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Certification Patterns Of Grades K-8 Teachers In Maine Public Schools, Amy F. Johnson, Lisa Morris Jun 2021

Certification Patterns Of Grades K-8 Teachers In Maine Public Schools, Amy F. Johnson, Lisa Morris

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Kindergarten Screening Tools Used By Maine Public School Districts, Amy F. Johnson Jun 2021

Kindergarten Screening Tools Used By Maine Public School Districts, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Telehealth Support Services For Students In Maine Schools Before And After The Covid Pandemic, Patricia Lech, Amy F. Johnson Jun 2021

Telehealth Support Services For Students In Maine Schools Before And After The Covid Pandemic, Patricia Lech, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Extended Learning Opportunity (Elo) Programs In Maine High Schools, Lauren Saenz, Amy F. Johnson, Matt Pines Jun 2021

Extended Learning Opportunity (Elo) Programs In Maine High Schools, Lauren Saenz, Amy F. Johnson, Matt Pines

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Mainecare Billing In Public School Districts, Amy F. Johnson, Patricia Lech May 2021

Mainecare Billing In Public School Districts, Amy F. Johnson, Patricia Lech

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


School-Community Partnerships In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Catharine C. Biddle, Ming Tso Chien May 2021

School-Community Partnerships In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Catharine C. Biddle, Ming Tso Chien

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


School Leadership Development Programs In Maine: Building Statewide Capacity And Addressing Challenges, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette, Maria C. Frankland May 2021

School Leadership Development Programs In Maine: Building Statewide Capacity And Addressing Challenges, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette, Maria C. Frankland

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


How Students With Iep’S And Their Teachers Are Faring In Maine Schools During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Patricia Lech, Amy F. Johnson Mar 2021

How Students With Iep’S And Their Teachers Are Faring In Maine Schools During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Patricia Lech, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

The goal of the study was to better understand how instruction to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) was delivered during remote learning this past spring and during the fall semester of the 2020-21 school year, and how these vulnerable students have been impacted. Research questions looked at special education teacher impressions of what was effective, the challenges in delivery of remote education, and how student academic progress was affected. Special education teachers and special education directors were also asked how to best help students who fell behind and what additional resources or supports they needed. Teachers reported that most …


Educator Recruitment And Retention In Maine Schools, Amy Johnson, Kathryn Hawes, Sigrid Olson Oct 2020

Educator Recruitment And Retention In Maine Schools, Amy Johnson, Kathryn Hawes, Sigrid Olson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Educator Recruitment And Retention In Maine, Amy F. Johnson, Kathryn Hawes, Singrid Olson Oct 2020

Educator Recruitment And Retention In Maine, Amy F. Johnson, Kathryn Hawes, Singrid Olson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Maine Principals’ Perceptions Of Beginning Teacher Preparation, Janet C. Fairman, Tammy M. Mills, Patricia L. Lech, Amy F. Johnson Jun 2020

Maine Principals’ Perceptions Of Beginning Teacher Preparation, Janet C. Fairman, Tammy M. Mills, Patricia L. Lech, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Consider "Grow-Your-Own" (Gyo) Models By Examining Existing Teacher Preparation Programs In Maine, Sarah Jessen, Janet Fairman, Cathie Fallona, Amy Johnson Apr 2020

Consider "Grow-Your-Own" (Gyo) Models By Examining Existing Teacher Preparation Programs In Maine, Sarah Jessen, Janet Fairman, Cathie Fallona, Amy Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Considering "Grow-Your-Own" (Gyo) Models Examining Existing Teacher Preparation Models In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Janet C. Fairman, Cathie Fallona, Amy F. Johnson Apr 2020

Considering "Grow-Your-Own" (Gyo) Models Examining Existing Teacher Preparation Models In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Janet C. Fairman, Cathie Fallona, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Response To Intervention And Multi-Tiered Systems Of Support In Maine Schools: Portraits Of Promising Practices, Kathryn Hawes, Amy F. Johnson, Angela Atkinson Duina Apr 2020

