The next generation Performance Evaluation and Professional Growth (PE/PG) systems under development in Maine entail major shifts in how we approach the evaluation and professional development of educators. In making these shifts, schools in Maine and other states where educator effectiveness systems have been implemented report that stakeholder involvement, constituency buy-in and collaboration are essential to a successful outcome. Continue reading “DOE provides guidance on educator evaluation steering committees”
Section 504 training scheduled for March 28
The Maine DOE will host Section 504 training on March 28 in Augusta.
Region I Office for Civil Rights staff will discuss the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and explain the responsibilities of public schools in the education of students with disabilities. Additionally, a Maine panel of Section 504 experts will discuss individual school administrative unit’s approaches to the implementation of Section 504. There will be time in each presentation for questions and answers. Continue reading “Section 504 training scheduled for March 28”
Guidance on unpaid school lunches
There has been increased discussion recently about how schools should appropriately handle parents owing money for their children’s school meals. Continue reading “Guidance on unpaid school lunches”
Nominations sought for 2014 National Memorial Day Parade marching bands
The Office of Governor Paul R. LePage is seeking nominations from Maine high school marching bands to participate in the 2014 National Memorial Day Parade. Continue reading “Nominations sought for 2014 National Memorial Day Parade marching bands”
Foreign languages teaching conference comes to Boston
K-12 World Languages teachers and administrators are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Continue reading “Foreign languages teaching conference comes to Boston”
Guiding Principles performance assessment tasks to support proficiency-based diplomas
The Maine DOE is currently collaborating with the Maine Curriculum Leaders Association and the Cohort for Customized Learning to develop performance assessment tasks aligned to the Guiding Principles of the Maine Learning Results. The Guiding Principles include five areas: being a clear and effective communicator, a self-directed and life-long learner, a creative and practical problem solver, a responsible and involved citizen, and an integrative and informed thinker. Continue reading “Guiding Principles performance assessment tasks to support proficiency-based diplomas”
Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part C application
Maine is required to complete an application annually for the Part C (birth through two) program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Continue reading “Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part C application”
Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application
The Maine DOE is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services for preschool- and school-age children with disabilities. Continue reading “Comments sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B application”
State Board of Education seeks student representative
The Maine State Board of Education is accepting applications for potential student members from schools in the Second Congressional District.
Applicants must be current sophomore in good academic standing and willing to serve for two years, starting this summer. Continue reading “State Board of Education seeks student representative”
UMPI launches proficiency-based education initiative
BANGOR—The University of Maine at Presque Isle was joined by several top Maine education officials during a Feb. 13 press conference in Bangor to announce its transition to proficiency-based education, a move that makes UMPI the first university in Maine and one of the first in the nation to deliver this type of interactive learning. Proficiency-based education encourages deeper learning and greater engagement by providing more hands-on activities, giving students choices in selecting assignments, and having them demonstrate proficiency in a subject area before moving along to the next concept. Continue reading “UMPI launches proficiency-based education initiative”
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