Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Online Opportunities for Ed Techs
Advance your career
Convenient online learning
20% discount for MEA members
Credit for experience
Fully accredited
Program begins August 27, 2007
Call 800-210-6932
Convenient online learning
20% discount for MEA members
Credit for experience
Fully accredited
Program begins August 27, 2007
Call 800-210-6932
Washington County Community College and MEA are pleased to
announce an exciting opportunity for Educational Support Professionals to
obtain an Associate Degree in Education, meet federal Highly Qualified.
requirements, and earn the credits you need to advance through the ranks
from Ed Tech I to Ed Tech II to Ed Tech III.
Through the convenience of online learning, you can work on your own
time at your own place and coursework already completed applicable to
the WCCC curriculum may be applied towards course requirements.
And, students with substantial, successful experience working in
schools may be awarded up to six credits towards course requirements
with proper documentation.
MEA members receive a 20% discount on tuition and fees and WCCC's
course credits are transferable to many four year colleges and universities.
For more information and an application form, contact Genny McKeil at
1-800-210-6932 or (207) 454-1049. Following your initial inquiry, a
program advisor will contact you to provide you with details about the
program and answer any questions you might have.
Some scholarships and financial aid are available. For financial aid
information, contact Anne Donahue at 800-210-6932 or (207) 454-1034.
Classes begin August 27 and enrollment is limited so apply today.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Regionalization Model
Hello everyone,
Below is the latest information on the regionalization plan fresh out of the DOE.
INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO: 108
POLICY CODE: BA
TO: Superintendents of Schools
FROM: Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner
DATE: May 21, 2007
RE: Release of the Suggested Model for Reorganizing School Units
The suggested model for reorganizing school units and related materials are now ready for distribution. Rather than attach large files to this Informational Letter, we have posted the list of suggested regional school units, maps, and the criteria used to develop them on the Department of Education website. You can find this information at www.maine.gov/education/supportingschools. I wish to thank you again for your assistance and participation in this process. Your continued involvement, guidance, and feedback will be necessary as the Legislature determines a final version of the legislation, and we begin the process of implementing it. You can listen to the presentation to the Education Committee, scheduled for today at 1:00 p.m., online at:http://janus.state.me.us/legis/audio/education_cmte.html. In addition, I invite you to participate in a conference call today at 3:00 p.m. so that I can walk you through the materials and answer your questions about how we arrived at the model, and describe expected next steps. I would request that this conference call be limited to superintendents (and immediate staff, as appropriate) only, as the phone system will allow for only 125 callers to participate. We will provide a number of venues for others to have their questions answered over the coming days and weeks. You may call in to: (888) 560-3504. Your participant pass code is:179040. Should the public session with the Education Committee go longer than expected, we may have to delay the conference call. Staff from my office will activate the call at 3:00 p.m. and notify you of the new time. We will send a notice by e-mail, as well.
If you have any questions about the materials, how we developed the suggested model, what happens from here, etc., please contact Ray Poulin or Norm Higgins at 624-6638. Please contact David Connerty-Marin at 624-6880 or at david.connerty-marin@maine.gov with any questions regarding the conference call.
Note: The Administrative and Informational Letters are available on our website at the following address: http://www.maine.gov/education/edletrs/homepage.htm
Below is the latest information on the regionalization plan fresh out of the DOE.
INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO: 108
POLICY CODE: BA
TO: Superintendents of Schools
FROM: Susan A. Gendron, Commissioner
DATE: May 21, 2007
RE: Release of the Suggested Model for Reorganizing School Units
The suggested model for reorganizing school units and related materials are now ready for distribution. Rather than attach large files to this Informational Letter, we have posted the list of suggested regional school units, maps, and the criteria used to develop them on the Department of Education website. You can find this information at www.maine.gov/education/supportingschools. I wish to thank you again for your assistance and participation in this process. Your continued involvement, guidance, and feedback will be necessary as the Legislature determines a final version of the legislation, and we begin the process of implementing it. You can listen to the presentation to the Education Committee, scheduled for today at 1:00 p.m., online at:http://janus.state.me.us/legis/audio/education_cmte.html. In addition, I invite you to participate in a conference call today at 3:00 p.m. so that I can walk you through the materials and answer your questions about how we arrived at the model, and describe expected next steps. I would request that this conference call be limited to superintendents (and immediate staff, as appropriate) only, as the phone system will allow for only 125 callers to participate. We will provide a number of venues for others to have their questions answered over the coming days and weeks. You may call in to: (888) 560-3504. Your participant pass code is:179040. Should the public session with the Education Committee go longer than expected, we may have to delay the conference call. Staff from my office will activate the call at 3:00 p.m. and notify you of the new time. We will send a notice by e-mail, as well.
If you have any questions about the materials, how we developed the suggested model, what happens from here, etc., please contact Ray Poulin or Norm Higgins at 624-6638. Please contact David Connerty-Marin at 624-6880 or at david.connerty-marin@maine.gov with any questions regarding the conference call.
Note: The Administrative and Informational Letters are available on our website at the following address: http://www.maine.gov/education/edletrs/homepage.htm
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Welcome!
Hello Members of UniServ District 8!
I am looking forward to getting to know each of you. I have already contacted many of you via email, phone, or letter and am looking forward to coming out to your schools for a visit in the near future.
The end of the school year brings with it a unique combination of pressures, and this spring is no different. Discussions of budgets, regionalization, and increased accountability are surely adding to your burdens. I am hearing from many of you discussions about RIF-ing, cuts in hours, contract negotiations, and budget cutting. This can add a lot of stress on top of your already full work days.
I urge you to look to your local association rep and myself if you are experiencing stress due to contract and management issues. You do not need to be alone. My primary job is to be your resource for information and your advocate when needed. If you need to contact me you may do so by calling my office at 207-622-4418 or by email at eholmes@nea.org.
I look forward to hearing from you!
I am looking forward to getting to know each of you. I have already contacted many of you via email, phone, or letter and am looking forward to coming out to your schools for a visit in the near future.
The end of the school year brings with it a unique combination of pressures, and this spring is no different. Discussions of budgets, regionalization, and increased accountability are surely adding to your burdens. I am hearing from many of you discussions about RIF-ing, cuts in hours, contract negotiations, and budget cutting. This can add a lot of stress on top of your already full work days.
I urge you to look to your local association rep and myself if you are experiencing stress due to contract and management issues. You do not need to be alone. My primary job is to be your resource for information and your advocate when needed. If you need to contact me you may do so by calling my office at 207-622-4418 or by email at eholmes@nea.org.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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