Published September 14, 2007

Information and Locations of the Regional High School Leadership Team Meetings

We are excited to meet with the leadership teams to discuss the expansion of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) to our high schools and career and technical education centers. This initiative is a critical next step in supporting Maine’s educators to prepare all secondary students for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century. Educators in grades 9-12 will receive professional development, equipment, and support, beginning with the 2007-2008 school year.

The technology tools available through the MLTI Project will support state-wide literacy and numeracy efforts and promote 21st century strategies for improved learning opportunities for our students. MLTI staff will be convening professional learning opportunities in all regions of the state throughout the school year. These meetings will ensure understanding of the scope, context, and agreements of this important initiative, and serve to reinforce that this is a learning initiative rather than simply a laptop distribution program. Additionally, administrators and their school-based leadership teams will have opportunities to collaborate with other high schools, and career and technical education centers, on planning and implementing literacy and numeracy programs connected to systemic secondary school redesign, in support of Maine’s Learning Results.

For the initial regional meetings, school-based leadership teams are being asked to convene in each of the 9 superintendent regions. Each school-based leadership team should include 5 members: the principal, librarian, technology coordinator and two teacher-leaders (one of whom should be designated as the MLTI stipended Teacher Leader. To view the description, please click the file link on the right). At this first meeting we will seek feedback from the teams that will guide us as we plan meaningful, appropriate, and supportive professional development for high school staff.

Important notes:
It is crucial for every principal to be present at the initial regional meetings to receive the administrative passwords for their school.
Leadership team members should each bring a new MLTI device to their meeting.
Please bring copies of any documents that reflect the plans you have for your school during the 07-08 school year.

The agenda and locations:

8:30- 9:00
Registration and connectivity

9:00-12:00
Introductions
Vision and purpose of the initiative
Hopes and Fears
Critical elements of professional development
Role of stipened teacher leader
Job alike meetings (Principals, teacher leaders/librarians, tech leads)
Successes and challenges of the project

12:00 to 1:00
Lunch on your own

1:15-3:00
Your Resources: MLTI staff, Apple, Literacy, Numeracy and Professional Learning Community Development
Team Time
Assessment of the Project-research and data collection from each school
Distribution of Administrative password

Regional Locations and Dates:

  • Aroostook, September 17, University of Maine at Presque Isle
  • Hancock, September 20, Hancock County Technical Center, Ellsworth
  • Kennebec, September 21, The Grandeur Sun, Waterville
  • York, September 25, Biddeford Middle School, Biddeford
  • Penquis, September 26, Piscataquis Community High School, Guilford
  • Washington, September 27, University of Maine at Machias
  • Western Maine, September 28, University of Maine at Farmington
  • Cumberland, October 2, University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus
  • MidCoast, October 3, University of Maine Hutchinson Center, Belfast

TO REGISTER FOR YOUR REGIONAL MEETING, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Please note that each person should register seperately.

We look forward to meeting with our high school leadership teams to partner on this 21st Century journey!

Should you have any questions, please contact Laura Brown, MLTI Project Assistant, at (207) 624-6746, or by email at laura.brown@maine.gov .