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Educational Videos About Restraint And Seclusion, Jodie Hall
Educational Videos About Restraint And Seclusion, Jodie Hall
Poster Presentations
The Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion (C.A.R.S.) is a group of stakeholders whose mission is to prevent the overuse of restraint and seclusion within the educational setting. As part of Jodie Hall’s training with the New Hampshire-Maine LEND Program, she worked with C.A.R.S. to update their resources and parent education materials. This poster presentation reports on the outcome of her work and the development of a series of short informational videos which may be accessed via the internet.
Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Educator Perceptions Of Implementation, Amy Johnson, Erika Stump
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
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
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
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
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
Mobility In Maine Schools: Impact On Student Performance And Proficiency, Craig A. Mason, Shihfen Tu
Maine Education Policy Research Institute
No abstract provided.
Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Getting To Graduation, Erika K. Stump, Bernadette Doykos, Maria Rios Branche
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
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
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.