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Notice of proposed rule changes to Chapter 115
On Sept. 15, 2012, Rule Chapter 114 (“Purpose, Standards and Procedures for the Review and Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation Programs”) underwent changes. Among the approved amendments...
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Kennebec Valley public school successes showcased
The Kennebec Valley Superintendents Association (KVSA) celebrated the great things happening in the region’s public schools at a special showcase held earlier this month at Thomas College in...
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RFP issued for 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The Maine DOE has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking bids to establish or extend 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) in 2014-15. The federally funded 21st CCLC program is geared...
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Special rates for Maine teachers at National Council for the Social Studies...
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) will host the nation’s largest and most comprehensive social studies professional development conference at its 2014 Annual Conference in Boston,...
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Upcoming Maine Security School Workshop
The Maine DOE is encouraging school staff to attend a Maine School Security Workshop to be held September 18 at Hampden Academy and September 19 at Westbrook Middle School. The free workshop is...
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Smarter Balanced digital library of formative assessment tools passes 1K item...
Members of Maine’s Digital Library State Network of Educators were among 80 educators from the Smarter Balanced participating states that convened July 14-17 for a marathon work session to review and...
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Pilot participation, training offered on alternate assessment
The Maine DOE is encouraging schools to participate in an upcoming pilot of the State’s alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The second pilot for the National...
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SAUs invited to apply for coaching and evidence-based practice PD
Creating standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEP) was the first step; implementing those plans is next. As part of its commitment to supporting schools close achievement gaps, the Maine...
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Panel convened by Education Commissioner to improve Maine learning results,...
Recommendations will inform improvements the Maine Department of Education intends for the state’s math and English language arts standards AUGUSTA – Maine’s Education Commissioner is asking the public...
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Notice of proposed rule changes: Chapter 101, Maine Unified Special Education...
The Maine DOE is proposing changes this fall to the rules regarding the provision of child find, early intervention services, and special education and related services to eligible children with...
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Charter Commission advances virtual school proposal, schedules public hearing
A public virtual charter school opened earlier this year is serving nearly 300 students from 86 school districts and an application for another online charter hoping to open next year has now moved...
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Commissioner’s Update – October 16, 2014
From Maine Education Commissioner Jim Rier Last week, I had the opportunity to spend two full days at the annual conference of the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine (ACTEM). To say...
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Notice of proposed rule changes: Chapter 13, Qualifying Examinations for...
The Maine DOE and the State Board of Education are proposing changes this fall to the rules regarding the qualifying examinations for credentialing purposes for teachers, educational specialists and...
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Commissioner’s Update – October 23, 2014
From Maine Education Commissioner Jim Rier Last week, some Maine educators traveled to Dallas, Texas to participate in an assessment conference. Given the national attention currently on that city...
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Maine DOE proposing rules to public preschool programs
The Maine DOE is proposing rules pertaining to public preschool programs. This rule establishes the substantive school approval standards pertaining to school administrative units (SAUs) which operate...
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Hyde School to host Maine Youth Leadership Day, students invited
Hyde School in Bath will be hosting its second annual Maine Youth Leadership Day on Nov. 6. The day will bring together high school students from all over the state with Maine business people to focus...
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