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| Nov 6, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – November 6, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Launches Framework for Family Engagement in Maine
In recognition of November as Family Engagement Awareness Month, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is highlighting r... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Maine DOE Releases Wabanaki Studies Resource Guide for Indigenous Heritage Month in November | As Native American Heritage Month approaches, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites educators and communities to engage students in learning about the enduring presence, contributions, and rich cultures of the Wabanaki Nations, wh... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – October 30, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Releases Wabanaki Studies Resource Guide for Indigenous Heritage Month in November
As Native American Heritage Month approaches, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) inv... |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Reminder: Information Regarding School Bus Crossing Arm Retrofitting | In Maine’s supplemental budget, which Governor Janet Mills signed into law in April 2026, $5.9 million was allocated to improve school bus safety throughout the state. As part of that work, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is now adm... |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – October 16, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
A Resounding Crunch! Maine Apple Crunch Day Celebrates Local Apples and School Communities
Schools across Maine celebrated Maine Apple Crunch Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, brin... |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Maine DOE Launches 2026-2027 School Health Monthly Webinar Series | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Coordinated School Health Team is excited to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 School Health Webinar Series. This series is designed for those who work to support student health and well-being, inc... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Get to Know Maine’s 2026–2027 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Officer Candidate: Jillian McLaughlin | On October 16, 2026, Maine FFA member, Jillian McLaughlin will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, to represent Maine in the National FFA Officer selection process. As Maine’s 2026–2027 National Officer Candidate, Jillian will be interviewing ... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – October 9, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resources
On Monday, October 12, 2026, we will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In 2019, Wabanaki Tribal leaders and representatives joined Governor Janet M... |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Applications Open for Maine DOE 2026–2027 Student Cabinet | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Student Cabinet, a group of students who meet with DOE leaders to share perspectives on educational initiatives, opportunities, improvements, and policy. Ap... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Maine DOE Educator Selected to Serve on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Civics Advisory Group | Maine Department of Education (DOE) Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist Geoffrey Wingard has been selected to serve on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) National Assessment Governing Board’s Civics Content Advisory... |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resources | On Monday, October 12, 2026, we will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In 2019, Wabanaki Tribal leaders and representatives joined Governor Janet Mills as she signed legislation to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day in what we now call Main... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – October 2, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Resources for Student Civic Engagement
As the 2026 election approaches, Maine educators have access to a range of state resources that help students understand elections, civic parti... |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Maine Council for English Language Arts to Offer Fall Book Study to Explore AI with Maine Educators | The Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA) is offering a five-part online book study of EduProtocols: AI Edition by Maine educators Kate Meyer and Nicole Karod. Together, participants will explore a practical, human-centered approa... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – September 25, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Releases ‘Phone-Free Schools Toolkit’
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and adult education programs across Maine, is cele... |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Register Now for the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops | This fall, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to launch the Green Schools Peer Learning Workshops – a series of collaborative workshops designed to help participants build long-term structures to advance sustainability in th... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Emergent Literacy Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educators | The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), is offering a free professional learning opportunity for early care and education professionals working i... |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Building Number Sense: Early & Foundational Numeracy – A Free 3-Part Learning Series for PreK-8 Educators | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to offer a free professional learning series to support educators in helping all students develop deep number sense and flexible mathematical thinking across preK through grade 8. Participa... |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Registration is Open for the Maine School Safety Specialist Program | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center’s (MSSC) free training for the School Safety Specialist Program is open to schools and school administrative units (SAUs). The School Safety Specialist (SSS) Program helps s... |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – September 18, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and adult education programs across Maine, is... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – September 18, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and adult education programs across Maine, is... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Maine Schools Invited to Explore an Environmental Sustainability Collaboration with French Education Partners | The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Académie de Nantes in France, invites Maine schools and school administrative units (SAUs) to express interest in a new international sustainability collaboration for the 20... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Maine DOE to Offer Office Hours for Home Instruction Points of Contact | The Maine Department of Education is offering quarterly Office Hours for the 2026-2027 school year to support all Home Instruction Points of Contact (PoC).
