Maine

Professional development system

A Professional Development Specialist staffed at the Maine Department of Education coordinates professional development for adult education program staff based on needs that emerge through data analysis, performance outcomes, and annual statewide professional development needs assessment.

STAR implementation

In Maine, eight adult education programs are implementing STAR, with eight program administrators and 12 teachers participating. Each teacher is implementing STAR in at least one classroom.

A variety of classes are represented, such as computer classes, ESOL, math, writing, and reading. The majority of classes are multi-level.

Most teachers have an education background, but not a specialty in reading.

Maine continues to implement STAR. This year Maine is evaluating the program in the state to determine whether to continue and/or expand participation.

Maine continues to support the original Maine STAR pilot sites with ongoing professional development and onsite technical assistance. Maine has one nationally certified STAR trainer and a teacher leader who provide the STAR training to participating programs. Each year Maine provides the initial 6-day STAR training to participating programs as well as regional booster trainings for follow-up support.

Programs implementing STAR