UMaine faculty investigating best uses for AI in special education
University of Maine special education faculty members are addressing questions about the best uses for artificial intelligence through collaborative research.
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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.
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UMaine after-school science lab partnership celebrates 15 years
Ask any veteran educator what the most important thing an aspiring teacher can do to prepare themselves for a career in the classroom, and they will likely say there’s no substitute for first-hand experience. At the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development, “Early and Often” is the motto when it comes to […]
Read moreMaine’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year, Assistant Superintendent of the Year are UMaine alums
Jonathan Moody of MSAD 54 (Skowhegan, Canaan, Mercer, Smithfield, Cornville and Norridgewock) is Maine’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year and Kathy Harris-Smedberg of the Bangor School Department is the 2024 Assistant Superintendent of the Year, the Maine School Superintendents Association announced last week. Moody holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of […]
Read moreUMaine alumna among Maine Teacher of the Year finalists
Edith Berger, the 2023 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year and a two-time University of Maine alumna, and Colleen Maker, 2023 Washington County Teacher of the Year and University of Maine at Machias alumna, have been named finalists for 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year.
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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.
Read moreAutos 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.
Read moreLocal 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.
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UMS, Maine DOE expand whole-student supports for Maine schools
More K–12 students and educators in Maine are set to benefit from stronger social, emotional and behavioral supports thanks to Maine PBIS, a collaboration between the University of Maine System and Maine Department Education, which is adding 21 new schools to its professional development cohort.
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