you’ve ever heard yourself utter these ideas, you will not want to miss the upcoming workshop by neuroscientist and educator, Janet Zadina, PhD. For the first time in Maine, Dr. Zadina will be presenting “Multiple Pathways to the Student Brain” on June 29 for PK-5 or June 30 for grades 6-12 at Cony High School.
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Maine History Teacher of the Year named
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has named a Maranacook Community High School educator as Maine History Teacher of the Year. Shane Gower has been teaching at the school in Readfield since 1998 where he currently teaches U.S. History and Advanced Placement U.S. History, serves as the Social Studies Department Learning Leader, and is a senior class advisor. He is a Maine Social Studies Community Teacher-Leader, Vice President of the Maine Council for the Social Studies and was selected to participate in the prestigious Understanding Sacrifice Teacher Institute.
Has your school joined the Read to Ride Summer Reading Challenge?
If you are like many teachers and parents at this time of year, you are celebrating the growth students have made as learners but wondering if that growth will be maintained over the summer months. Keeping young minds stimulated during summer vacation is so important to maintaining learning gains and one of the best ways for students to keep their minds active is through regular reading.
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Regional training for ESEA coordinators and business managers
The Maine Department of Education is providing training for Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) coordinators, individual title administrators and business managers/bookkeepers who manage federal ESEA programs and funds with responsibilities for the ESEA Consolidated Application and Performance Report.
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