The Office Hours are being provided during two separate times: 8:30-9:15 a.m. and 3:... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Better Together: County Teachers of the Year Open Their Classroom Doors to Learn From One Another | Kathy Theriault (left), a high school math teacher at Wisdom Middle and High School, part of MSAD #33, and 2026 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year, and Marcy Soucy (right), a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Fairmount School in Bangor a... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Better Together: County Teachers of the Year Open Their Classroom Doors to Learn From One Another | Kathy Theriault (left), a high school math teacher at Wisdom Middle and High School, part of MSAD #33, and 2026 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year, and Marcy Soucy (right), a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Fairmount School in Bangor a... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – September 11, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Launching Dirigo Schools of Distinction Framework in 2026-2027 School Year
We are excited to share the Dirigo Schools of Distinction (DSD) framework as a resource for Maine schools. ... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Joint Maine DOE and DHHS Guidance on IEPs and MaineCare Sections 28 and 65 Services – Repeat and Expanded Virtual Session | The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will provide an additional training on September 11, 2026, repeating and building upon the virtual training that was he... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Maine Educators have FREE Access to Family Math Academy Professional Learning Series | The Center for Family Math at the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) and the Consortium for Engaging Families Across Maine (CEFAM) are hosting a free professional learning opportunity for Maine educato... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | National Grant Opportunity for Public School Districts | The national program Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust (PSDORT) has announced that applications are open for a grant opportunity to help public school districts in recovering from the opioid epidemic by supporting students harm... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – September 4, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
2027 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced
Four Maine educators have been announced as state finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. Abby McCoy, a Chemistry and F... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced | Congratulations to Abby McCoy from Androscoggin County, Adrianne Shetenhelm from Cumberland County, Gretchen Livingston from Kennebec County, and Gina Welch from Oxford County.
Augusta, MAINE—Four Maine educators have been announced as stat... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – August 28, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educatio... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | New Cybersecurity Resources for Schools and Districts | The United States Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package, a comprehensive collection of guides, videos, and supplemental mate... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | RSU 1 Completes Climate Action Sustainability Plan, Creating a Model for Other Districts | Regional School Unit (RSU) 1, serving the communities of Bath, Woolwich, Phippsburg and Arrowsic, has completed a comprehensive, district-wide, sustainability plan joining a small but growing number of school administrative units (SAUs) tak... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Camp Achieve: How Oxford Hills School District Is Making Summer Learning Engaging | Students from Oxford Hills School District’s Camp Achieve Summer Program visit Roberts Farm Preserve.
When many people picture summer school, they imagine students sitting at desks, catching up on assignments while their classmates enjoy su... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – August 21, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
2026-2027 Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack Resource Available Online
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) wishes all students, educators, administrators, and school staff a wonde... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Maine Impact Education Fellowship Offers Leadership Development Opportunity for Maine Educators | The Great Schools Partnership (GSP), in partnership with Educate Maine, is offering the Maine Impact Education Fellowship, a leadership development opportunity designed to help Maine educators strengthen their leadership skills, build profe... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | St. George MSU Recognized as Top 10 Finalist for National Education Innovation Showcase | St. George Municipal School Unit (MSU) has been recognized as a national leader in education innovation after being named a top 10 finalist in the annual global recognition program, ASU+GSV Summit Education Innovation Showcase. The award ce... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – August 14, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration
On July 28-29, school nurses from across all 16 counties in Maine gat... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Free Emergency Preparedness Training for Maine Schools | The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is offering a free, in-person workshop in South Portland, Maine, on August 19 from 8 a.m. to noon. The trai... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – August 7, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
Updates to Mandated Reporting Laws and a Reminder of the Maine DOE Model Policy for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and Response
During the Second Regular Session of the 132n... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – July 31, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
Maine DOE Annual Summit Brings Maine Educators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration
Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gath... |
| Jul 18, 2026 | PBIS in Action: Bangor’s Downeast School Showcases Successful PBIS Implementation and Inclusive Pilot Program | This spring, two educators from Tasmania, Australia, traveled across the globe to Maine through the Hardie Fellowship Program, an experience that allows Tasmanian educators to study educational systems and evidence-based practices in the Un... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – July 17, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education
News & Updates
Cultivating Belonging: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit to Highlight a New Chapter for Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network
When educators experience belonging, they are better equipped to cre... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – July 10, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
SUN Meals Site Finder is Now Live: Find Free Meals for Youth at Locations Across Maine This Summer
In the summer months, children lose access to the school meal services they may rel... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Back-to-School Grants Available for School Employees Through LifeChanger of the Year | LifeChanger of the Year, an annual national recognition program for educators and school employees, is excited to announce a back-to-school grant opportunity for teachers as they prepare for the 2026-2027 school year.
