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Regional Conversations for McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Organizations: Join the Maine Department of Education for In Person Spring Regional Meetings: ” Hear updates on federal, state, and local policies and resources for students and families who are homeless or have unstable housing ” Learn how to increase your school and district’s capacity to support students ” Hear strategies to improve student engagement and support from Jessa Wyman with New Beginnings ” Brainstorm solution-oriented strategies affecting youth in your school and community ” Network with colleagues from other schools and organizations in your region.

No cost to participants ~ Registration is required. REGISTER HERE. For More Information Contact: Amelia Lyons at or Susan Lieberman at Clink link below for regional dates and times. https://mainedoenews.net/2023/03/15/regional-conversations-for-mckinney-vento-liaisons-and-organizations/

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People With Lived Experience Committee: Attached is the agenda for the meeting that will occur on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at 1pm.  The link to the meeting is included in the agenda.  If you have items to add to the agenda, please email Awa Conteh and copy the chairs of the committee Katie Spencer and William Higgins- . Individuals utilizing homeless services are also encouraged to attend (shelter stayers, those living in homeless encampments, formerly homeless, etc.)! 

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SHC: The March meeting of the SHC will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 9:30-12:30. Log in link is on the agenda.

You’ll notice there are several written updates attached.  This is in response to the feedback requesting the meeting format to be more engagement-focused with less reporting out. Please review the updates prior to the meeting.  There is time on the agenda for questions and comments on updates. You’ll also notice there is time on the … Continue reading SHC: The March meeting of the SHC will be held virtually on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 9:30-12:30. Log in link is on the agenda.