Educators Invited to Attend Fall Launch Events for Maine’s Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks

A new chapter in Maine’s literacy and numeracy journey begins with action, collaboration, and celebration.

Maine administrators, educators, coaches, and community partners are invited to celebrate a major milestone in advancing teaching and learning statewide at the Maine Department of Education (DOE) fall launch events for the Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks, an initiative focused on turning vision into action for schools across the state. These interactive events will focus on turning Maine’s statewide vision into action in schools and communities.

Maine’s Literacy and Numeracy Fall Launch events will take place at the following locations:

• University of Maine in Orono on September 15 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• University of Southern Maine on September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School in Machias on September 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• University of Maine Farmington on September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

As Maine continues to implement its statewide Literacy and Numeracy Action Plans, educators have identified a need for practical, accessible tools to support that work. The newly developed playbooks serve as companion resources that translate strategy into practice by offering actionable tools, real-world examples, and tiered guidance to support educators, school administrative unit (SAU) teams, and school leaders as they move from planning to implementation.

Developed through a collaborative and inclusive process with input from educators across the state, the playbooks reflect a shared commitment to practices grounded in evidence and continuous improvement. Designed for flexible use, they can support SAU planning, strengthen classroom instruction, and help align local systems with statewide action plans.

Participants will take part in a highly interactive and collaborative experience designed to bring the playbooks to life. Each launch event will include:

• Opportunities to explore the Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks in depth
• Interactive exploration of the Genially resource, with content aligned to participants’ roles and supports featured in the playbooks
• Time to collaborate with educators and partners from across Maine
• Dedicated planning time to identify actionable next steps for the school year
• A preview of resources and ongoing available after the launch.

Please review the registration information carefully before selecting a location.  Space is limited and participants will not be able to change locations after registering.   

• University of Maine in Orono on September 15 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Space is limited to 50 literacy and 50 numeracy participants. Early registration is encouraged. Register here.
• University of Southern Maine in Portland on September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Space is limited to 50 literacy and 50 numeracy participants. Parking costs $9.00. Early registration is encouraged. Register here.
• Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School in Machias on September 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Space is limited to 20 literacy and 20 numeracy participants. Early registration is encouraged. Register here.
• University of Maine Farmington on September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Lunch will be provided for all participants. Space is limited to 40 literacy and 40 numeracy participants. Early registration is encouraged. Register here.

By creating space for connection, exploration, and planning, the fall launches underscore Maine’s commitment to ensuring that all educators have the tools and support they need to advance literacy and numeracy for every student.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Bertini, Interdisciplinary Instruction Team Coordinator, at Kathy.bertini@maine.gov

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