Response To Intervention And Multi-Tiered Systems Of Support In Maine Schools: Portraits Of Promising Practices, Kathryn Hawes, Amy F. Johnson, Angela Atkinson Duina

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

In response to requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Maine enacted a rule requiring all schools to have a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) in place by 2012 for a general education, pre-referral system of student support. The purpose of this system, generally termed Response to Intervention (RtI) by many practitioners, was to increase student achievement and decrease the growing number of students referred for special education services. It was anticipated that the system would also reduce overall costs for student support by providing early interventions. The Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) was asked by …


Assessing And Supporting Students’ Social And Emotional Needs In Maine Schools, Janet C. Fairman, Maria C. Frankland Mar 2020

Assessing And Supporting Students’ Social And Emotional Needs In Maine Schools, Janet C. Fairman, Maria C. Frankland

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Math Pathways Reforms In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Amy F. Johnson Feb 2020

Math Pathways Reforms In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

For the past several years, attention has turned toward reviewing and reframing the curricular pathways in math for students, particularly at the postsecondary level. Focus has shifted not only to math preparedness, but also to redefining the curricular pathways that lead to academic and career success. In higher education, the central principle involves redefining and reorganizing coursework around defined pathways, based on academic and career interests of students. For K-12 institutions, the math pathways reforms have less clear implications. One key organization working in this area--both nationally and in Maine--is the Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin. …


Public Preschool Programs In Maine: Program Design Capacity And Expansion Challenges, Patricia Leach, Janet C. Fairman Feb 2020

Public Preschool Programs In Maine: Program Design Capacity And Expansion Challenges, Patricia Leach, Janet C. Fairman

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Feasibility Study Of Assessing The Supply And Demand For Educators In Maine, Amy F. Johnson, Lisa Morris Dec 2019

Feasibility Study Of Assessing The Supply And Demand For Educators In Maine, Amy F. Johnson, Lisa Morris

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

Like most states, Maine is facing staffing shortages. Recent Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) studies have documented--both quantitatively and qualitatively--some of the challenges that schools face in filling teacher positions. In this report the authors focus on the supply of educators and assess the feasibility of using administrative data from the certification system to identify shortage areas. Specifically, they combine certification and staff data to quantify the number of certificate holders who are working in their endorsement area, working in education outside of their endorsement area, or not working in Maine's education sector (i.e. potentially available for hire) to …


Challenges With Teacher Retention And Staffing And Shortages In Maine School Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Tammy M. Mills, Patricia L. Lech May 2019

Challenges With Teacher Retention And Staffing And Shortages In Maine School Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Tammy M. Mills, Patricia L. Lech

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Prek Special Education Inclusion Practices In Maine: An Exploratory Study Of Three Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson Mar 2019

Prek Special Education Inclusion Practices In Maine: An Exploratory Study Of Three Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

The question of how to best meet the social and emotional needs of PreK students in Maine has been a legislative focus in recent years, including two attempts to convene legislative task forces to restructure the provision of special education services for children aged 3 to 5. This Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) study sought to address the research gap on PreK special education inclusion. Specifically, this study sought to learn more about current practices and views regarding the inclusion of special education students in public PreK programs, what challenges schools and teachers face in serving these children, and …


Approaches To "Grow Your Own" And Dual General And Special Education Certification, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson Mar 2019

Approaches To "Grow Your Own" And Dual General And Special Education Certification, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

The shortage of special education teachers is a persistent problem in Maine. In addition to the shortage of individuals prepared to work as special education teachers, there is also a need to support special education students in the general education classroom. The majority of students who are identified with disabilities spend most of their time in classrooms with general education teachers. Yet, general education teachers' preparation to work with the special education students in their classrooms is limited. In order to address the need for teachers who are prepared and qualified to work with students with disabilities, the Joint Standing …


Implementation Of Response To Intervention Programs In Maine, Amy F. Johnson, Benjamin Hutchins Mar 2019

Implementation Of Response To Intervention Programs In Maine, Amy F. Johnson, Benjamin Hutchins

