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 celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (AEFLA), September 13-19, 2026. | 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
At RSU 14 (Windham and Raymond), important work is underway district-wide to ensure all students feel included, supported, and ready to learn. At the heart of this effort is a focus on the importance of relationships—among both students and staff. | More
Submit good news to the Maine Department of Education here.
Professional Learning/Training Opportunities
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
Maine DOE to Host Fall 2026 McKinney-Vento Regional Meetings
In October, November, and December, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) will host McKinney-Vento Fall 2026 Regional Meetings to provide updates on federal, state, and local policies and discuss resources available to students and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. | More
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 in preschool and kindergarten settings. | 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
View the Maine Department of Education’s Events Calendar here.
Career/Project Opportunities:
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