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Gifted and Talented Education in Maine
Gifted and Talented Education in Maine
MEGAT encourages all educators of the gifted in Maine to get involved in their regional groups and consider serving on the board.
It is a rewarding professional experience and extremely important in working to serve the needs of Maine’s gifted youth.
It is a rewarding professional experience and extremely important in working to serve the needs of Maine’s gifted youth.
MEGAT is excited to offer a two-day virtual event for our 2020 Fall Conference.
Both days will include a keynote presentation and live Q&A interactive session designed to support social emotional wellness, promote advocacy for gifted learners, and nurture student/teacher partnerships during these challenging times.
This year's event is being offered free of charge.
Registered attendees will have digital access to recordings and shared resources.
Both days will include a keynote presentation and live Q&A interactive session designed to support social emotional wellness, promote advocacy for gifted learners, and nurture student/teacher partnerships during these challenging times.
This year's event is being offered free of charge.
Registered attendees will have digital access to recordings and shared resources.
Registrations will open soon!
Gifted and Talented - Applications
The Maine Department of Education is committed to meeting the needs of all learners, as outlined in our strategic plan. We provide reimbursement to school districts for certain approved costs that support locally-developed “gifted and talented” programs and provide professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school districts in instructional practices such as differentiation, innovative pathways, and other supports for meeting the diverse needs of Maine’s learners.
FY 20-21 Applications
In an effort to minimize the workload for our schools during the 2020-2021 school year, the Department will not require a Gifted and Talented, or “Talent Development” application for school units that will be continuing their programming in substantially the same format as school year 2019-2020.PLEASE VISIT www.maine.gov/doe/funding/gpa/gt FOR MORE INFORMATION.
If a school unit did not have an approved program in school year 2019-2020, but plans to have one in school year 2020-2021, please contact gt.doe@maine.gov
Subsidy allocations for school units with approved programs will be calculated using the same methodology, comparing budget costs to actual costs, therefore it is important that school units enter their financial data in the NEO Financial module, per the model chart of accounts for Gifted and Talented programs, available at this link, in the “Regular Instruction” box: https://www.maine.gov/doe/funding/accounting/handbook
If your business office is unsure of what constitutes an allowable cost, please refer to Rule Chapter 104 or contact Ida Batista of the School Finance Team at ida.batista@maine.gov
The Maine Department of Education is committed to meeting the needs of all learners, as outlined in our strategic plan. We provide reimbursement to school districts for certain approved costs that support locally-developed “gifted and talented” programs and provide professional development opportunities and technical assistance to school districts in instructional practices such as differentiation, innovative pathways, and other supports for meeting the diverse needs of Maine’s learners.
FY 20-21 Applications
In an effort to minimize the workload for our schools during the 2020-2021 school year, the Department will not require a Gifted and Talented, or “Talent Development” application for school units that will be continuing their programming in substantially the same format as school year 2019-2020.PLEASE VISIT www.maine.gov/doe/funding/gpa/gt FOR MORE INFORMATION.
If a school unit did not have an approved program in school year 2019-2020, but plans to have one in school year 2020-2021, please contact gt.doe@maine.gov
Subsidy allocations for school units with approved programs will be calculated using the same methodology, comparing budget costs to actual costs, therefore it is important that school units enter their financial data in the NEO Financial module, per the model chart of accounts for Gifted and Talented programs, available at this link, in the “Regular Instruction” box: https://www.maine.gov/doe/funding/accounting/handbook
If your business office is unsure of what constitutes an allowable cost, please refer to Rule Chapter 104 or contact Ida Batista of the School Finance Team at ida.batista@maine.gov
Job Openings in Maine
MSAD 17
The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher at multiple elementary schools in our district.
Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s).
Reports to: Building Principal
Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:
As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:
- Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
- Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
- Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.
- Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
- Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
- Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
- Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.
How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover- letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcripts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.
232 Main St Suite 2
South Paris, ME 04281
Phone - 207-743-8972
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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