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
Announcing the
Spring Conference
2025
Our theme:
"Meeting Them Where They Are"
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When: March 14,2025
from 8:30 - 2:30
Where: Thomas College
Waterville ME
With Keynote Speaker: Kellie Bailey
"It Takes a Calm Brain to Calm a Brain" - Her hands on presentation will focus on sharing information on understanding the mind, brain & relational science of co-regulation.​
Online Registration
Link HERE
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Invoice Form Here this form also includes details of the upcoming conference.
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Call for Presenters! -We are asking Association members to volunteer to present a session of their choice. We will be accepting presentation proposals through March 5th, preference will be given to presentations which align with our theme of helping other educators understand how to meet the Alternative Ed student where they are as opposed to where we want them to be. However, please do not hesitate to submit any proposal, as we definitely want to have some diverse opportunities for all members. Finally, if selected for a presentation, Registration fees will be waived upon request. (can be used in 2025/26 as well) You can submit proposals directly to Lenny Holmes at lholmes@bonnyeagle.org
"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
