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Early Learning Progression

Early Learning Vision: All of Maine’s children are prepared to transition into their adolescent years as healthy, engaged, and inquisitive learners.

Early Learning Mission: The Maine Department of Education’s Early Learning Team collaborates with all stakeholders to promote the well-being of the whole child to support children’s learning opportunities from birth to grade 5.

Public Preschool

Maine

Head Start State Collaboration Office

Head Start

Transitioning to Kindergarten

Children in Rainboots

Instructional Programming for ME

Instructional Programming for ME

Professional Learning & Resources

Computer

Early Childhood Grants

Papers

First 10: Schools & Communities

First 10

Multi-tiered System of Supports

mtss components

Early Literacy & Numeracy

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Contacts:

Lee Anne Larsen
Early Learning Director
207-446-3629
leeann.larsen@maine.gov

Nicole Madore
Early Childhood Specialist
207-446-3967
nicole.madore@maine.gov

Stacie McCoy
State Head Start Collab. Dir.
207-816-2334
stacie.mccoy@maine.gov

Marcy Whitcomb
Public Pre-K Consultant
207-441-2561
marcy.r.whitcomb@maine.gov

Sue Breidenbach
Pre-K Expansion Contract Grant Specialist
Sue.Breidenbach@maine.gov

Sue Gallant
Public Pre-K Technical Assistance
207-215-6341
sue.gallant@maine.gov

Julie Raymond
Public Pre-K Technical Assistance
207-592-2747
julie.raymond@maine.gov

Karen Mathieu
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Specialist
karen.mathieu@maine.gov

Michelle Belanger
Pre-K Partnership Specialist
207-530-7826
michelle.belanger@maine.gov