Maine DOE boosts UMaine Educators Institute
The Maine Department of Education (MDOE) shared a University of Maine news release about the first annual UMaine Educators Institute, June 22–23.
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UMaine announces summer institute for educators
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, in collaboration with the Maine Department of Education, will host the first University of Maine Educators Institute this summer. “Supporting Emotional and Behavioral Well-Being in School Communities: From Surviving to Thriving” will be a virtual event held June 22–23.
Read moreAngelosante talks to News Center Maine about COVID-19’s impact on behavior and mental health in schools
University of Maine lecturer in special education Courtney Angelosante talked to News Center Maine for a story on behavioral and mental health issues among preK-12 students amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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UMaine-led grant helps Maine schools implement behavioral support framework
More than 4,000 students across Maine are now receiving Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) thanks to intensive professional development provided by University of Maine College of Education and Human Development experts supported by a grant from the Maine Department of Education.
Read moreMedia report on new guide highlighting behavioral support networks in Maine
WVII (Channel 7) reported on a new guide that highlights behavioral support networks in Maine for students, families and communities. Courtney Angelosante, lecturer in special education with the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, is lead author of the guide.
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New guide highlights behavioral support networks in Maine
The 15-page “Resource Guide for Maine Families, Schools, and Communities: Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support” provides family-friendly descriptions of services, information on how to access them, and outlines how to navigate the various supports in Maine.
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