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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As a reminder, Maine has received a federally funded Preschool Development Grant to strengthen the state’s early childhood system so that all children enter Kindergarten prepared to succeed in the early elementary years. In 2019 the state
received input from people throughout the state about priority needs. Through the resulting comprehensive strategic plan, Maine has been able to respond with many policy and program changes to improve access to quality care and education. We again seek your
input and perspectives about strengths, needs, and opportunities <a href="https://rmcres.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwJmiWGyaLvL7Wm">
via this survey</a> in order to update the strategic plan. Please complete the online survey by January 26, 2024. <a href="https://rmcres.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwJmiWGyaLvL7Wm">Click on the link</a> or use the QR code below to access the survey.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please share with your staff as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your help. Your input is very valuable.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Andrea Faurot<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Preschool Development Grant – Project Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Office of Child and Family Services/Maine DHHS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2 Anthony Avenue, Augusta, Maine 04333<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:Andrea.Faurot@maine.gov">Andrea.Faurot@maine.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">207-592-6513<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">________________________________________ <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nicole Madore</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Early Childhood Specialist – Early Learning Team<br>
Office of Innovation <br>
Maine Department of Education<br>
23 State House Station<br>
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023<br>
<b>Email: </b><a href="mailto:Nicole.madore@maine.gov">nicole.madore@maine.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Phone</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: 207-446-3967 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.maine.gov/doe" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0">Maine DOE</span></a> |
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<a href="https://mainedoenews.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0">Maine DOE Newsroom</span></a> <br>
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