This summer, LifeChang... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – June 26, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Three Maine Educators Honored as 2026 Alternative Education Educator of the Year Awardees
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Alternative Education Associa... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Maine Middle and High School Students Invited to Join the 2026-2027 NASA TechRise Student Challenge | A team of students from the William S. Cohen School in Bangor submitted a winning experiment during the 2025-2026 NASA TechRise Challenge.
The national education platform Future Engineers has invited Maine middle and high school students to... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Maine Middle and High School Students Invited to Join the 2026-2027 NASA TechRise Student Challenge | A team of students from the William S. Cohen School in Bangor submitted a winning experiment during the 2025-2026 NASA TechRise Challenge.
The national education platform Future Engineers has invited Maine middle and high school students to... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – June 18, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine Students Explore Innovation and Creativity at the 2026 MLTI Student Conference
Nearly 1,000 students and educators from across Maine recently gathered at the University of Main... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Maine DOE Shares Updated Early Childhood Health and Safety Resources | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has released an updated set of Early Childhood Health and Safety Resources for preschool and early childhood programs. These resources outline approval standards and other official guidance and up-to-... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | PRIORITY NOTICE: Filing of Chapter 101 – Maine Unified Special Education Regulation (Emergency Rulemaking) | This morning, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) filed an emergency rule to protect the health, safety, and educational rights of students with disabilities and the dedicated professionals who serve them. This change allows private sch... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – June 12, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return in the Summer of 2026 to Aid Food Access for Maine Children
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Department ... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Registration Open for July Holocaust Education Seminar for Maine Educators | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is sharing a summer professional learning opportunity for educators interested in strengthening Holocaust and human rights education in the classroom.
This two-day seminar, hosted by the Holocaust and... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – June 5, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Welcomes 10 Student Interns for the Summer of 2026
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 10 student interns to its team. These interns will spend the su... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Maine DOE Welcomes 10 Student Interns for the Summer of 2026 | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 10 student interns to its team. These interns will spend the summer work on several teams within the Maine DOE, bringing a variety of new skills, backgrounds, and experiences to the ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Maine DOE Welcomes 10 Student Interns for the Summer of 2026 | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 11 student interns to its team. These interns will spend the summer work on several teams within the Maine DOE, bringing a variety of new skills, backgrounds, and experiences to the ... |
| May 29, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – May 29, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Seeking Additional Applicants for State Numeracy Advisory Council
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking additional applicants to serve on the statewide Numerac... |
| May 28, 2026 | New Tool to Support Access to Public Library Storytimes Available Just in Time for Summer Learning | Island Readers & Writers (IRW) has launched the Maine Storytime Finder, a new online resource developed as part of an initiative to support early childhood literacy.
The mission of the Maine Storytime Finder is to connect families to fr... |
| May 22, 2026 | Maine High School Students Encouraged to Enter 22nd Annual Will McDonough Sports Writing Contest | The Boston Globe is encouraging high school students across New England to showcase their storytelling and journalism skills through the 22nd Annual Will McDonough Sports Writing Contest.
