The PAAP secure online Task Bank is available to all test administrators. The PAAP testing window is Dec. 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. Please ensure that all students are enrolled in the Task Bank no later than March 1, 2013.
MeCAS computer-based testing pilots available for grade 8
The Maine Department of Education is pleased to announce an opportunity for schools to participate in two separate computer-based testing pilot opportunities.
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2014 Teacher of the Year nominations deadline coming up
The Maine Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2014 Maine Teacher of the Year through Feb. 1, 2013. Anyone — parents, students, fellow teachers, administrators — can nominate a teacher for this special recognition.
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Commission takes action on five charter school applications
The following is a news release from the Maine Charter School Commission.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Charter School Commission has the responsibility to approve up to 10 public charter schools in the state in 10 years. Tuesday, the Commission met to consider five applications for a public charter school.
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Regional school calendar requirements
ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER NO: 6
POLICY CODE: IC
Commissioner’s Update – January 3, 2013
To better protect Maine’s children, Legislature recently passed a law that prohibits bullying in schools. Over the past eight months, the Department has worked to develop a model policy for bullying and cyberbullying, which schools can use to help them revise their current policies.
The Department recommends that school staff be made aware of the law’s requirements and the recommended procedures in instances of bullying. Kids should feel safe in the company of their peers and have a comfortable environment in which they can focus on learning.
Next Generation Science Standards up for final review
The final public review period for the Next Generation Science Standards will begin on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. and end at the close of business on Jan. 29. The document will be available at: http://www.nextgenscience.org. Continue reading “Next Generation Science Standards up for final review”
Model policy on bullying and cyberbullying released
The Maine Department of Education’s model policy on bullying and cyberbullying is now available on the Bullying Prevention website.
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School bus purchase approvals posted
The School Bus Purchase Program award list for FY 2013-14 new bus purchases is now posted on the Maine DOE Student Transportation website.
Urging schools to hold influenza vaccine clinics again
In December, Maine experienced the first influenza death. The person was a school-aged child who had not been immunized for influenza. Every school is experiencing absences related to influenza, sometimes in great numbers. Continue reading “Urging schools to hold influenza vaccine clinics again”
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