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 participation, and their roles in a democracy. | More
Reminder: National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement 2026-2027 Program Information and Application Procedures
Applications are now open for Maine’s National Board Certification Scholarship and Salary Supplement programs, which provide financial support to teachers pursuing National Board Certification and salary supplements for teachers who have already achieved certification. Applications for both programs are submitted to the Maine Department of Education by a teacher’s school administrative unit (SAU). Applications close October 15. Support workshops for candidates are available through the Maine Education Association (MEA). | More
Reminder: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educational organizations or associations, co-workers, and supervisors to nominate school employees for the RISE Award. Anyone can nominate! | More
Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories
Mount View High School’s Growing Biliteracy Program Opens Doors for Students
A collaboration between the World Languages and Multilingual Learners departments at Mount View High School in RSU 3 is creating more opportunities for students to demonstrate, celebrate, and build on their language skills. | More
Being a school principal can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Each day brings decisions to make, challenges to navigate and people to support. Sometimes a leader needs a new strategy. Other times, they need the opportunity to step back, reflect and talk with someone who understands the work because they are doing it, too. | More
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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities
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 approach to AI that focuses on saving time, igniting creativity, strengthening student agency, and keeping ethics at the center. | More
Reminder: Registration Open for EngageMEnt 2026-2027: Cultivating Innovative Teaching and Learning
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Offices of Teaching and Learning and Innovation are pleased to announce that registration is now open for EngageMEnt 2026-2027, a statewide professional learning opportunity designed to support educators in exploring innovative, engaging, and impactful practices for teaching and learning. Offered in partnership with the University of Maine and University of Southern Maine, EngageMEnt creates opportunities for educators from across the state to learn, collaborate, reflect, and apply new ideas in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The initiative also provides opportunities for practicing educators and pre-service educators to learn alongside one another while exploring current educational priorities and practices. | More
Reminder: Registration Open for 16th Annual PBIS Conference
Maine’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Maine PBIS) program, a collaboration between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the University of Maine System (UMS), will host its annual conference on November 19, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. | More
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 their school districts. | More
Register Now for the Green Schools Regional Gatherings
This fall, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce three regional gatherings focused on advancing sustainability and resiliency in Maine schools. Each gathering will bring together students, educators, school leaders, facilities staff, and community partners for a half-day of interactive workshops, networking, and practical resources. | More
View the Maine Department of Education’s Events Calendar here.
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