Education

» 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.

   
   http://www.acadiaenglish.com/

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

   
   http://www.avec.avcnet.org/

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

   
   http://www.atlanticchallenge.com/apprenticeshop/index.shtm

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

   
   http://www.bts.edu/

» 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.'

   
   http://www.kieve.org/

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

   
   http://server.dmc.maine.edu/

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

   
   http://www.educationamerica.net/browse.phtml?sid=me

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

   
   http://www.elanalum.com/

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

   
   http://www.isanne.org/

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

   
   http://www.kidsconsortium.org/

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

   
   http://www.leonline.com/

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

   
   http://www.learning-for-life.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.madsec.org/

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

   
   http://www.maineascd.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.mainecee.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.startnow.maine.edu/

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

   
   http://www.grandpajunior.com/Maine.shtml

» 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.

   
   http://www.state.me.us/mlte/

» 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.

   
   http://www.mmsa.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.state.me.us/legis/senate/about/generalinfo/Students/questions_students_ask-1.htm

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

   
   http://www.rsp.k12.me.us/

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

   
   http://www.mdf.org/leadme/home.html

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

   
   http://www.msmaweb.com/

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

   
   http://www.msln.maine.edu/

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

   
   http://www.mainepta.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.mli.usm.maine.edu/

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

   
   http://usm.maine.edu/com/

» 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.

   
   http://www.mdibl.org/

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

   
   http://www.outwardbound.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.coa.edu/summer/

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

   
   http://www.landingschool.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.mpa.cc/

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

   
   http://www.umext.maine.edu/

» 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.

   
   http://www.learn.maine.edu/

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

   
   http://libraries.maine.edu/mariner/