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PublishedApril 29, 2024
Spruce Mountain High School seeks long-term substitute for special education
The person must be qualified by the state and have a background check.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Spruce Mountain school district looks to improve services for students with accommodations
Power School software currently provides accommodations information to administrators but not teachers.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2023
RSU 9 special services seeing improvement in staffing
RSU 9 Special Services Director John Jones stated the program had seen improvement in staffing on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the board of directors meeting, but still has some "key vacancies".
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PublishedOctober 12, 2023
RSU 9 faces increase in homeschooled students
During his superintendent's report on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Superintendent Christian Elkington engaged in a discussion with the board over staff and student retention.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2023
Auburn School Department deficient in some areas of special education, audit shows
A state audit found some areas in the Auburn school district's special education program which are not up to standard.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2023
RSU 9 special services prepares for the coming school year
Special Services Director John Jones gave a report of the successes the program has had in the past while it looks forward to the upcoming year.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2022
RSU 9 special services challenged by number, needs of students
Six new educational technicians have been hired to help with the caseload.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2022
‘Everyone is good at something’: Leavitt High School teacher named Special Education Professional of the Year
Angela Wright helps students find their hidden talents and skills so they can thrive.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2021
For parents of children with Down Syndrome, respite is elusive but joy is not
The challenges of caring for intellectually handicapped family members can be overwhelming. Parents have no choice but to advocate through a difficult system for their children.
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PublishedMay 17, 2021
Bill would end use of student restraint and seclusion in Maine schools
The measure has the support of advocates for the disabled, but school administrators and some parents said the bill would prohibit some of the only techniques that work in dangerous situations.
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