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Students in the Classroom

A student teacher works with second grade students at Rose M. Gaffney Elementary School, in Machias.

Things you need to know!

What does it take to be a teacher in the state of Maine? In addition to possessing a strong desire to work with kids and a passion for teaching, Maine teachers must meet specific certification requirements. The education faculty at UMM are dedicated to helping you meet all of your personal and professional goals. This page is designed to provide you with information about state and federal education policies, university education program requirements, and to keep you abreast of education-related events at UMM.

  • Program Requirements
  • Praxis Testing
  • Upcoming Events
  • Education Program Newsletter (March, 2009)
  • Maine Initial Teacher Certification Standards
  • Maine Learning Results (MLRs)
  • UMM Ed Program Advising Sheets

Praxis

All students must pass the Praxis I (or PPST) for basic proficiency in reading, mathematics, and writing as well as the Praxis II for content proficiency. Minimum scores for certification in Maine are: Reading (176), Writing (175), and Mathematics (175).

Educational Testing Service (ETS) Praxis Exams

Praxis Information Sessions

The education faculty at UMM routinely offer informational sessions about the Praxis tests. These sessions provide students with:

  • Test-taking Strategies
  • Registration Assistance
  • Locations, Dates, and Times
  • Q&A Opportunities

For questions about the Praxis exams or information about the next information session, contact Dr. Michael Urban.

Upcoming Events

Classroom Management Workshop

UMM is hosting a workshop entitled "I Can Do It!" for pre-service teachers on Saturday, November 8, in the Portside Room of Kimball Hall. Students will learn tricks of the trade and receive a binder of information. The cost is $100 but is free to all Student Education Association of Maine (SEAM) members.

Bullying Workshop

UMM Education Newsletter

Click for the most recent education program newsletter (March, 2009).

Maine Initial Teacher Certification Standards

All UMM graduates meet these 10 standards. Click on the attachement:

Maine Learning Results (MLRs)

The state of Maine requires that all ...

Program Advising Sheets

Click on the appropriate attachment for the "elementary" or "secondary" program advising sheets.

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