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REPORT OF THE MAINE COMMISSION ON MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION, 2009

REPORT OF THE MAINE COMMISSION ON MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION, 2009. Why Now?. Maine Learning Results emphasizes college, career, and citizenship readiness MDOE 2007

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REPORT OF THE MAINE COMMISSION ON MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION, 2009

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  1. REPORT OF THE MAINE COMMISSION ON MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION, 2009

  2. Why Now? • Maine Learning Results emphasizes college, career, and citizenship readiness MDOE 2007 • Middle Level Education is a critical bridge connecting elementary and high schools in the PK-20 continuum Bright Futures, MDOE 2009 • Improving 8th grade achievement supersedes high school academic enhancement for college and career success The Forgotten Middle, ACT 2008 • Student achievement improves most when schools implement the full range of middle level practices Fundamentals For Student Success, NMSA 2006

  3. Maine Middle Level Students are: • capable of high academic achievement • experiencing physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth faster than any time except for their first two years of life • most engaged when learning is intellectually stimulating , developmentally appropriate, relevant to their lives, and incorporates current learning technologies.

  4. Charge Of The Commission • Report on the current state of Maine middle level education • Make recommendations to the Maine DOE about needed improvements in educating Maine’s 10 – 15 year olds

  5. Findings Of The Commission • Many Maine middle grades schools have made organizational changes in response to the needs of their students • Fewer Maine middle grades schools have made changes in curriculum, instruction, and assessment • Too many middle level schools have reached a plateau where achievement as measured by the MEAs has stalled. • MLTI has transformed teaching and learning in many Maine middle grades schools.

  6. 12 Core Practices For Effective Middle Grades Education • 1-5: Learning and Teaching Practices in Maine’s Middle Level Schools • 6-12: School Practices to Support Learning and Teaching in Maine’s Middle Level Schools

  7. Learning and Teaching Practices • Accessible, relevant, challenging, and integrative curriculum • Effective research-based instructional practices • Instructional practices anchored in 21st Century literacies • 1:1 learning technologies integrated throughout the curriculum • Learning process characterized by creativity and innovation

  8. Practices Supporting Learning & Teaching 6. Courageous, collaborative and democratic leadership 7. Safe, caring, inclusive climate • Organizational structures maximize sense of community, support meaningful relationships, and optimize curriculum delivery • Diverse and comprehensive co-curricular program • Professional development models effective teaching and learning • Parents are actively involved as partners 12.Staff are knowledgeable about young adolescents and enjoy working with them

  9. Middle Level Resources www.maine.gov/education/ml

  10. Consultant Contact Information Argy Nestor Visual and Performing Arts Specialist and Middle Level Contact MDOE 207-624-6825 argy.nestor@maine.gov Jill Spencer Consultant 207-353-2746 jillspencer51@gmail.com Chris Toy Consultant 207-653-3163 christoy.net@gmail.com

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