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MACS Information
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Upcoming Events
MA CS
Meeting |
The next MACS
Meeting:
Tuesday, February 23
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Mediation & Facilitation
Resources Center
11 King Street; Augusta
Directions in Google
Map
(Snow date is Wednesday, February 24
same time & place.)
Participation by Conference Call is welcome!
FMI Call 763-3576 |
Directions to Rowan Tree Farm B&B
From Route 1 in Waldoboro,
1 mile east of Moody's Diner, turn on the Union Road, Route 235.
Travel 6 miles, and when the the road turns sharply to the left you'll see
Seven Tree Pond to your right. Go 1 mile more and turn right on Fire
Road 20 (our driveway).
Our yellow farmhouse will be just visible from the road.
From Route 17 in Union, turn south on
the either the Common Road, Route 235, or Route 131 (turn immediately right by the Town
Hall) and proceed to the Union Common. At the Post Office, turn on
Route 235 South, travel 2 miles, and turn left on Fire Road 20 (our
driveway). Our yellow farmhouse will be
just visible from the road.
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Recent
Events in 2008
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June 22-25 |
National Charter Schools
Conference, New Orleans.
The
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will host the 2008 National
Charter Schools Conference from June 22-25 in New Orleans, LA. Register
at
www.nationalcharterconference.org The conference is the
largest gathering of charter school operators and proponents in the
nation. Attendees will learn and share best practices, discuss national
and state policy issues, have the opportunity to volunteer at local
charter schools, and enjoy special events featuring New Orleans
traditions, food and music! Call 206-463-3344 or e-mail
nationalconference@publiccharters.org. |
Recent
Events in 2007
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Thursday November 15 |
The Federalist Society Presents:
Dr. Judith Jones, Vice-President
Maine Association for Public Charter Schools
REFORMING SCHOOLS:
HOW SCHOOL CHOICE CAN HELP PUBLIC EDUCATION in MAINE
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Noon, Moot Court Room (First Floor)
USM School of Law, 246 Deering Avenue, Portland
Lunch Provided |
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Friday & Saturday November 16 & 17 |
The Maine Youth Action Network Peer Leadership Conference (MYAN)
will be in Bar Harbor, www.myan.org. |
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Friday & Saturday November 16 & 17 |
JUICE - Powering The Creative Economy Conference will be in
Camden, www.juiceconference.org. |
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Nov. 27 |
Alternative Education Committee Meeting
9:00 am in Room 202 Cross Office Building, Augusta.
FMI Click
Here |
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December
5 |
Alternative Education Committee Meeting
9:00 am in Room 202 Cross Office Building, Augusta.
FMI Click
Here |
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December
14 |
Alternative Education Committee Meeting
9:00 am in Room 202 Cross Office Building, Augusta.
FMI Click
Here |
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MACS Meetings:
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Usually the 2nd Wednesday of
the Month
from 5 - 7 pm
&
Light Refreshments are
provided!
call or email MACS for an update
Usually we meet at the
Mediation Center, 11 King Street, Augusta. From the State Capitol, take
State Street South about a mile and turn right on King Street, just
before Pat's Pizza. |
Note: MACS has scholarships
available to attend conferences.
Contact us for FMI.
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Past Events top of page
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May 9 |
MACS Meeting,
5-7 pm, Mediation Center, 11 King
St, Augusta. FMI, 763-3576 (See Below) |
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April 23-27 |
National Charter Schools Conference,
Albuquerque, NM.
Click Here FMI,
or go to www.publiccharters.org. |
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April 30 - May 4 |
National Charter Schools Week -
FMI,
www.publiccharters.org. |
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May 17 |
Kids Law 2007 -
8:30 am to 4 pm, Augusta Civic Center.
Multi-disciplinary panels will address: special education, at-risk
students, truancy, enrollment issues, school removals through
suspensions and expulsions. FMI, www.kidslegal.org |
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