[MLTI-MS] For Immediate Release - Grant from Horizon Foundation Supports Effective Middle Level School Leadership Teams In Maine

[Juanita Deschambault]

Dear MLTI Schools,

We are forwarding to you an opportunity sponsored by the Maine  
Association for Middle Level Education. Questions regarding this  
opportunity may be directed to Dr. Wallace Alexander, MAMLE Executive  
Director, 207-649-1576, wallace.alexander at umit.maine.edu.

Thank You,
MLTI Team


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For Immediate Release
June 4, 2008

From:  Dr. Wallace Alexander, Executive Director
For:  The Maine Association for Middle Level Education
RE:  Grant from Horizon Foundation Supports Effective Middle Level  
School Leadership Teams In Maine

Executive Director Dr. Wallace Alexander of the Maine Association for  
Middle Level Education (MAMLE) announced the award of major foundation  
funding for improving Maine’s middle grades education. The statewide  
initiative will enable MAMLE to provide extremely affordable, high  
quality, ongoing professional development for school leadership teams  
in Maine’s schools containing grades 5-9.

Teams of principals and teacher-leaders from around the state will be  
invited to participate in monthly regional workshops focusing on  
current research and effective leadership practices linked to improved  
learning for all students.  Jill Spencer and Chris Toy, both of whom  
have extensive experience in teaching, school leadership, and  
consulting with middle grades in Maine and North America, will  
facilitate the yearlong series beginning in September.

Currently there are two regional locations planned, one in Bangor and  
another in Brunswick.  MAMLE has stated that the project will schedule  
additional locations farther north in Aroostook and Down East if five  
or more schools in either of those regions request to participate in  
the Leadership Team Series.

MAMLE Executive Director Dr. Wallace Alexander said, “Personally I’m  
very excited about the Leadership Team Series.  It may be the most  
important initiative that MAMLE has undertaken to help improve  
learning for Maine’s middle level students.  And, at $25 per  
participant it’s one of the most cost effective uses of staff  
development funds I’ve ever seen. We are just delighted to provide  
this opportunity for Maine’s middle level schools during these  
challenging budget times!  We want to extend our appreciation to the  
Horizon foundation for their vision and generous support for young  
adolescents and the professionals that work in their behalf.”

Participating schools are asked to send teams of at least four school  
leaders to each monthly session.  Each team must include either the  
principal or an assistant principal.  Foundation support will keep the  
cost at $800 per school team for the eight daylong workshops and  
includes reduced pricing for conferences and resources from MAMLE, the  
New England League of Middle Schools, and the National Middle School  
Association.

For more information or to participate in the grant please contact Dr.  
Alexander.

Dr. Wallace Alexander
MAMLE Executive Director	
Thomas College		
180 West River Road
Waterville, ME  04901
649-1576
wallace.alexander at umit.maine.edu






Juanita Deschambault
M.L.T.I.
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta Maine 04333
(P) 207-499-7142 (7:30am - 4:00pm)
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