Education

• Reference: Education  (45,458)
• Reference: Education: K through 12: Technology  (99)
• Regional: North America: United States: Education  (198)
• Regional: North America: United States: Regions: New England: Education  (15)

Acadia Center for English Immersion - Summer English courses for adults, with small classes, expert teachers, near ocean beaches and national park: an unforgettable learning vacation. Brochures, fees, program dates, photographs, and map provided.

American Schools- Maine site - Use this search engine for address and information on many Maine schools.

Androscoggin Valley Education Collaborative - Educational association between Auburn, Lewiston, SAD #52, Union 29, Union 30, Union 44 and Bates College.

ApprenticeShop Boatbuilding School - Part of the Atlantic Challenge Foundation teaching traditional wooden boat building, seamanship, and sailing.

Bangor Theological Seminary - A center established for theological study in northern New England. Admissions, course descriptions, degrees, and campus information.

Camp Kieve - This is more than a youth camp. Established by the Kennedy family, Kieve is a leader in promoting 'skills in decision making and problem solving among youth.'

Darling Marine Center, University of Maine - A marine laboratory. Part of the University of Maine and School of Marine Sciences.

Education America Network: Maine - Resource for educational career seekers to find teaching jobs. Part of a national site. Database for Maine is limited.

Elan Alumni - Support group dedicated to the graduates and other alumni of Elan School. Photographs, private chat, discussion board, and resources available.

ISANNE: Independent Schools Association of Northern New England - A complete listing of New England, including Maines Independent Schools.

Kids' Consortium - Promotes learning through community involvement. Provides information about student service learning projects, professional development, calendar, and publications.

The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design - Offers state-of-the-art boatbuilding, yacht design, and marine systems technicians programs. Located in Kennebunkport.

Learning for Life - Provides classroom and worksite programs for schools and youth serving organizations. Good educational resource for the entire family.

LEO: Librarians and Educators Online - A consulting company in Stonington specializing in helping schools and libraries integrate technology.

Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities - MADSEC is the professional association for administrators of special education in Maine. Provides newsletter, committees, the law, workship photographs, membership, and contact information.

Maine Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - A professional organization for educators that provides continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education - A statewide partnership to improve the lives of people in Maine through change in education. Features background, learning results, events, and priorities.

Maine CollegeSTART - Provides an entry point into university education for those who may not be able to or wish to attend one of the campuses.

Maine K-12 Schools on the Web - Search for a school web page, e-mail address, staff, class reunions, or alumni information.

Maine Learning Technology Initiative - Provides information about program that provided laptops to all students in the 7th and 8th grade. Features history, student projects, curriculum resources, press, and news.

Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance - A non-profit partnership of educational, business, research, and community leaders. Excellent resource with links to curriculum programs, standards, professional opportunities, electronic networking, grants and awards.

The Maine Principals' Association - General information about the MPA and public school activities. Sponsors invitational sports championships and activities for young men and women attending high school.

Maine Questions and Answers - Educational information for students from the State Department, including FAQs, printable coloring pages, reports and lesson plans, and a downloadable trivia game for kids.

Maine Rural School Partnership - Shares educational resources throughout central Maine school districts. Provides history, schools involved, committees, and calendar.

Maine School and Library Net - Resource to locate schools and libraries in the state.

Maine School Leadership Network - Unique program to build the leadership capacity of teachers, principals, and school-based educators to increase student learning.

Maine School Management Association - Links to Legislative information, superintendent and school boards in Maine.

Maine State PTA - Professional organization for Maine parents dedicated to improving the lives of children.

Marine Law Institute - Provides legal research, teaching, and public service to establish marine policies. Features local and national publications, legal updates, educational courses, and links.

Media Studies - Features University of Southern Maine's Department of Communication and Media Studies program.

Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory - The largest cold water research facility in the Eastern US for the study of various aspects of the physiology of marine and fresh water fauna.

Outward Bound: Reach New Heights - An affiliated school in Rockland offering Hurricane Island Outward Bound courses and adventures on the rugged, coast of Maine.

Summer Field Studies-College of the Atlantic - Undergraduate, graduate, children's camp, and family summer programs inspired by the resources along the coast and in Acadia National Park.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension - Links to 16 County offices, resources, publications, topics of local interest.

University of Maine System: Distance Learning - Currently, 31 degree and certificate programs available. Over 100 online and ITV courses. Provides information, course descriptions, tution, and FAQs.

University of Maine System: Mariner Gateway - Links to electronic, academic research in Maine.