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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear ESOL Listserv, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As part of our commitment to streamline communication and enhance accessibility, the ESOL Listserv will serve as the primary channel for sharing professional development opportunities, updates on assessments, guidance, policy changes, and
a variety of resources designed to support educators of multilingual learners. Through the Listserv, you will receive timely, targeted information and resources to stay informed and equipped for effective instruction and support.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To better serve our educational community, we will no longer be issuing a quarterly ESOL newsletter. Instead, we are focusing on regularly updating the Maine DOE website to house the most current information. This transition will allow
for more frequent updates and an easier way for educators to access guidance and resources at their convenience.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><b><u>Website Highlights- revisions, TLF, PD<o:p></o:p></u></b></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="a">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://mainedoenews.net/2024/09/26/maine-doe-welcomes-2024-2025-teacher-leader-fellows/">ML Teacher Leader Fellow:</a> For the 2024-2025 school year, three of Maine's ESOL educators
are sharing their expertise through the Teacher Leader Fellow program. They are developing professional development opportunities and practical resources for educators. If your district has specific needs, please share your ideas with us! Current topics in
progress include supporting dual-language learners, fostering early learning, creating language access plans, collaborating with families, supporting multilingual learners with disabilities, and enhancing teamwork among educators. Their work will be featured
on our website—be sure to check back regularly for updates!<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>i.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><![endif]>Focus: MLs with Disabilities-Melissa Frans, Special Education Multilingual Coordinator, Portland Public Schools (<a href="mailto:melissa.frans@maine.gov">melissa.frans@maine.gov</a>)
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>ii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><![endif]>Focus: Elementary Newcomers -Rebecca Carey, ESOL/Teacher/Coordinator, RSU3 (<a href="mailto:rebecca.carey@maine.gov">rebecca.carey@maine.gov</a> )<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>iii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><![endif]>Focus: Secondary Newcomers-Jenny Lunt, ESOL Teacher, South Portland Middle School (<a href="mailto:jenny.lunt@maine.gov">jenny.lunt@maine.gov</a>)
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/biliteracydashboard">Seal of Biliteracy Dashboard</a>- ‘23-‘24 data is now live!<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/id-placement/ME-ID-Placement-Guidance.pdf">*Updated*Maine Identification and Placement Guidance</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo1">*New*<a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/multilingual%20learner%20-%20sau%20program%20self%20assessment%20-%2010.23.2024.pdf">SAU Self-Assessment Check
List</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Data%20-%20Multilingual%20Learner%20Data%20-%209.11.2024_0.pdf">*New* Multilingual Learner Data Upload and Reporting
Checklist</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/content/world-language/biliteracy"><b>Seal of Biliteracy</b></a>: Join us for a special opportunity to review the Seal of Biliteracy submission process! Our office
hours will be held on <b>January 13 and January 27 from 3-4pm</b>, and attendees are only required to join one of the meetings. We’ll cover all the steps, answer questions, and ensure you feel prepared for submissions. A recording of the session will also
be posted for those who are unable to attend live. <a href="https://mainestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceCvqzkiGNPq26ynvCN1PPLeAwu92IdD">
Registration</a> is required. For any questions, contact Melanie Junkins (<a href="mailto:melanie.junkins@maine.gov">melanie.junkins@maine.gov</a><u>)</u><o:p></o:p></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="a">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt;mso-list:l6 level2 lfo1">Multilingual Learners now make up 30% of Seal of Biliteracy recipients. Check out the updated
<a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Maine%20Seal%20of%20Biliteracy%202025%20%285%29.pdf">
Seal of Biliteracy Guidebook</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
</ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><b><u>The Century Foundation and the National Newcomer Network Spotlight</u>:
</b><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Westbrook Schools is highlighted on<b><u> </u></b><a href="https://tcf.org/content/commentary/how-maine-schools-are-welcoming-new-mainers/">How Maine Schools are Welcoming “New Mainers”</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/pineproject"><b>Pine Project:</b></a><b><u>
</u></b><a href="https://mainedoenews.net/category/federal-emergency-relief-funding/pine-project/">The Pine Project,</a> is a first-in-the-nation Maine DOE initiative aims to foster inclusive school environments by helping readers to explore themes of immigration,
diversity, and belonging. In September, <a href="https://mainedoenews.net/2024/09/13/maine-department-of-education-sends-thousands-of-free-books-to-be-accessed-by-every-public-school-in-the-state/">
every school administrative unit (SAU) in Maine received a Welcoming </a>Library: Pine Collection, made up of 30 picture books that reflect the diverse experiences of immigrant families and their children. Embedded in these books are social-emotional learning
(SEL) discussion questions that educators can refer to when facilitating impactful classroom conversations. Alongside the library, The Pine Project also offers a professional learning series, which features self-guided training for educators on how to use
these books to teach critical skills like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision-making.
