Calendar

Calendar February

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NEA’s Read Across America

Read Across America takes place on Friday, March 1, 2019 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! To help plan and prepare for a reading celebration, MEA is offering Read Across America Incentive Grants to our local associations who sponsor association activities for this event. Grants of $50 each will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests must be made by the local association President for funding of activities within the local association.

Grant Deadline: February 6, 2019 FMI: https://maineea.org/read-across-america

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Preparing For The Transition To Adulthood For Students With Disabilities: What Do You Need To Know?

The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research (MAIER) is a partnership between the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and the Maine Department of Education. MAIER is dedicated to building statewide capacity to improve outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Cost: $35.00/person Location: Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research, 5766 Shibles Hall, Rm. 303, Orono FMI: https://umaine.edu/autisminstitute/ 9

National Board Support Workshop

These workshops are designed to give you the information and encouragement that you need to complete the National Board Certification process. Find out what is involved, the time commitments required and how to get assistance with fees. Connect with other Maine candidates as you engage in the National Board process, learn the difference between Teaching Standards and Content Standards and what evidence of accomplished teaching really means. Tips for establishing time lines, organizing the work, and accessing resources for candidate support will also be shared. Cost: Free for MEA members FMI: https://bit.ly/2OHeNhk

March 5, 6, or 7

The Fundamentals of Trauma Sensitive School Implementation

Three locations available depending on the day-offered in Bangor, Augusta and Portland

The Fundamentals of Trauma-Sensitive School Implementation: Principles, Practices & Action Planning in this session, school teams will identify interventions that are priorities for implementation and plan for their roll-out.

Cost: Free FMI: https://www.maine.gov/doe/calendar/

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