Alternative Education Association of Maine
Empowering Young People's
Educational Journey
The Mission of the Alternative Education Association of Maine is to provide support, guidance and direction to Maine Alternative Educators and the students they serve. We strive to advocate for all those in Maine involved with Alternative Education.
Get Involved with the AEA!
Here are some upcoming ways to do that:
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Advocacy, Chris Betts - Anyone is welcome to join the Advocacy Group for the Alternative Education Association. If interested, please Contact Chris at cbetts@ellsworthschools.org​​
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AEA Educator of the Year Program, Gail Burke-Myshrall - We will spend time analyzing the current nomination and selection process used for the AEA Educator of the Year Program. How do we ensure a process that is fair and open to all Nominees. Contact Gail to get involved: gmyshrall@sad15.org​​
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Grant Writing, Cami Carter - The AEA of Maine hired a professional Grant Writer to provide funding opportunities for Grant proposals which will allow us to "re-grant" the money to local schools to help fund alternative education programs and initiatives. This is really an unprecedented opportunity. Contact Cami to get involved: ccarter@breweredu.org​
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Curriculum and Certification, Jacqui Holmes - This group will be exploring Curriculum recommendations and will be looking at a pathway for Alternative Education teachers to become Certified Alternative Ed. Teachers. Contact Jacqui to get involved: jholmes@rsu21.net​
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Conference Planning, Lenny Holmes - Help us plan on your Fall and Spring Conferences. We will discuss ideas and format for our conferences. Contact Lenny to get involved: lholmes@bonnyeagle.org
Our
Spring Conference
2025
was a successful time of coming together, and understanding the importance of "meeting our students where they are at"
with keynote: Kelly Bailey
And David Packhem from SEEDS
if you want Dave and his team to come to your program and talk with students about the risks of vaping and marijuana, then email him at dpackhem@pfnmeats.com
Announcing
the
2024
AEA Educators of the Year
read more here
And Announcing the 2024 Martin Mackey Scholarship
Winners
read more here
See News page for updates - if you have cool projects or news to share please email menart@portlandschools.org, and I will try to post in a timely manner.
"Alternative education is a perspective, not a procedure or program. It is based upon the belief that there are many ways to become educated, as well as many types of environments and structures within which this may occur."
Raymond Morley 1991
