December 2007 and January 2008
2008 All State Conference Registration Forms are now available on the Conference Page
Maine Education Association &mdash Call for Conference Presenters
2008 Professional Issues Conference
Mind the Gap: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap
March 29 – Abromson Center, Portland
The Maine Education Association invites proposals for its 2008 Professional Issues Conference, Mind the Gap: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap, to be held March 29, 2008 at the Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland. MEA members and Maine Department of Education staff who have contributions to share with educators on the topic are encouraged to submit a proposal to present.
In order to be responsive to the diverse needs and interests of MEA members in looking at the whole school community being involved in improving the learning and working environment, we are asking for proposals on such potential themes and topics as:
· Instructional and learning strategies
· Curriculum
· Assessment and evaluation
· Technology in the classrooms
· Health and safety issues
· Diversity
· Student behavior
Each presenter will be asked to do two (2) one and one half hour sessions back-to-back (so presenters will be doing either 2 morning sessions or 2 afternoon sessions). Send two (2) copies of proposals on the attached form to MEA. Proposals must be received by 5 PM on February 1. Although presenters serve on a contributing basis, mileage will be paid. In order to ensure that presenters do not incur out of pocket expenses, hotel and dinner the night before will be provided for those required to travel. We will, of course, assist with copying materials as well.
Proposals will be read by a Conference Committee. Information may be edited for space and clarity. Selections will be made by the Committee and decisions will be e-mailed to all applicants by February 15, 2008.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and for your work to improve education in Maine. For your convenience, the form is available online at www.maine.nea.org.
Cheryl Lunde, MEA Director of Training and Professional Development clunde@nea.org
1-888-622-4418 ext. 2213
January 30, 2008
2008 Professional Issues Conference
Mind the Gap: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap
March 29 – Abromson Center, Portland
The Maine Education Association invites proposals for its 2008 Professional Issues Conference, Mind the Gap: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap, to be held March 29, 2008 at the Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland. MEA members and Maine Department of Education staff who have contributions to share with educators on the topic are encouraged to submit a proposal to present.
In order to be responsive to the diverse needs and interests of MEA members in looking at the whole school community being involved in improving the learning and working environment, we are asking for proposals on such potential themes and topics as:
· Instructional and learning strategies
· Curriculum
· Assessment and evaluation
· Technology in the classrooms
· Health and safety issues
· Diversity
· Student behavior
Each presenter will be asked to do two (2) one and one half hour sessions back-to-back (so presenters will be doing either 2 morning sessions or 2 afternoon sessions). Send two (2) copies of proposals on the attached form to MEA. Proposals must be received by 5 PM on February 1. Although presenters serve on a contributing basis, mileage will be paid. In order to ensure that presenters do not incur out of pocket expenses, hotel and dinner the night before will be provided for those required to travel. We will, of course, assist with copying materials as well.
Proposals will be read by a Conference Committee. Information may be edited for space and clarity. Selections will be made by the Committee and decisions will be e-mailed to all applicants by February 15, 2008.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and for your work to improve education in Maine. For your convenience, the form is available online at www.maine.nea.org.
Cheryl Lunde, MEA Director of Training and Professional Development clunde@nea.org
1-888-622-4418 ext. 2213
January 26, 2008
The Maine Department of Education has just released dates and times for Regional Forums to gather input (ideas, concerns, commendations, etc) for the purpose of developing legislation that will determine graduation requirements for all Maine Students - Chapter 127.
Here is a chance for Music and Arts Educators everywhere to have their voices and community advocates heard. Go to the following website for more details: www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=edu_letters&id=49234&v=article
January 24, 2008
The MMEA 2007 All State Concert will be broadcast by
Maine Public Radio on Wednesday, March 12th at 8:00 pm
on the MaineStage program.
Take advantage of this
rare opportunity to hear Maine's high school musicians
show the greater MPR broadcast area what high
schoolers are doing in Maine.
January 10, 2008
NEW PROGRAM - UMAINE YOUTH MUSIC
What is UMaine Youth Music?
UMaine Youth Music is a community-based music
program designed for aspiring young musicians in grades 6-8. Offered by the
Music Division at The University of Maine in Orono, this innovative new
program is designed to
supplement the young musical community by nurturing each student's talent in
keyboard, music theory, and also provide group lessons on a wide variety of
instruments.
For more information, please go to the Student Opportunities Page
January 8, 2008
Final Call for Presenters for “ARTS, INNOVATION and CREATIVITY”
2008 Spring Institute &mdash April 6 & 7
Please download the information and presenter form at: Final Call for Presenters(doc) Any questions should be directed to Argy Nestor at argy.nestor@maine.gov
The Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestra and Symphonic Band is
having auditions for the spring 2008 session on Saturday, January 12
at the BSO office beginning at 12:00 noon.
All string and band
instruments may audition. It is possible to be in both the orchestra
and symphonic band. Rehearsals are 1:00-3:30 on Sunday afternoons
for ten weeks, culminating in a concert at Peakes Auditorium on April
6. Please inform your students and have them contact me for an
audition time - 244-7193, redmondson@u98.k12.me.us
Rebecca Edmondson &mdash BSYO Conductor
January 7, 2008
The second meeting of the Maine Band Directors’ Forum will take place on Sunday, January 20 at 2:00pm, at Bowdoin College.
The meeting will take place in Room 106 &mdash Bannister, which is located in the back end of the Chapel on the Bowdoin campus.Please see the Maine Band Director's Page for more info.
December 15, 2007
All State Jazz Festival Information now posted.
Please use the State Events link above to access Host letter, Schedule for Festival, Directions to Scarborough HS, and CD order forms.
December 14, 2007
Jazz Improvisation Weekend January 19-20, 2007 at the University of Southern Maine. (Please go to the Jazz Page for further details!)
Students will have the
opportunity to play jazz and attend a variety of clinics. Clinicians will cover issues such
as, you guessed it, the art of jazz improvisation, and issues concerning the student’s
own major instrument. In addition to this, a great deal of time will be spent focusing on
jazz improvisation while performing in a combo setting. Throughout the weekend,
students will have ample time to work with the USM School of Music jazz faculty.
If you have students that are interested in attending, please respond to the
manager of the event, Rob Duquette, ASAP to reserve a space. Rob may be reached by
telephone at (207)780-5126 or by e-mail at robduquette@verizon.net. Please include
your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, the name of your school and the
grade you are currently attending.
