The Maine DOE has served as a critical partner to the Maryland State Department of Education and Measured Progress Innovation lab for the Guidelines for Accessible Assessment Project (GAAP). This is a federally-funded project that involves developing research-based guidelines for representing assessment content in audio and sign forms. Continue reading “Opportunity to participate in accessible assessment project”
Two Maine schools nominated for National Blue Ribbon Schools distinction
The Maine DOE has nominated Turner Elementary School and Winthrop Grade School to be 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Continue reading “Two Maine schools nominated for National Blue Ribbon Schools distinction”
Acting Education Commissioner Rier to visit Lewiston schools Thursday
LEWISTON – Maine Department of Education Acting Commissioner Jim Rier will tour two Lewiston schools this Thursday that are undertaking significant initiatives to improve student outcomes.
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Commissioner’s Update – January 16, 2014
From the Maine DOE
Last week I had the honor to speak at the annual Adult Education State House Day on behalf of the Maine DOE and Governor Paul LePage.
I was fortunate to talk with several students who had powerful stories to share about how their commitment to bettering themselves through learning is not just improving their college and career prospects, but enriching their lives and that of their families.
Adult education offers something for everyone. From the opportunity to earn a high school credential to support preparing for college to offering low-cost courses on everything from cooking to computer programming, the people of Maine are fortunate to have such a robust adult education system.
Notices and Reporting
- MaineCare Seed Payment Adjustments (Reminder), due Jan. 17
- Annual Certification of Superintendent (Reminder), due Jan. 31
- Qualified Zone Academy Bond Applications (Reminder), due Feb. 14
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Administrative Letters
Reporting Calendar
News & Views
State Board supports Governor LePage’s candidate for Education Commissioner
AUGUSTA –The State Board of Education says they support Governor Paul R. LePage’s proposed Education Commissioner, following an interview with the candidate today. | More
IDEA’s excess costs and MOE requirements
All school administrative units (SAUs) that receive funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are reminded to review two important requirements governing those funds to ensure compliance with them. | More
Educator shares experience transitioning to standards-based system
As Maine schools move to graduating students with a proficiency-based diploma by 2018, the Maine DOE is offering extensive resources to support those locally-led transitions, including through its Center for Best Practice. New to the Center is an interview with Hall-Dale Middle School teacher-leader Dan Crocker. Entitled “Taking It Personally,” Crocker provides personal perspective on transitioning students, and himself, to a standards-based system, including takeaways for other teachers in transition. | More
New financial literacy resources available from Maine DOE, FAME
A list of suggested financial literacy resources that can help teachers integrate financial literacy instruction in the classroom is available on the Maine DOE’s Social Studies web page. Additionally, a searchable list of Maine Financial Education Services is now available on the Finance Authority of Maine website. | More
Youth health survey reveals gender differences
Last week the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released the results of the 2013 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). While there are hundreds of pages of findings, the Department will use the weekly Commissioner’s Update to spotlight some areas of interest. This week, we focus on the responses of the high school students by gender. | More
Acting Commissioner Rier writes in support of uniformed access to Maine schools
The Maine Legislature’s Education Committee held a public hearing today on legislation that would require the boards of Maine secondary schools to adopt and implement policies ensuring that members of the United States Armed Forces or the Maine National Guard and public safety personnel may wear their uniforms when visiting schools in their official capacities. | More
Maine History Teacher of the Year nominations due Feb. 1
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Preserve America and the History Channel annually recognize outstanding American history teachers at the state and national levels. | More
Update on student, school health surveys for principals, lead health teachers
Principals whose school participated in the 2013 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) should have already received login information including passwords to the MIYHS website. | More
Chinese guest teacher and trainee applications due
Since 2007, the Chinese Guest Teacher and Trainee program has placed more than 800 visiting teachers in hundreds of schools nationwide. Schools can apply now to host a Chinese guest teacher or teacher-in-training for the 2014-15 school year. | More
Latest DOE Career/Project Opportunities
- Assessment and Accountability Coordinator
- State Director – NCLB Title I
- Education Specialist III – Higher Education
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Adult education offers something for everyone
Last week I had the honor to speak at the annual Adult Education State House Day on behalf of the Maine DOE and Governor Paul LePage.
I was fortunate to talk with several students who had powerful stories to share about how their commitment to bettering themselves through learning is not just improving their college and career prospects, but enriching their lives and that of their families.
Adult education offers something for everyone. Continue reading “Adult education offers something for everyone”
State Board supports Governor LePage’s candidate for Education Commissioner
AUGUSTA –The State Board of Education says they support Governor Paul R. LePage’s proposed Education Commissioner, following an interview with the candidate today.
Continue reading “State Board supports Governor LePage’s candidate for Education Commissioner”
Maine students selected for Senate Youth Program
Two Maine students will travel to Washington, D.C. for a week in March to serve as delegates to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
Zachary Duperry of Portland and Carolyn Liziewski of Gray were chosen from across the state to be part of the group of 104 student delegates who will attend the program’s 52nd annual Washington Week. Continue reading “Maine students selected for Senate Youth Program”
Acting Commissioner Rier writes in support of uniformed access to Maine schools
The Maine Legislature’s Education Committee held a public hearing today on legislation that would require the boards of Maine secondary schools to adopt and implement policies ensuring that members of the United States Armed Forces or the Maine National Guard and public safety personnel may wear their uniforms when visiting schools in their official capacities.
Acting Education Commissioner Jim Rier submitted the following letter to the Committee in support: Continue reading “Acting Commissioner Rier writes in support of uniformed access to Maine schools”
Updates on student, school health surveys
Principals whose school participated in the 2013 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) should have already received login information including passwords to the MIYHS website. If you are a principal of a participating school who did not receive a password, please contact Stephen Corral at stephen.corral@maine.gov or 287-2964. Please note passwords are required to access your school’s data. Continue reading “Updates on student, school health surveys”
Educator shares experience transitioning to proficiency-based system
As Maine schools move to graduating students with a proficiency-based diploma by 2018, the Maine DOE is offering extensive resources to support those locally-led transitions, including through its Center for Best Practice.
New to the Center is an interview with Hall-Dale Middle School teacher-leader Dan Crocker. Continue reading “Educator shares experience transitioning to proficiency-based system”
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