RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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From behind the scenes, Jackie Roy-Lamiette has kept Auburn school running
The administrative assistant at Margaret Murphy Centers for Children, whose daughter attended the school for children with developmental disabilities and autism, connects with parents in a way that staff can’t.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.
As more districts prepare to take over services for 3- to 5-year-olds with disabilities, a pilot program shows positive results and steep challenges ahead.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston schools are running out of space, officials say
With growing enrollment, including a new, money-saving special education program, officials say they are running out of space.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine’s Child Development Services is struggling to pay its contractors on time
After significant turnover in the finance office, Maine’s Department of Education says CDS has experienced ‘widespread’ issues with paying some of its 345 contracted providers on time.
Posted inFranklin, Local News, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program
As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain High School seeks long-term substitute for special education
The person must be qualified by the state and have a background check.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Spruce Mountain school district looks to improve services for students with accommodations
Power School software currently provides accommodations information to administrators but not teachers.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
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”.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
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.