From Patsy.Dunton at maine.gov  Thu May  7 11:45:10 2009
From: Patsy.Dunton at maine.gov (Dunton, Patsy)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 11:45:10 -0400
Subject: [Englishlanguagearts] Hearing notice
Message-ID: <32E5C6B0B949584D9B6168C5F727916B047BCA8A@SOM-TEAQASMAIL1.som.w2k.state.me.us>

This has certainly been a busy legislative season.  Diana and I just
wanted to make sure that you are aware of an upcoming hearing that may
impact your work.  The hearing for LD 1325, also known as the graduation
bill, is scheduled for 2:00 on Monday in room 202 of the State Office
Building.  This is your opportunity to tell the Education Committee what
you think of the bill.  

 

In case you have never done this before, here are a few pointers:

*	Please know that a hearing is not a discussion.  The committee
simply listens to statements so there is generally not an exchange of
ideas but a presentation of thoughts.  
*	It is helpful to prepare your statement ahead of time.  You
should write what you want to say, be succinct but include the details.
This will be read by the committee, although generally not during the
hearing.  If you are bringing a written testimony, you should have 25
copies. 
*	Listen to the testimony from the start.  If many people show up,
time may be limited.  You will be directed to state only what is new or
different from what has been previously stated.
*	Make sure you are familiar with what is in the bill.  Review the
text before the hearing.  

Here is the link to the bill text:
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=1325&PID=1
456&snum=124.  

 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us.  Email is the
easiest method to reach us.  Patsy.dunton at maine.gov or
Diana.doiron at maine.gov

 

Patsy Dunton

English Language Arts Specialist

Grades 6 - diploma

Midcoast Regional Representative

Maine Department of Education

624-6625

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