UMaine, Maine DOE inclusive education collaboration changing name, expanding focus
The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research will now be Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources (MAIER).
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Educators invited to PBIS retreat in August
With the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact students, families and teachers in Maine, the University of Maine System (UMS) and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) are teaming up to offer a training Aug. 8 for educators on the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in schools.
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UMaine study offers model for providing social skills supports to college students with autism
A pilot study led by researchers at the University of Maine could lead to improved services for college students with autism.
Read moreMEPRI releases two reports on supports for students and teachers during COVID-19 pandemic
The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) has published two new reports based on a study of the strategies and challenges involved in supporting preK–12 students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreUMaine COEHD to host career fair April 28
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is hosting an Education Career Fair to connect preservice teachers with Maine schools and school districts.
Read moreCOEHD researchers to present at AERA annual meeting
The 2022 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting is taking place this week in San Diego and virtually. Here’s a look at some of the presentations, panels, and other events featuring UMaine researchers.
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Janelle Goff: MAT student impacts school community with ‘A Closet for Change’
Master of Arts in Teaching student Janelle Goff created a community closet at her school, where students can go to get donated clothing and personal items.
Read moreBishop interviewed for Kennebec Journal story on teacher shortages
College of Education and Human Development dean Penny Bishop discussed teacher shortages in a recent Kennebec Journal article.
Read moreUMaine CCIDS shares impact of collaboration that includes COEHD, Maine DOL
The University of Maine’s Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies recently shared a story on its website highlighting the impact of a collaboration between CCIDS, the College of Education and Human Development, Student Accessibility Services, and the Maine Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Read moreBishop testifies at legislative hearing on credentialing for educators
Penny Bishop, dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, provided testimony to the Maine Legislature’s Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Feb. 8 about proposed changes to Chapter 115, the state rule governing credentialing for teachers and other educational personnel.
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