Maine Department of Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 22, 2025 - 14:02 GMT

Professional Learning Series: Developing Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for Multilingual Learners with ...

Are you new to Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPS) or looking to strengthen your team’s approach? Do you serve a small multilingual learner population and want a practical framework that ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines and …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Maine and Aomori, Japan Celebrate More Than 30 Years of Friendship through Student Art Exchange

Maine students and students from Aomori, Japan, are once again connecting across cultures through art in the 2025 Hashi-Maine exhibition, hosted by MSAD 51 at the Greely Center for the Arts this fall. Now in its fifth year, Hashi-Maine—meaning “bridge” in …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

On Mackworth Island, a School Builds Trust and Educator Pathways

When a deaf Teacher of the Deaf led a summer marine biology camp at the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD), something remarkable happened. Students who typically relied on spoken …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

Cultivating Calm: Pond Cove Elementary School’s K-4 Health and Wellness Program Builds Lifelong Skills

At Pond Cove Elementary School in the Cape Elizabeth School Department, students gain more than just academic knowledge; they’re learning essential tools to support their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Pond Cove is one of the few elementary …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

Recognizing National School Bus Safety Week from October 20-24, 2025

From October 20-24, 2025, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is recognizing National School Bus Safety Week, an annual observance dedicated to promoting the safety and well-being of the millions of students who depend on school transportation safety. …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Register Now for the 2025 Fall Alternative Education Association Conference

The Alternative Education Association (AEA) of Maine has announced that its fall conference will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Marti Stevens Learning Center in Skowhegan from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the theme “Connection!” The 2025 Fall AEA …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

A Space for Teens, Built by Teens: The Belfast Teen Center

In the middle of downtown Belfast, a new space has opened its doors. It is made for teenagers, by teenagers and is aptly named the Belfast Teen Center. In a time when it has become increasingly difficult for young people to find a safe, welcoming place to …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

2025 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide Now Available

As the new school year gets underway and Veterans Day 2025 approaches, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites educators and communities to reflect with students on the meaning of this national observance. The 2025 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Maine DOE Update – October 17, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education Data Reporting Upcoming Fall Reports Due on October 30 The following Maine Department of Education (DOE) data reports are due for certification by school administrative units (SAUs) on October 30, 2025. All reports …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Maine DOE and Maine Community College System Host Statewide Virtual Showing of Counted Out Film Highlighting Math Literacy and ...

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) are inviting educators, families, and community members to a free statewide virtual showing of the film Counted Out on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. This live …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Upcoming Fall Reports Due on October 30

The following Maine Department of Education (DOE) data reports are due for certification by school administrative units (SAUs) on October 30, 2025. All reports require review, validation, and certification by special education directors and superintendents …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Resources

As Maine schools get into the swing of the 2025-2026 school year, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would like to share available resources to …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

MEDIA RELEASE: RSU 16 Choral Music Teacher Julia Edwards Named 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year

2026 Maine Teacher of the Year Julia Edwards is a choral music teacher at Bruce Whittier Middle School and Poland Regional High School. Poland, MAINE—The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine are excited to announce Bruce Whittier Middle …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

Collecting Student Economic Status Data for Essential Programs and Services Funding

Recognizing that school administrative units (SAUs) are in the midst of the fall data collection season, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to clarify requirements related to the collection of student economic status data for the October 1 …

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Published on October 15, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

30-Day Comment Period for Master Contractual Agreement for Private Schools Offering Special Education Programs

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires that state educational agencies (SEAs), including the Maine Department of Education (DOE), and local educational agencies (LEAs), including school administrative units ( …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 21:48 GMT

PRIORITY NOTICE: Collecting Student Economic Status Data for Essential Programs and Services Funding

Recognizing that school administrative units (SAUs) are in the midst of the fall data collection season, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to clarify requirements related to the collection of student economic status data for the October 1 …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 16:43 GMT

Maine Department of Education Expands Access to High-Quality Literacy Professional Development

As part of Governor Janet Mills’ recently launched Maine State Reading Action Plan, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce an opportunity for Maine educators to access evidence-based literacy professional learning modules at a …

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Published on October 10, 2025 - 18:05 GMT

Maine DOE Update – October 10, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education Data Reporting NEO Dropout Report Due Soon The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Dropout Report is due to be certified by superintendents by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in NEO. | More News & Updates Maine DOE …

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Published on October 10, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Maine Celebrates National School Lunch Week and Farm to CACFP Week, with Apple Crunch Day Slated for October 15

National School Lunch Week and Farm to CACFP Week will both be celebrated the week of October 13-17, 2025! This year’s National School Lunch Week theme, “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport!”, invites students to explore global flavors and …

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Published on October 10, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

“Civics on the Road” Launches at Main Street Middle School in Madison

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning, in partnership with the Maine Department of the Secretary of State and the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, launched its new traveling initiative “Civics on the Road” at Main …

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