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A Maine state steering committee of education thought-leaders who work across the University of Maine System and Maine Department of Education has been working together with the CEEDAR Center since 2023 to focus on building the inclusive capacity of our state's education personnel preparation systems. Our goal is to better prepare teachers and educational leaders to more effectively support diverse students using multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Recognizing current challenges faced by Maine's rural schools, a significant part of our steering committee work this year is focused on creating expanded opportunities within UMS for future educators and leaders to earn dual certifications in general and special education. This collaborative and strategic effort seeks to build a more highly-skilled and inclusive teaching workforce capable of meeting the growing and diverse needs of students across rural PreK-12 settings. By increasing the inclusive preparedness of our UMS educator preparatory programs, we aim to improve PreK- 12 education for all students, improve PreK-12 school and post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities, and increase teacher retention and resiliency in rural areas.
Publication Date
10-28-2024
Recommended Citation
Howorth, Sarah; Whitlock, Tracy; Frazier, Erin; Flanagan, Sara; Howorth, Sarah; McLeod, Kate; Brown-Chidsey, Rachel; and Kimball, Walter, "Creating Inclusive Teaching Capacity in Rural Schools" (2024). Rural Issues Symposium. 76.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/rural_issues/76