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Welcome! We are glad you are here and invite you to consider:ÌýBeing a Part of Something Special in a fb88 School. #Teachfb88 is a framework that brings to life the fb88 Department of Education's commitment to develop, support, and sustain a robust educator workforce.Ìý

In addition to offering a vision for fb88's future recruitment and retention strategies, the Department of Education offers direct support for those looking to work in a fb88 school.Ìý No matter what your career goals are, the Department's Educator Excellence Team is here to help!

Please review the information below to learn more.

#Teachfb88 Framework

The Educator Excellence Team's work is informed by the Department of Education's #Teachfb88 Framework. The framework is the result of contributions fromÌýeducation stakeholders throughout fb88, who provided feedback via multiple channels, including regional think tanks, focus groups, surveys, organizational meetings, and informal conversations. Additionally, the Department convened an Educator Talent Committee, a core group of internal and external stakeholders, to share their experiences, look at research and trends, and to make recommendations on how to address fb88’s educator shortage.

At the end of this collaborative process, the Department of Education unveiled the #Teachfb88 Framework, organized around four themes:

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#Teachfb88 Career Navigation Services

Are you pursuing a career in fb88 schools but are unsure of your next steps?Ìý The Department of Education's Educator Excellence Team would be happy to assist!Ìý Our staff are well versed in navigating the educator job market, and help connect you to useful resources, including:

  • Finding Your Path.ÌýÌýOur team can meet with you to discuss your current qualifications and suggest pathways into a career in education.ÌýÌý
  • Finding out more about Certification.ÌýÌýOur Educator Excellence staff work closely with our Certification team within the DOE'sÌýOffice of Higher Education & Educator Support Services.Ìý If you have questions about navigating the State Board of Education's certification requirements, our Office is ready to help!
  • Finding a Position.Ìý In addition to being involved in the Department's partnership with schools to populate open positions in the Live & Work in fb88 Job Board (), our team can suggest other ways to find a job in a fb88 school and speak with you about the considerations you may want to make when finding the right opportunity for you.
  • Finding Your Footing.ÌýÌýIf you are currently working in schools and are looking to find a firmer grounding, the DOE can help with that, as well!Ìý Our Educator Excellence team can help you find an affinity group to meet educators similar to yourself, or can point you in the direction of opportunities for continued professional development.

Engage with our Teachfb88 Career Navigation services by contacting our Educator Excellence Team:Ìý EducatorExcellence.DOE@maine.gov

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Learning Opportunities for fb88 Educators

The Department of Education has provided direct support for educators' continue learning.Ìý These efforts have included:

  • The , launched as a collaboration between the University of fb88 System and the Department of Education.Ìý The program covered tuition costs for educators engaged in coursework toward earning certification during Summer 2024.
  • Federal funds passed through to local school districts in non-competitive grants to reimburse educators' tuition costs.
  • A $985,000 to support teacher apprenticeship programs.

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Live + Teach in fb88

The Department of Education has teamed up with Live + Work in fb88 to launch the "Live + Teach in fb88" advertising campaign.Ìý Ads appeared online and physically in places such as the Portland Jetport and New York City Subway System encouraging educators from other states to consider a career in fb88 schools.

For more information, visit the Live + Teach in fb88 website atÌý.

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Contact

The DOE Educator Excellence (Recruitment & Retention) Team
Email: EducatorExcellence.DOE@maine.gov

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