Post on 21-Aug-2020
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Providing
Special Education
During COVID-19
Zoom Meeting Date:
5/7/2020
Team Members
Roberta Lucas – Federal Programs Coordinator
roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Leora Byras – Special Education Consultant
leora.byras@maine.gov
Anne-Marie Adamson – Special Education Consultant
anne-marie.adamson@maine.gov
Colette Soldati-Sullivan – Special Education Consultant
colette.soldati@maine.gov
We are all navigating the changing landscape
of Education in these uncertain times.
Our intention is to provide information, resources
and support for educators; including related
service providers and educational technicians, as
they work to engage students, parents, families
and caregivers participating in and accessing
Tele-Education.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Libby Stone-Sterling, Director
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
https://www.maine.gov/rehab/73422/maine_cew/cew_transition/index.html
Vermont Resource Guide
PDF –
Vermont Agency of Education
Implementing Transition Services During
Remote Learning
Implementing Transition Services During Remote
Learning: Vermont Agency of Education
www.Virtualjobshadow.com
This site is not free. However, it is one that Voc Rehab uses frequently with
their clients.
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https://www.umassed.edu/TransitionsACR/coronavirus/
https://www.Loc.gov
Jason Reynolds Seventh National Ambassador for Young Peoples
Literature: Write.Right.rite video series.
NAMI
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Where do I go for Current Updates?
Federal government documents:
OCR Fact Sheet (03/16/2020)
http://bit.ly/COVIDOCRFacts
FERPA Guidance (03/12/2020)
http://bit.ly/FERPA-COVID19
OSEP Guidance (03/21/2020)
Supplemental Fact Sheet
Where do I go for Current Updates?
Maine Department of Education Special Services Website:
https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/specialed
State Director, Erin Frazier, has updated questions/answers, which
can be found in the Director's Corner on the Maine Department of
Education website:
https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/specialed/director
Disclaimer:
The links and websites shared in this
PowerPoint are for information and reference
only and are not endorsed in any way by the
Maine Department of Education.
Ongoing Resource List:
Social and Emotional Learning: 7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During School Closurehttps://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ways-maintain-relationships-during-your-school-closure
US Department of Agriculture
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/families#kids
Maine DOE Newsroom
https://mainedoenews.net/2020/04/15/priority-notice-spotting-signs-of-child-abuse-and-neglect-during-the-covid-19-emergency-an-updated-guide-for-educational-professionals-
and-others-who-care-for-maine-children/
PBS Teacher’s Lounge
https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/using-ken-burns-in-the-classroom-in-your-new-virtual-
classroom
Scholastic Teacher’s Activity
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/
Library of Congress
https://www.Loc.gov
Ongoing Resource List continued:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
https://www.maine.gov/rehab/73422/maine_cew/cew_transition/index.html
My Next Move – Interest Profiler
https://www.mynextmove.org
Career One Stop – Your Source for Career Exploration, Training and Jobs
https://www.careeronestop.org
University of Missouri Career Center
https://career.Missouri.edu
Work Interest Wizard
https://workinterestwizard.com
Self Determination Student – Self Assessment
https://www.imdetermined.org
Career Aptitude Test
https://www.123test.com
Ongoing Resource List continued:
Princeton Review – Career Quiz
https://www.princetonreview.com
Career Personality Profiler
https://www.truity.com/view/tests/personality-career
Explore Work
www.Explore-work.com
US Bureau of Labor
Www.Bls.gov/ooh
Virtual Job shadow
https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/
My Next Move
www.Mynextmove.org
My Skills – My Future
www.Myskillsmyfuture.org
Ongoing Resource List continued:
Youth Rules – Preparing the 21st Century Workforce
www.Youthrules.gov
US Department of Labor – Career One Stop
www.careeronestop.org
Remember...
Please know that MDOE is here to support you and that we
will continue to provide you with the most updated
information as we receive it.
“All You Need To Know: Mindfulness and Coranavirus” Judson Brewer talks about the link between the immune system, offering ways that you can take care of your wellbeing and
mindfulness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpHTjnYbNEQ&list=PLPo2m2ov3ADjzC8ezkhknlUQsYaFT
s-IG&index=2
Contact Information
Roberta Lucas – Federal Programs Coordinator
roberta.lucas@maine.gov
Leora Byras – Special Education Consultant
leora.byras@maine.gov
Anne-Marie Adamson – Special Education Consultant
anne-marie.adamson@maine.gov
Colette Soldati-Sullivan – Special Education Consultant
colette.soldati@maine.gov
Who’s Who at MDOE• Pender Makin – Maine State Commissioner of Education
• Erin Frazier – State Director of Special Services B-20
• Ann Belanger – Deputy Director for Special Services
• Roberta Lucas – Federal Programs Coordinator
• Mary Adley – Coordinator of State Agency Programs and Special Projects
• Roy Fowler – State Director Child Development Services
• Barbara McGowen – Finance Coordinator
• Shawn Collier – Data and Research Coordinator
• David Emberley – Due Process Consultant
• Tracy Whitlock – Special Education Consultant/Special Projects
• Colette Sullivan – Special Education Consultant
• Leora Byras – Special Education Consultant
• Anne-Marie Adamson – Special Education Consultant
• Colene O’Neill – Secretary Specialist
• Julie Pelletier – Secretary Associate
Maine DOE is offering Contact Hours for each
Special Services Zoom meeting you view.
Please follow these steps:
1. Email Leora Byras at leora.byras@maine.gov on Friday with the
codes for each Zoom meeting you viewed.
2. You can go back and watch prior Special Services Zoom
meetings.
3. Allow at least 5 business days to receive your certificate of
participation.
Code for Contact Hours
- tourist57
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