<a href="https://mainedoenews.net/2024/10/16/maine-department-of-education-provides-free-professional-learning-opportunities-through-the-pine-project/">
The trainings are asynchronous </a><u>and available to anyone. <o:p></o:p></u></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit the PINE Project resources here: <a href="https://www11.maine.gov/doe/pineproject">
https://www11.maine.gov/doe/pineproject</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><b><u>Newsletters and Upcoming Events<o:p></o:p></u></b></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b>National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) Newsletter<u><o:p></o:p></u></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">NCELA Nexus is a semimonthly e-newsletter to share new resources, upcoming events, and other announcements, and provide links to opportunities for jobs, education, and funding related to the education of ELs and the EL community. Here is
the most recent <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Nexus--Register-Today-for-Part-1-of-the-Newcomer-Toolkit-Webinar.html?soid=1134240229389&aid=LpjYc3KagzU">
NCELA Nexus Newsletter from October</a>. Nexus subscribers may also receive occasional, time-sensitive announcements from OELA and NCELA. Sign up
<a href="https://ncela.ed.gov/newsletters">HERE</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"><b>Teacher Empowerment: Leveraging AI Resources for Language Development Webinar:
</b>Tuesday November 19 4-5:30<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://naelpa.connect.space/naelpa-q4-webinar-teacher-empowerment-leveraging-ai-resources-for-language-development/details">NAELPA Q4 Webinar: Teacher Empowerment: Leveraging AI Resources for Language Development - Details (connect.space)</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><b>Strategies for Supporting Newcomer Students’ Academic Success: National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) Webinar:
</b>November 20, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m. EST <a href="https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/events/webinar/lessons-field-webinar-strategies-supporting-newcomer-students-academic-success">
Register here</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><b>WIDA Webinar: <i>Let’s play! Joyful learning for multilingual children in PreK-third grade:
</i></b>December 3, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm EST <a href="https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C98Rnt3mTDuZ3t01Us2QrQ#/registration">
Register here</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit WIDA’s “Grow” to learn more about upcoming free and recorded webinars:
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://wida.wisc.edu/grow/wida-webinars">https://wida.wisc.edu/grow/wida-webinars</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://info.ellevationeducation.com/l/863261/2024-10-25/c25nhh/863261/1729872264dLzIcCEb/IMPACT_2024_flyer.pdf?_gl=1*1ul7aca*_gcl_au*NTM4NzI1Nzc3LjE3MzA4MDg3ODg.*_ga*MzUzMjRjODMtNTIwYS00MmIyLTg2YmEtM2Y1ODk5MzU5ZDM4*_ga_1NQ90ZJ3GW*MTczMDgwODc4OC4zNy4xLjE3MzA4MDg5MDQuNjAuMC4xMTE1NjQyODY."><b>ELLevation’s
5<sup>th</sup> Annual IMPACT Conference</b></a><b><u> : </u></b>December 9-12, 2024 Virtual/Zoom FREE! Register
<a href="https://events.zoom.us/ev/At86_IUwL99JotGTOElrg2AibQTH1vPR9IiySZpXMIqdgs1u1alI~Asbr-h-C4GD85p9jCJmKAlSaKrP5Z1ysaXvV6jwg2nkGlwETEm3KyJsqBg">
HERE</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><b>Educators for a Multilingual Maine (EMME) Spring Conference:
<i>Stepping into Engaging Acquisition: </i></b>March 28, 2025 Learn more about proposals, keynote speakers, and more
<a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGU43DQypQ/BX6d85kviNue4lsY70wfXA/view?utm_content=DAGU43DQypQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor#1">
here.</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><b><u>WIDA State Page: Maine<o:p></o:p></u></b></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit Maine’s WIDA state page for specifics on how to access professional learning opportunities, assessment dates, and the 2024-2025 ML Identification and Placement Guidance document.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://wida.wisc.edu/about/consortium/me">https://wida.wisc.edu/about/consortium/me</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5"><b><u>New WIDA Resources</u></b><u><o:p></o:p></u></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5"><u>Alternate ACCESS<o:p></o:p></u></li></ul>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">The <a href="https://wida.wisc.edu/resources/alternate-can-do-descriptors">Alternate Can Do Descriptors</a> (Alt Can Dos)
<b><i>are the first-ever</i></b> Can Do Descriptors for multilingual learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities. The Alt Can Dos exemplify what students can do with communication and language at various stages of English language development.<u><o:p></o:p></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Visit WIDA’s
<span class="MsoHyperlink">Alternate ACCESS website</span> for more resources.<u><o:p></o:p></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">Reminder: Alternate ACCESS exit criteria, based on the new Alternate ACCESS 2.0 (operational beginning in 2024), is currently being determined. Alternate ACCESS exit criteria will be updated
