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 Maine Adult Education Association, hosted a celebration of adult education in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State House. The event brought together educators, learners, state leaders, and partners from across Maine to highlight the powerful impact adult education has on individuals, communities, and the state's economy. | More

Maine DOE Hosts Successful Regional Farmer-School Matchmaking Event in Bangor

On March 13, 2026, at the James F. Doughty School in Bangor, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition team hosted an interactive "speed-meeting" event, designed to help school nutrition programs connect with local producers and distributors. Organized by Maine DOE Regional Local Foods Project coordinators Martha Poliquin (manager), Roxanne Bruce (Aroostook and Northern Washington Counties), Sandy Fortin (Hancock and Southern Washington Counties), and Amanda Junkins (Penquis, Somerset, and Waldo counties), the gathering was intended to help schools gain strong community partnerships and resources in their areas. This was the first event of its kind in the Bangor region. | More

Celebrating Maine's Future: Public Invited to Experience the Power of Extended Learning Opportunities

Educators, students, Maine Department of Education (DOE) community and agency partners, and members of the public are invited to the Hall of Flags at the State House in Augusta on April 30, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. for the Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) showcase of student success, innovation, and partnership. | More

Maine DOE Office of Teaching and Learning Brings Choice-Driven Professional Learning to AOS 96

"The roads go both ways in Machias," AOS 96 Superintendent Nicole Case said to a crowd of more than 200 educators as she welcomed them to Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School for a day of professional learning facilitated by the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning. | More

ATOMIM Conference Gathers Educators from Across Maine to Advance Mathematics Learning

On March 24, 2026, an Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine (ATOMIM) Conference convened more than 230 educators, instructional leaders, and partners for a full-day professional learning experience centered on the theme, "Developing Mathematical Reasoning for All: Ensuring Everyone Is Counted In." Supported by partners including Imagine Learning, Texas Instruments, McGraw Hill, and the Maine Department of Education (DOE), the conference showcased a comprehensive program designed to translate research into classroom practice while advancing a more equitable mathematics learning ecosystem. | More

Maine Schools Sharing Success Stories

Maine DOE Celebrates 2026 Maine Association of School Libraries Award Winners

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is joining the Maine Association of School Libraries (MASL) in recognizing three outstanding educators for their contributions to school library programs across the state. The honors include the Walter J. Taranko School Librarian of the Year award, Support Staff Educator of the Year award, and Administrator of the Year award. | More

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Professional Learning/Training Opportunities

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 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit and the second annual Every Teacher a Leader Conference for three days of collaboration, inspiration, and high-quality professional learning for Maine's education workforce. | More

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.| More

View the Maine Department of Education's Events Calendar here.

Career/Project Opportunities:

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