Last summer, the Department received approval for an accountability waiver under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This waiver provides flexibility in meeting federal accountability requirements by allowing Maine to implement its own tiered statewide system of support.
AP4ALL registration now open
Student registration is now open for AP4ALL, which provides online Advanced Placement courses free of charge to any student residing in a Maine school administrative unit who is educated at the public expense. By offering online Advanced Placement courses at no charge, AP4ALL provides equity of access to any student residing in a Maine public high school regardless of where they live and the limits of resources available in their local school. Continue reading “AP4ALL registration now open”
Proficiency in World Languages more than just vocabulary
As Maine moves to a proficiency-based diploma, students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in content areas including World Languages.
World Languages are specific linguistic systems that involve not just vocabulary or “term sets,” but also reveal perspectives, expose cultures, allow students to interpret authentic cultural materials and engage in conversation in languages other than their own, and are organized and expressed through a structuring grammar and syntax. Continue reading “Proficiency in World Languages more than just vocabulary”
General and special educators working together to improve students outcomes
High expectations, inclusion/collaborative teaching practices and frequent assessment of progress are known to improve student outcomes. Continue reading “General and special educators working together to improve students outcomes”
Literacy for ME community literacy webinar series underway
Recognizing the value of literacy to social and economic well-being, communities across Maine have formed literacy teams to promote birth to adult literacy education efforts. Many of these teams formed in response to the Maine DOE’s Literacy for ME initiative. Continue reading “Literacy for ME community literacy webinar series underway”
Premier science events offer opportunities for Maine educators
Two upcoming national events in nearby Boston will provide extensive professional development opportunities for Maine science educators. Continue reading “Premier science events offer opportunities for Maine educators”
Free newspaper subscriptions available for educators
The Boston Globe News in Education (NIE) program is offering free Boston Globe NIE digital classroom subscriptions and educational resources to Maine teachers in kindergarten through grade 12. Continue reading “Free newspaper subscriptions available for educators”
Deadline approaching for Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest
The deadline for the 18th annual Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest is April 1. In honor of Senator Smith’s trailblazing run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1964, the theme this year is to assess the changes the United States has undergone over the past 50 years. Eight cash prizes ranging from $50 to $1,000 will be awarded. For more information, please visit the library’s website or call 207-474-7133.
Additional guidance on transportation inclusion in IEP
The Maine DOE recently issued guidance regarding the provision of transportation to special education students. In response to questions we’ve received as a result of that dispatch, the Department wishes to provide additional clarity. Continue reading “Additional guidance on transportation inclusion in IEP”
Preliminary FY 2015 State subsidy printouts available
The Department is pleased to let you know that the FY 2015 (2014-15 school year) preliminary State subsidy printouts, known as ED 279s, are now available here on our website. Continue reading “Preliminary FY 2015 State subsidy printouts available”
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