by summer of 2025.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="7" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><b><u>Maine DOE Assessment Updates: ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS<o:p></o:p></u></b></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal">Important Dates <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">11/21/24 - 2/28/25 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">WIDA AMS Test Setup Available for Registrations<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">12/12/24 - 12/13/24 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="498" valign="top" style="width:373.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Districts Receive Test Materials<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">12/12/24 - 2/21/25 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Additional Test Material Ordering Window in WIDA AMS<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">1/6/25 - 2/28/25<o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="498" valign="top" style="width:373.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Test Window<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">3/11/25<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC -Postmark date<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7">Visit our website for updates and professional learning opportunities:
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/Testing_Accountability/MECAS">Maine Comprehensive Assessment System (MECAS) | Department of Education</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">November Monthly Update: <a href="https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Assessment%20-%20November%202024%20Worksheet%20-%2011.5.2024.pdf">
Assessment - November 2024 Worksheet - 11.5.2024.pdf</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="8" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><b><u>Updated Contacts</u>:</b> Supporting multilingual learners is a collaborative effort that requires the expertise and coordination of multiple teams. At the Maine Department of Education, various offices
are dedicated to ensuring multilingual learners receive the resources, guidance, and support they need to thrive academically and socially. Below are updated contacts for key offices and personnel who work together to promote equitable access to education
for multilingual learners and their families.<b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<tbody>
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<td width="292" valign="top" style="width:219.0pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Adult Education<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Amy Poland <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Amy.Poland@maine.gov">Amy.Poland@maine.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<td width="292" valign="top" style="width:219.0pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Assessment<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<td width="340" valign="top" style="width:255.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Jodi Bossio-Smith<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jodi.Bossio-Smith@maine.gov">Jodi.Bossio-Smith@maine.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
</td>
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<td width="292" valign="top" style="width:219.0pt;border:solid black 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Alternate and ELP Assessment <o:p></o:p></p>
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<td width="340" valign="top" style="width:255.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Mechelle Ganglfinger<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Mechelle.Ganglfinger@maine.gov">Mechelle.Ganglfinger@maine.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Early Learning<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nicole Madore<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Nicole.Madore@maine.gov">Nicole.Madore@maine.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">ESOL<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jane Armstrong<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jane.Armstrong@maine.gov">Jane.Armstrong@maine.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Multilingual and Bilingual Education<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<td width="340" valign="top" style="width:255.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;border-right:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt">
<p class="MsoNormal">Melanie Junkins<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Melanie.Junkins@maine.gov">Melanie.Junkins@maine.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Leora Byras<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Leora.Byras@maine.gov">Leora.Byras@maine.gov</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Title III<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Daniel Weeks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Daniel.Weeks@maine.gov">Daniel.Weeks@maine.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With gratitude for championing multilingual learners in Maine!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Jane Armstrong (she,her)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) State Specialist <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">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:jane.armstrong@maine.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">jane.armstrong@maine.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Phone:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"> 207-446-3294 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Melanie Junkins, MSEd (she/her)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#242424">Multilingual and Bilingual Education Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#242424">Office of Teaching and Learning</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:#242424">Maine Department of Education <br>
23 State House Station <br>
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023 <br>
Email: <a href="mailto:melanie.junkins@maine.gov">melanie.junkins@maine.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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