Vision
All of Maine’s children are prepared to transition into their adolescent years as healthy, engaged, and inquisitive learners.
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 through the early elementary grades.
Upcoming Events
Public Preschool
The Early Learning Team at the Maine Department of Education is happy to offer support and information to SAUs who currently offer public Pre-K programs and to those who are looking to implement programs.
Head Start State Collaboration Office
Maine's Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) is located in the Department of Education as part of the Early Learning Team and is funded through a federal grant from the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Transitioning to Kindergarten
Resources to help guide parents, caregivers, educators, and providers as they engage young learners in transitions to kindergarten.
Instructional Programming for ME
Learn More about our instructional programming
First 10 Schools & Communities
First 10 is a Community School model focused on supporting children pre-natal through age ten (first 10 years of children’s lives) and their families with the goal of supporting all children to learn and thrive.
Professional Learning & Resources
On-demand resources to support high-quality programming.
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