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Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Getting To Graduation, Erika K. Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Maria Rios Branche Mar 2018

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Getting To Graduation, Erika K. Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Maria Rios Branche

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

In the 127th Maine State Legislative Session, "An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Maine Proficiency Education Council" (S.P. 660 -- L.D. 1627) was passed into law as Chapter 489. This amended the chaptered law passed in 2012, "An Act to Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy" (S.P.439 -- L.D.1422), requiring public school districts to implement proficiency-based high school diploma requirements and standards-based education systems. Beginning in 2012, the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has annually requested that the Maine Education Policy Research Institute's (MEPRI) work plan include empirical research studies designed to …


Study Of A Regional Approach For Delivering Special Education Programs And Services In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Mary Ellen Seymour Mar 2018

Study Of A Regional Approach For Delivering Special Education Programs And Services In Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Mary Ellen Seymour

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Getting To Graduation, Erika Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Maria Rios Brache Mar 2018

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Getting To Graduation, Erika Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Maria Rios Brache

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Allocation Of Federal Title Ia Funds Under Essa: Issues And Recommendations, Amy F. Johnson, Janet C. Fairman May 2017

Allocation Of Federal Title Ia Funds Under Essa: Issues And Recommendations, Amy F. Johnson, Janet C. Fairman

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Working Toward Implementation Of Performance Evaluation And Professional Growth (Pe/Pg) Systems In Maine School Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette Apr 2017

Working Toward Implementation Of Performance Evaluation And Professional Growth (Pe/Pg) Systems In Maine School Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implementing A Standards-Based System And Proficiency-Based Graduation Policies In A Public High School (A Case Study), Erika K. Stump, Erin Connor, Cathie Fallona, Bernadette Doykos Apr 2017

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implementing A Standards-Based System And Proficiency-Based Graduation Policies In A Public High School (A Case Study), Erika K. Stump, Erin Connor, Cathie Fallona, Bernadette Doykos

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


How Big Is That? Reporting The Effect Size And Cost Of Assistments In The Maine Homework Efficacy Study, Jeremy Rochelle, Robert Murphy, Mingyu Feng, Marianne Bakia Mar 2017

How Big Is That? Reporting The Effect Size And Cost Of Assistments In The Maine Homework Efficacy Study, Jeremy Rochelle, Robert Murphy, Mingyu Feng, Marianne Bakia

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For Special Education And Career And Technical Education Programming And Student Populations, Erika Stump, Amy F. Johnson, Cathy Jacobs Mar 2017

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For Special Education And Career And Technical Education Programming And Student Populations, Erika Stump, Amy F. Johnson, Cathy Jacobs

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For Special Education And Career Technical Education Programming And Student Populations, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson, Cathy Jacobs Mar 2017

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For Special Education And Career Technical Education Programming And Student Populations, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson, Cathy Jacobs

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

Document review and interviews were conducted with college admissions' personnel to gather data regarding alignment of proficiency-based diploma systems and college eligibility and entry requirements. In addition, leaders and representative personnel from and Maine businesses and the U.S. military were interviewed to identify postsecondary career entry requirements and attributes of high quality workers. Another area of inquiry in this phase of the study included analysis of data from interviews with leaders and educators in Special Education to examine the perceived challenges, benefits and impacts of this diploma policy on students with identified disabilities and special education programming provided by Maine's …


Strategies, Supports, And Supervision Of Teacher Leaders And Development Of Future School Leaders, Ian M. Mette, Janet C. Fairman, Seyma Dagistan Terzi Feb 2017

Strategies, Supports, And Supervision Of Teacher Leaders And Development Of Future School Leaders, Ian M. Mette, Janet C. Fairman, Seyma Dagistan Terzi

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


An Examination Of Features Of Evidence-Based Teacher Credentialing Systems, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2017

An Examination Of Features Of Evidence-Based Teacher Credentialing Systems, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

As requested by the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) has conducted a study with the purpose of examining current research and evidence-based policies related to teacher credentialing systems. The goal is to inform revisions to Maine's current system for teacher credentialing. MEPRI is a nonpartisan research institute funded jointly by the Maine State Legislature and the University of Maine System. This work takes place in a context of new federal reporting requirements under Title II of the Higher Education Opportunity Act and new standards for national accreditation for …


The Every Student Succeeds Act: A Summary Of Federal Policy And Implications For Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson, Francis Eberle Jan 2017

The Every Student Succeeds Act: A Summary Of Federal Policy And Implications For Maine, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson, Francis Eberle

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

Part I summarizes key topics of federal education policy articulating accountability requirements for state education agencies (SEAs) and local education agencies (LEAs, or school districts). In that section we describe major goals of the legislation and which components are the same or changed in the federal law. The findings are grouped into nine topic areas, so that readers may more easily find information on areas of particular interest. We also provide short excerpts from key sections of the law for reference at the end of each topic section. Part II describes specific goals and changes in both the structure of …


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For College And Career Access, Erika K. Stump, Janet C. Fairman, Bernadette Doykos, Paul Fink Jan 2017

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For College And Career Access, Erika K. Stump, Janet C. Fairman, Bernadette Doykos, Paul Fink

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

In the 127th Legislative Session, "An Act to Implement Certain Recommendations of the Maine Proficiency Education Council" (S.P. 660 - L.D. 1627) was passed into law as Chapter 489 amending the chaptered law "An Act to Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy" (S.P.439 - L.D.1422) passed in 2012 requiring Maine school districts to implement proficiency-based diploma requirements and standards-based education systems. The Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has requested for the past five years that the Maine Education Policy Research Institute's (MEPRI) annual work plan include studies designed to compile data, examine progress and …