The free contest is open to students in grades 9-12 ... |
| May 22, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – May 22, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Implementation of Maine’s Bell-to-Bell Personal Electronic Device Policy
The following information is intended to support school administrative units (SAUs) in preparing for the impl... |
| May 15, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – May 15, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE, Educate Maine Celebrate 2026 County Teachers of the Year
The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year. On Friday, May 15, 2026, at th... |
| May 8, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – May 8, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Announces New Interactive Tool for School Staff Use in Health Emergencies
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Coordinated School Health Team is pleased to share a new i... |
| May 6, 2026 | Maine DOE to Offer School Finance Regional Trainings in the Summer of 2026 | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) School Finance Team is pleased to announce a series of in-person regional training sessions to be offered throughout the summer of 2026. School and school administrative unit (SAU) staff engaged in fi... |
| May 1, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – May 1, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Request for Applications Now Open for Maine Career Pathways Pilot Opportunity
The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Labor (DOL), has ... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network Seeking Feedback on Needs Assessment Survey | The Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), in partnership with the Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, a... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Celebrating Maine Outdoor Learning for National Environmental Education Week (April 20-24, 2026) | Maine schools are creating meaningful, empowering outdoor learning experiences, whether the adventure into nature is big or small. Across the state, students and their teachers are tapping maple trees, exploring trails, cultivating school g... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – April 17, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Implementation of Master Contractual Agreement Delayed Until the 2027-2028 School Year
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has reviewed feedback provided by the field during the ... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – April 10, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
RSU 22 Wins Maine DOE 2026 Farm-to-School Cook-Off Championship
Team Nourish Kids of RSU 22, representing Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort, is the reigning 2026 Farm-to-S... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Professional Learning Opportunity: Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center (MSSC) is partnering with the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) to bring free incident response training to Maine schools.
“Crisis Management for School-Based In... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – April 3, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine Celebrates the Transformative Impact of Adult Education at State House Event
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Main... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Registration Open for Summer 2026 “ElevatED” Experience: Maine DOE Annual Summit and Every Teacher a Leader Conference | Registration is now open for the summer 2026 “ElevatED” professional learning experience! Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine/the Teach Maine Center, this event is bringing together the 20... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Nominations Open for Maine Instructional Coach of the Year | The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Instructional Coach of the Year award. Nominations close on May 1, 2026.
To nominate someone for Instructional Coach of the Year, please sen... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – March 27, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education Data & Reporting
Upcoming End-of-Year Reports, Resources, and Updates
At the end of each school year, school administrative units (SAUs) are responsible for completing a number of required reports.... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Nominations Open for Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year | The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Curriculum Leader of the Year award. Nominations close on May 1, 2026.
To nominate someone for Curriculum Leader of the Year, please send a ... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Upcoming End-of-Year Reports, Resources, and Updates | At the end of each school year, school administrative units (SAUs) are responsible for completing a number of required reports. As a reminder, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team has many resources available to SAUs to support... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Registration Open for 2026 School Nurse Summer Institute | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Coordinated School Health Team is hosting its biennial School Nurse Summer Institute (SNSI) on July 28 and 29, 2026, at Sugarloaf Resort in Carrabassett Valley.
This immersive, multi-day, in-person ev... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Call for Proposals Open for Every Teacher a Leader Conference, as Part of New “ElevatED” Experience | Educate Maine and the Teach Maine Center are inviting educators to submit presentation proposals for the 2026 Every Teacher a Leader Conference—part of the new, expanded ElevatED professional learning experience taking place July 29-31, 202... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – March 20, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Celebrating ‘Arts in Our Schools’ Month in March
Each March, Maine schools fill with music, color, and stories. Families gather for concerts. Hallways become galleries. Stages come a... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Maine DOE Seeking Outdoor Learning Stories for National Environmental Education Week, April 20-24, 2026 | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking outdoor learning stories from educators, administrators, and school staff to share during National Environmental Education Week from April 20-24, 2026.
