News, Professional Development
REGISTER What? Classroom management is often used synonymously with student behavior, but it has much more to do with an educator’s routines, habits, and responses. Date: Tuesday, October 10thTime: 4:30 – 6:00PMLocation: ZoomWho: Educators in their first 5 years...
News, Professional Development
REGISTER There’s no way around it – the first two years in the classroom are tough, but strong mentorship can provide newer teachers with the supports they need to thrive and persist. Developed in partnership with early career teachers, this training emphasizes best...
Early Career Educators, News, Professional Development
Welcome back! At MEA, we know the first few weeks of school are both exciting and exhausting. We also know that for our newer educators there can be a steep learning curve–that’s why we are hosting two “What I Wish I Knew” Panels, where a panel...
Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Summer 23
In January of 2023, Sarah Wishart-Rogers, Larissa Costello, and Emily Hachey joined the ranks of 458 Maine Educators who have achieved National Board Certification. Mallory Cook had the opportunity to sit down with them to celebrate this achievement and to better...
News, Professional Development
MEA Summer Conference: Growing a Strong Union The Maine Education Association invites you to join us at our annual summer conference on July 31st and August 1st at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. MEA is once more able to provide a FREE double occupancy hotel...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Winter 23, Your Union
Several changes have been made to the certification rules in Maine as the state works to maintain well-qualified educators for our students. The MEA went through the changes and compiled this simple outline to help you understand what you need to know in order to...