Early Learning | Department of Education

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

Head Start State Collaboration Office

Transitioning to Kindergarten

Instructional Programming for ME

Professional Learning & Resources

Early Childhood Grants

First 10: Schools & Communities

Multi-tiered System of Supports

Early Literacy & Numeracy

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

VACANT
Pre-K Expansion Contract Grant Specialist

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

Andrea Logan
Multi-Tiered System of Supports Specialist
207-592-2011
andrea.logan@maine.gov

Dee Saucier
Office of Special Services, Special Projects Team, Inclusive Literacy Specialist & Dyslexia Coordinator
207-441-1383
danielle.m.saucier@maine.gov

Jen Robitaille
Office of Special Services, Special Projects Team, Mathematics Education Specialist
207-215-4756
jennifer.r.robitaille@maine.gov