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Calling all Central Maine Educators<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you are a Central Maine educator from PreK to college & beyond, we welcome you to participate in any or all of our unique opportunities for collaboration and professional development. Check out the next CMEC Dine & Discuss event, join a Special Interest Group (SIG), attend one of our collaboration and learning opportunities, learn about everything we are doing through our Mighty membership network, check out our event calendar for even more opportunities. We have so much happening in our rich educational landscape ~ JOIN US!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ready to become more involved? Join a SIG on a topic that interests you and collaborate with other educators across the region. Current SIGs include Teacher Workforce Development, Alternative Education, Parent\/Community Engagement, Arts Education, Outdoor Education, and Multilingual Learner Support! Contact CMECInfo@colby.edu<\/strong> and\/or sign up on our free MIGHTY NETWORK membership site <\/a>to find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dine & Discuss Events<\/h2>\n\n\n
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These free<\/em> large events are a wonderful way to connect with other local educators to mix, mingle, and find out what is going on in our area. RSVP for our next CMEC Dine & Discuss which will be held this fall at Thomas College. Stay tuned to find out more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Collaboration & Learning Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We offer a variety of professional development workshops, discounted graduate courses, and opportunities for collaboration throughout the year for educators and students alike. An updated event calendar can be found on our MIGHTY NETWORK membership site.<\/a> Sign up to find out more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mighty Membership Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Keep up to date on all of our events and opportunities by signing up on our FREE membership social networking site. Our Mighty site allows you to contact other CMEC members and stay in the know with what is happening in our region. SIGN UP NOW.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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