[SchoolFinance] School Finance Training Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Please Register now

[Gravelle, Paula B]

Good morning everyone,

I know the end of the school year brings a lot of activity, but I wanted to send a friendly reminder about our School Finance Regional Trainings coming up this summer.

If you’ve already registered—thank you! We’re looking forward to seeing you.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a moment to click the link below and sign up. We’re excited to share important updates in public school finance and to offer regional sessions that make it easier for you to attend at a time and place that works best.

More details are listed below.

To register for a training session, please complete this form<https://mainedoe.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Q1LWzP8Yhav93M>.

If these sessions are well‑received, we hope to make them an annual offering.

Please also consider inviting others in your SAU who might benefit—superintendents, business managers, finance staff, special education administrators, and school board members are all welcome.

If any questions come up, I’m here to help.

https://mainedoenews.net/2026/05/06/maine-doe-to-offer-school-finance-regional-trainings-in-the-summer-of-2026/

Warm regards,
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Paula Gravelle
Director of Public School Finance
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: paula.b.gravelle at maine.gov<mailto:paula.b.gravelle at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-624-6792
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From: SchoolFinance <schoolfinance-bounces at maillist.informe.org> On Behalf Of Ellis, Charlotte
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:02 PM
To: schoolfinance at maillist.informe.org
Subject: [SchoolFinance] School Finance Team is pleased to announce a series of in-person regional training sessions to be offered throughout the summer of 2026

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The Maine Department of Education (DOE) School Finance Team is pleased to announce a series of in-person regional training sessions to be offered throughout the summer of 2026. School and school administrative unit (SAU) staff engaged in financial operations, compliance, and program administration are encouraged to attend. This includes, but is not limited to, superintendents, business managers, finance staff, and special education administrators.
 The topics to be covered in all training sessions include:

  *   The Essential Programs and Services (EPS) funding formula, including changes from LD 2226

  *   Account coding

  *   MaineCare

  *   Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) funding

  *   Education Service Centers (ESC)

  *   School closure cost analysis
Each training session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and run until about 3 p.m. Plans for specific venues are still being finalized, but the general locations and training dates are as follows:

  *   Portland area—Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  *   Farmington area—Wednesday, July 22, 2026

  *   Augusta area—Thursday, July 23, 2026

  *   Aroostook area—Tuesday, August 4, 2026

  *   Bangor area—Wednesday, August 5, 2026
To register for a training session, please complete this form<https://mainedoe.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Q1LWzP8Yhav93M>.
Those who have registered for a session will receive an email with details as the training date approaches.
Further information about training sessions will be available via the Maine DOE Event Calendar<https://www.maine.gov/doe/calendar> as the training dates approach.
Please note that individual registrations are required for each person planning to attend a training session.

With questions, please contact Charlotte Ellis at charlotte.ellis at maine.gov<mailto:charlotte.ellis at maine.gov>.
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Charlotte M. Ellis
Analyst – School Finance and Compliance Helpdesk
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: charlotte.ellis at maine.gov<mailto:charlotte.ellis at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-624-6625
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