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

As a response to the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) federal statute, Maine enacted a rule requiring all schools to provide additional support to students who are not on track for meeting state learning standards beginning in 2012. One intent of the requirement was to improve student achievement, and another was to reduce the number of children who are identified as having special educational needs and thus require an Individualized Education Plan. Recent policy discussions, including the 2018 report of the Task Force to Identify Special Education Cost Drivers and Innovative Approaches to Services, have raised the question …


Maine's Superintendents' Perceptions Of Proficiency-Based Education And Proficiency-Based Diploma Systems, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2019

Maine's Superintendents' Perceptions Of Proficiency-Based Education And Proficiency-Based Diploma Systems, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Maine’S Superintendents’ Perceptions Of Proficiency-Based Education And Proficiency-Based Diploma Systems, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2019

Maine’S Superintendents’ Perceptions Of Proficiency-Based Education And Proficiency-Based Diploma Systems, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

Nationally, over the past few decades, standards-based school reform has taken root as a policy initiative and instructional model. This has advanced the use of learning standards and aligned assessments as a mechanism to bring consistency and clarity to public school curriculum and instruction, with the intention of raising student achievement. The adoption of the Maine Learning Results in 1997 marked Maine's entry into this new era of standards-based reform. For the past six years, school districts across the state of Maine had been in various stages of implementation of a 2012 law that required high schools to certify that …


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Educator Perceptions Of Implementation, Amy Johnson, Erika Stump Jun 2018

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Educator Perceptions Of Implementation, Amy Johnson, Erika Stump

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Exploring Innovative Models For School_Leadership In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette Jun 2018

Exploring Innovative Models For School_Leadership In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine Educator Perceptions Of Implementation, Amy F. Johnson, Erika Stump Jun 2018

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine Educator Perceptions Of Implementation, Amy F. Johnson, Erika Stump

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

In 2012, the Maine legislature passed a bill requiring public school districts to implement proficiency-based high school diploma requirements. Amendments were passed in subsequent years, and several additional bills related to this policy were introduced in the most recent 128th Legislative Session in early 2018. These bills were considered by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, but have not yet had final action by the full Maine legislature at the time of this report's publication. Beginning in 2012, the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has annually requested that the Maine Education Policy …


Teacher Turnover In Maine: Analysis Of Staffing Patterns 2005-06 To 2016-17, Lisa Morris, Amy Johnson Apr 2018

Teacher Turnover In Maine: Analysis Of Staffing Patterns 2005-06 To 2016-17, Lisa Morris, Amy Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

There have long been anecdotal reports that some Maine districts have difficulty filling vacancies and retaining teachers. This is a common lament for schools in rural areas, and for schools across the state in hiring teachers for certain subject areas-namely math, science, special education, and foreign languages. Current policy initiatives in Maine such as the push for proficiency-based high school diplomas are raising the stakes for schools to employ high-quality teachers in all content areas. There is a concern that schools facing persistent teacher shortages may struggle to provide a comprehensive educational program, resulting in inequitable learning opportunities for their …


A Review Of Standardized Testing Practices And Perceptions In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Amy Johnson, Ian M. Mette, Garry Wickerd, Sharon Labrie Apr 2018

A Review Of Standardized Testing Practices And Perceptions In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Amy Johnson, Ian M. Mette, Garry Wickerd, Sharon Labrie

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

The Maine Legislature requested the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) to conduct an assessment of standardized testing in Maine schools to understand the amount, cost, and usefulness of it. This report summarizes the resulting effort, which included a literature scan, document analysis, and surveys of two groups of school practitioners (testing administrators and teachers) to analyze the amount of time Maine students spend on testing, the types of tests administered, and whether the results are perceived as useful for school practitioners. The scope of the study did not include viewpoints from policymakers who use test results for accountability purposes, …


Mobility In Maine Schools: Impact On Student Performance And Proficiency, Craig A. Mason, Shihfen Tu Mar 2018

Mobility In Maine Schools: Impact On Student Performance And Proficiency, Craig A. Mason, Shihfen Tu

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.