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UMaine offers new graduate certificates that meet the needs of Maine teachers, outdoor leaders

The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development is launching three new graduate certificates aimed at teachers looking to boost their knowledge and skills in the areas of multilingual special education, adapted physical education and outdoor leadership.

Flanagan leads Council for Learning Disabilities international conference

University of Maine assistant professor of special education Sara Flanagan led the Council for Learning Disabilities’ (CLD) 45th international conference in Denver, October 12-13. Flanagan, who is president-elect of the council’s executive committee, also presented at the conference as part of a panel on writing characteristics in upper elementary and middle school students with high […]

University of Maine alumni and students pose for a photo at the 2023 Aces for Inclusion benefit golf tournament at Fairlawn Golf and Country Club in Poland, Maine.

Aces for Inclusion golf event raises money for inclusive education program at UMaine

The Aces for Inclusion benefit golf tournament raised more than $4,400 for Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources (MAIER), which provides information and resources for families, educators and service providers to assist individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities navigate and access inclusive education programming.

Autos for Autism raises more than $10K for inclusive education program at UMaine

The annual Autos for Autism event is held during April, which is Autism Awareness Month.

Local media share announcement about UMaine hosting national experts on inclusive education

The Bangor Daily News and Penobscot Bay Pilot shared a UMaine News press release about the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CEC DADD) hosting a Summer Symposium at the University of Maine on July 21.

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UMaine to host national experts on inclusive education for students with autism and developmental disabilities

The Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CEC DADD) is hosting its summer board meeting at UMaine on July 20.

BDN shares announcement on grant for behavioral intervention program

The Bangor Daily News shared a UMaine news release that the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies received a $499,970 grant from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a model demonstration project of intensive evidence-based behavioral intervention to help adults with disabilities who are currently subject to restrictive behavior management plans.

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