A Preliminary Investigation Of Maine Virtual Charter School Costs Relative To The Essential Programs And Services Funding Model, Amy F. Johnson, Fleur Hopper, James E. Sloan Jul 2016

A Preliminary Investigation Of Maine Virtual Charter School Costs Relative To The Essential Programs And Services Funding Model, Amy F. Johnson, Fleur Hopper, James E. Sloan

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Preliminary Investigation Of Maine Virtual Charter School Costs Relative To The Essential Programs And Services Funding Model, Amy F. Johnson, Fleur Hopper, James E. Sloan Jul 2016

Preliminary Investigation Of Maine Virtual Charter School Costs Relative To The Essential Programs And Services Funding Model, Amy F. Johnson, Fleur Hopper, James E. Sloan

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

In 2015, the Maine State Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs commissioned the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) to study the state's Essential Program and Services (EPS) K-12 education funding model in relationship to the funding for Maine's two virtual charter schools. The study was initiated with a review of available literature and reports on virtual school funding in other states. Because the structure of Maine's virtual schools differs from typical models in other states, most notably because core academic subject teachers are required to teach from one central physical location, further cost analysis was conducted …


Piloting Pe/Pg Systems In Maine School Districts: Lessons Learned, Ian Mette, Janet C. Fairman Jun 2016

Piloting Pe/Pg Systems In Maine School Districts: Lessons Learned, Ian Mette, Janet C. Fairman

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Recommendations And Resources For Evaluating Community School Programs, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson Apr 2016

Recommendations And Resources For Evaluating Community School Programs, Janet C. Fairman, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Successful Strategies And Challenges For Extended Learning Time Programs: Case Studies Of Six Maine Schools, Ian M. Mette, Catharine Biddle, Janet C. Fairman Mar 2016

Successful Strategies And Challenges For Extended Learning Time Programs: Case Studies Of Six Maine Schools, Ian M. Mette, Catharine Biddle, Janet C. Fairman

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Local Implementation Of State Standards-Based Policy, Phase Iv Policy Report, Erika K. Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Catherine Fallona Mar 2016

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Local Implementation Of State Standards-Based Policy, Phase Iv Policy Report, Erika K. Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Catherine Fallona

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Factors Influencing Parents’ Decision To Use Public Pre-K Programs In Maine: Results Of A Parent Survey, Janet C. Fairman, Mary Ellin Logue, Sharon Labrie Feb 2016

Factors Influencing Parents’ Decision To Use Public Pre-K Programs In Maine: Results Of A Parent Survey, Janet C. Fairman, Mary Ellin Logue, Sharon Labrie

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Using Evidence-Based Criteria For Block Grant Funding Of Collaborative Time For Educator Professional Development, Janet C. Fairman, A. James Artesani Feb 2016

Using Evidence-Based Criteria For Block Grant Funding Of Collaborative Time For Educator Professional Development, Janet C. Fairman, A. James Artesani

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Remedial Course Enrollments And Student Outcomes In Maine's Public Higher Education Institutions, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2016

Remedial Course Enrollments And Student Outcomes In Maine's Public Higher Education Institutions, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Successful Strategies For Extended Learning Opportunities: A Literature Review Of Academic Benefits And Beyond, Catharine Biddle, Ian M. Mette Jan 2016

Successful Strategies For Extended Learning Opportunities: A Literature Review Of Academic Benefits And Beyond, Catharine Biddle, Ian M. Mette

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Remedial Course Enrollments And Student Outcomes In Maine’S Public Higher Education Institutions, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2016

Remedial Course Enrollments And Student Outcomes In Maine’S Public Higher Education Institutions, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


An Examination Of Using Social Impact Bonds To Fund Education In Maine, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson Jan 2016

An Examination Of Using Social Impact Bonds To Fund Education In Maine, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Principals Discuss Early Implementation Of The Assistments Online Homework Tutor For Mathematics, Janet Fairman, Michael Porter, Susannah Fisher Aug 2015

Principals Discuss Early Implementation Of The Assistments Online Homework Tutor For Mathematics, Janet Fairman, Michael Porter, Susannah Fisher

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Proficiency-Based Diploma System In Maine: Implementing District-Level High School Graduation Policies Phase Iii Report, Erika K. Stump, David L. Silvernail Jun 2015

Proficiency-Based Diploma System In Maine: Implementing District-Level High School Graduation Policies Phase Iii Report, Erika K. Stump, David L. Silvernail

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Teacher Professional Evaluation And Professional Growth Systems In Maine: 2015 Report, Craig A. Mason, Shihfen Tu Jun 2015

Teacher Professional Evaluation And Professional Growth Systems In Maine: 2015 Report, Craig A. Mason, Shihfen Tu

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


Public Preschool Programs In Maine: Four Case Studies Of Quality Programs, Mary Ellin Logue, Shihfen Tu, Susannah Fisher, Craig Mason Jun 2015

Public Preschool Programs In Maine: Four Case Studies Of Quality Programs, Mary Ellin Logue, Shihfen Tu, Susannah Fisher, Craig Mason

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.


A Preliminary Examination Of The Relationships Between The Use Levels Of Mlti Devices And School-Level Poverty, Bernadette Doykos, David L. Silvernail, Amy F. Johnson Mar 2015

A Preliminary Examination Of The Relationships Between The Use Levels Of Mlti Devices And School-Level Poverty, Bernadette Doykos, David L. Silvernail, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.