More Maine schools have the chance this fall to participate in Maine Course Pathways, a project that helps schools ensure their classes are covering the required academic standards.
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A short-term fix before a long-term solution
It’s become increasingly apparent in recent months that we can’t count on the U.S. Congress to get its act together anytime soon and pass an education law that replaces the nearly decade-old No Child Left Behind Act.
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DOE seeks input on data collection
The Maine Department of Education wants school districts to join the conversation about what data the Department should collect and how best to collect it.
Maine DOE Updates – Aug. 9, 2011
When school lets out, the work doesn’t stop.
This month, we bring you proof that the professionals who work in our schools remain hard at work during the summer months, even when their students aren’t around. Maine educators have participated in a number of conferences and institutes this summer that have helped them sharpen their skills and meet the needs of their students.
DOE seeks website feedback
The Maine Department of Education is collecting feedback from potential and current users of its website as the Department works on overhauling its online presence.
Institute will stress literacy planning
Some 260 teachers and administrators from 27 Maine schools will gather at the University of Maine on Aug. 9 to draft action plans aimed at improving literacy instruction.
Conference allows deep exploration, collaboration
By Tim Follo
BRUNSWICK — Summer may mean vacation for students, but not for 155 of their teachers who spent three summer days recently at Bowdoin College for the annual Maine Learning Technology Initiative Summer Institute.
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Grant opportunities available online
Maine teachers, administrators, schools and school districts are eligible for a number of grants and other funding opportunities as the 2011-12 school year begins.
Revised IEP document available online
A revised Individualized Education Program document that took effect Aug. 1 is now available on the Maine Department of Education website.
DOE offers example IEP transition plans
The Office of Special Services at the Maine Department of Education has developed exemplars to help Individualized Educational Program teams develop transition plans for students beginning in 9th grade.
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