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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pre-registration is open for the
<b><i>For ME</i> Instructional Programming summer trainings</b>. Schools interested in registering educators should have a principal or instructional leader complete the form to indicate interest in summer trainings by May 16, 2025. In mid-May, schools that
have expressed interest will be contacted to confirm participation and provide attendee details. Additional information on training locations and preparation requirements will be shared then. For more details and access to the pre-registration form,
<a href="https://mainedoenews.net/2025/03/14/summer-training-pre-registration-open-for-the-for-me-instructional-programming/">
read the full article here</a>.<span style="mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is offering a free professional learning opportunity for educators interested
in becoming trained facilitators of professional learning communities (PLC), focused on emergent literacy for children ages 3-6. Read more about this free
<a href="https://mainedoenews.net/2025/03/14/free-emergent-literacy-facilitator-training-for-early-childhood-educators/">
Emergent Literacy Facilitator Training for Early Childhood Educators here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://mainedoenews.net/2025/03/14/maine-department-of-education-expands-kindergarten-entry-inventory-project/">The
Maine Department of Education Expands Kindergarten Inventory Project</a> - The Maine DOE is inviting kindergarten teachers to participate in this exciting initiative by applying for a <b>Kindergarten Entry Implementation Specialist</b> position! Kindergarten
Entry Implementation Specialists will pilot a KEI tool in their kindergarten classroom during the fall of 2025. Selected participants will receive a stipend for their work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in training in the
KEI tool administration protocol, piloting KEI with students, offering timely feedback, and attending periodic in-person and virtual meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Your expertise and perspective are needed. All interested kindergarten teachers are welcome <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTimqukyrm2hDmu-ov1828QVUMzlRRU03T0NNV1dSODJZOUkxUTQyMlZHNi4u&route=shorturl"><b>to
complete this application</b></a>. <b>Applications are being accepted through May 9</b>. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. <b><a href="https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/81786002565#success">Please use this link to join</a>.
</b>If you have questions or need additional information about the KEI project, please contact Karen Mathieu, Maine DOE Kindergarten Entry Inventory Specialist, at <a href="mailto:karen.mathieu@maine.gov"><b>karen.mathieu@maine.gov</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a wonderful day, and be well,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dee<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Danielle M. Saucier, M.Ed. Literacy Specialist</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Inclusive Education Literacy Specialist & Dyslexia Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Office of Special Services & Inclusive Education <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Maine Department of Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Augusta, Maine 04333-0023 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Email</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">: </span><a href="mailto:danielle.m.saucier@maine.gov"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#467886;mso-ligatures:none">danielle.m.saucier@maine.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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