Have you used the great outdoors as a... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Veazie Students Shine at the Maine FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship | On February 7, 2026, the 26th annual Maine FIRSTLEGO League Challenge State Championship brought together 24 teams from across the state at Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay. Teams tested their robots on this season’s “unearthed” competi... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – March 13, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Celebrating National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week from March 15-21, 2026
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Maine Child and Adult Care F... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Celebrating National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week from March 15-21, 2026 | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to join the Maine Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community in celebrating National CACFP Week from March 15-21, 2026. This week highlights the vital role nutritious meals play in... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessments Now Available Through Maine School Safety Center | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce a safety resource now available to schools through the Maine School Safety Center (MSSC). Chief Jack D. Peck, Jr. (Retired), MSSC School Emergency Management Coordinator, has ea... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Maine School Transportation Safety Commission Now Accepting Public Comment | The work of the Maine School Transportation Safety Commission is officially underway following the first meeting of the Commission on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The Commission was established via Executive Order in January 2026 following th... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – February 27, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Recognizes State-Level Nominees for National 2026 RISE Award
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to honor the two outstanding school employees who were nominat... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | From Investment to Impact: Celebrating Extended Learning Opportunities Success in Maine | Pictured: Students in Washington County learn how to grow crops.
Since 2022, Maine has invested a historic $7.1 million to expand Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) programming throughout the state. ELOs provide schools with opportunitie... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – February 13, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine Celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February
The Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol was buzzing with energy the week of February 9, 2026, as represen... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Later Secondary School Start Time Planning Grant; Informational Session on March 4 | Pursuant to S.P. 182, L.D. 396, Resolve 2025, Chapter 110, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is now accepting applications for a competitive, one-time funding opportunity for Maine school administrative units (SAUs) that are intereste... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – February 6, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Encourages Mainers to Participate in 2026 Read to ME Challenge
The 2026 Read to ME Challenge, a month-long public awareness campaign designed to support literacy developmen... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – January 30, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Seeks Organizations to Participate in Summer 2026 SUN Meals Program
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking organizations to help feed children this summer throu... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Submit a T-Shirt Design to Represent the 2026 MLTI Student Conference – ‘Full STEAM Ahead’ | The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), an initiative of the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning, is excited to announce a T-shirt design competition for the 23rd annual MLTI Student Conference, to b... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – January 23, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Submit a T-Shirt Design to Represent the 2026 MLTI Student Conference – ‘Full STEAM Ahead’
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI), an initiative of the Maine Department of E... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – January 16, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Maine DOE Seeks Educators to Enhance MOOSE Module Supports
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking educators to support the iteration and improvement of existing MOOSE (Ma... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | PRIORITY NOTICE: Opportunity for Public Feedback – Later Start Time Planning Grants | In accordance with Resolve 2025, Chapter 110: Directing the Department of Education to Develop a Grant Program to Encourage Secondary Schools to Adopt Later Start Times, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is opening a period of public ... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Community Schools Grant Opportunity | Pursuant to Title 20-A, §15689-A, the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education (DOE) may provide funding to school administrative units (SAUs) to support the establishment of community school(s). As such, the Maine DOE is currently... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | PRIORITY NOTICE: Additional 30-Day Comment Period for Revised Master Contractual Agreements for Private Schools Offering Special Education Programs | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is providing a second 30-day comment period regarding master contractual agreements for private schools offering special education programs. During the first comment period in October 2025, many of yo... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | PRIORITY NOTICE: Guidance for Submitting Competitive Grant Applications Using Vendor Self Service | The State of Maine now uses Vendor Self Service (VSS) for all competitive procurement. As such, Maine school administrative units (SAUs) are asked to please use VSS to submit applications for and questions about all competitive grant opport... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Maine DOE Offers Variety of Literacy Learning Opportunities Aligned to Maine’s Statewide Action Plans | The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators from across the state to engage in literacy learning opportunities that are thoughtfully aligned to Maine’s statewide Action Plans.
The quieter winter... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Maine DOE Update – January 9, 2026 | From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates
Grants for After-School and Summer-Learning Programs Now Available; Applications Due April 7, 2026
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the release of a req... |
