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<p class="MsoNormal">Please find attached more information on upcoming trainings offered through
<b><a href="https://maineyouththriving.org/">Maine Youth Thriving</a></b>. These sessions are designed to provide practical strategies, resources, and opportunities for connection with peers across the state. We encourage you to review the offerings and share
them with colleagues who may also be interested.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Additionally, if you didn’t receive this month’s <b>Early Learning Newsletter</b>, you can access it
<a href="https://mailchi.mp/maine/maine-department-of-education-im1xqmhnnz-1594008?e=d7805ef0e3">
here</a>. The newsletter includes updates, resources, and highlights to support your work with children and families.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting Maine’s youngest learners. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you need further details about the trainings or newsletter content.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">________________________________________ <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Nicole Madore</b><br>
Early Childhood Specialist – Early Learning Team<br>
Office of Teaching and Learning <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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phone</b>: 207-446-3967 (cell)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><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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