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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am pleased to share some upcoming opportunities with you!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">At the following links, please find information related to nature-immersive, wellbeing and connection-focused <a href="https://annestires.com/member-areas-3">Educator Renewal Retreat</a> at MDOE (July 17 & 18 in Hope, ME). The hosts are
almost at capacity both days, but would love to ensure all spots are fill, and build a waiting list in the event that some people may have last minute conflicts. It is offered at <i>no cost</i> to educators, and they are also offering a $50 stipend. Educators
can attend one or both days!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Also, there are <a href="https://annestires.com/member-areas-3" target="_blank">
these </a>five single-day professional development workshops. They will take place with co-facilitators in alliance with Anne Stires Educational Consulting at the beautiful <a href="https://www.friendsschoolportland.org/" target="_blank">Friends School in Falmouth</a>,
August 11th through the 15th. They are nature-connected and <b>so much fun</b>—teachers will receive seven contact hours for attendance! Interested educators and administrators can find more information and the registration link <a href="https://annestires.com/member-areas-3" target="_blank">HERE</a> or
reach out directly to Anne at: <a href="mailto:anne@annestires.com" target="_blank">anne@annestires.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Nicole Madore</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><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></span><a href="mailto:Nicole.madore@maine.gov"><span style="color:#467886;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">nicole.madore@maine.gov</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Phone</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">: 207-446-3967 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><a href="https://mainedoenews.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0070C0;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Maine DOE Newsroom</span></a><span style="mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"> <br>
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