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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.

Week of the Young Child

Week of Young Child April 1-7, 2023

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
207-624-6628
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

Jane Kirsling
Pre-K Expansion Contract Grant Specialist
207-446-8142
jane.kirsling@maine.gov

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, Literacy Education Specialist
207-446-8142
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