All student enrollments must be exited from the Maine Department of Education State Synergy system on or before June 30, 2024. This includes students who are attending year-round programs. Exiting students, either manually or via upload, with the most up- …
Four end-of-year reports require certification in June and July. These reports aggregate data from the entire school year’s reporting timeframe. The data are used to aggregate dashboards and reports for public availability on the Maine Department of …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Special Education Exit Report opens on June 1, 2025, and is due on July 30, 2025. Students who have exited special education services during the reporting period (2024-2025 school year, July 1-June 30) must have …
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Registration Open for In-Person Summer Data Training at Locations Statewide Mark your calendars! Registration for the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Summer Data Training is now open. Trainings are …
From left to right: Glenn Cummings, Director of Green Schools, Maine DOE; Abigail Hayne, Maine Youth Climate Engagement Coordinator, GOPIF; Robin Sidman, Executive Director, Project Green Schools; Dan Chuhta, Deputy Commissioner, Maine DOE; Michael …
The first annual ‘Every Teacher a Leader’ Summit will be held on July 30, 31, and August 1, 2025, at Colby College in Waterville. Modeled after past Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2) gatherings, the Summit will focus on …
Mark your calendars! Registration for the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Summer Data Training is now open. Trainings are scheduled at various locations throughout the state in July and August. This year’s training will focus on reporting system …
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are pleased to announce the release of updated resources designed to support the effective use of the Infant/Toddler and Preschool Maine Early Learning and …
On March 27, 2025, more than a dozen school administrative units (SAUs) gathered at Cony High School in Augusta for the biannual Kennebec Valley Superintendents’ Association (KVSA) Showcase. This interactive event, which takes place every two years, serves …
In an effort to better support Maine educators, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning and Office of Innovation are launching a new statewide professional learning structure for the 2025-2026 school year. By coordinating …
Students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Springvale have had a sweet lesson in science, math, and New England tradition, thanks to a school-wide maple sugaring project. This initiative transformed playground maple trees into educational tools, as …
On May 14 at the Hall of Flags, teachers representing all of the state’s 16 counties were announced as the 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year. AUGUSTA, Maine—The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year. On …
Are you ready to open doors to boundless possibilities for your students? Consider registering for the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education’s (OSSIE) second annual ‘I Belong’ Youth Summit, scheduled for …
The two-day event, themed, “Plowing New Paths, Harvesting Dreams,” celebrated youth leadership in agriculture and natural resources. The Maine FFA Association proudly concluded its 95th annual State Convention on May 9, 2025, following two vibrant days of …
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates SUN Bucks EBT Benefit Available to Maine Families Again This Summer Most eligible children will receive these benefits automatically, but some families will need to apply. In the summer, many …
Since the summer of 2024, Healthy Acadia, JustME for JustUS, and Deer Isle – Stonington High School have partnered to develop and implement a year-long project called “Designing the Future.” The school-wide program has engaged the entire high school …
(Pictured: Youth at the DownEast Teen Leadership Camp.) Thanks to an Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Expansion grant from the Maine Department of Education (DOE), Healthy Acadia is working to provide more ELO opportunities to young people in …
Students in grades 5-8 at Westbrook Middle School are—literally—reaching new heights, thanks to an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) program integrating drone technology. Under the guidance of STEAM teachers Stephen …
Most eligible children will receive these benefits automatically, but some families will need to apply. In the summer, many children lose the free and reduced-price meals that they get at school. SUN Bucks provides families with a $120 EBT benefit for each …
From the Maine Department of Education Data & Reporting ESEA Demographics Report Opening Soon The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Demographics Report will open for review in the Maine Department of Education (DOE) NEO Student Module on …
