Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (MPCL)
A continuous school improvement model dedicated to increasing the academic achievement of all students through ongoing professional development for educators.

Program overview
Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy at the University of Maine is a PreK-12 Tier I continuous school improvement model. The model is dedicated to increasing the academic achievement of all students through ongoing professional development for educators. Literacy achievement is the tool used for measuring school improvement in four related areas: student learning, teacher perceptions, school climate and school processes.
MPCL affiliated schools establish a partnership with the University Training Center at UMaine to create a system for successful literacy education. This commitment includes:
Interested MPCL coach applicants must have a master’s degree and secure the approval of the building principal and district superintendent.
Contact Us
For questions about applying to the program, please contact MPCL Coordinator Debra Lewis Hogate. For general queries, coehd@maine.edu.