What we do
CACE is an educational collaborative that teams with member schools in Central Aroostook County and the University of Maine at Presque Isle to support the success of teaching, learning and leadership.
How we help
CACE provides high quality professional development opportunities for its members, and secures local, regional, and national experts to deliver timely and relevant trainings and workshops for all educators. In addition to professional learning, CACE works with member organizations to leverage resources, provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, and strengthen human resource systems, programs, and policies.
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Districts
10
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Schools
23
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Students
5,238
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Teachers
450
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Economically Disadvantaged
46%
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Special Education
19%
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Chronic Absenteeism
20%
Supporting Great Teaching
Teaching standards
Teaching resources and support
Teacher Connect!
Supporting Great Leadership
Leadership standards
Leadership resources and support
Leader Connect!
Tools, templates and resources
For strengthening human resource management systems, programs, and policies
Upcoming Events
Scroll through upcoming meetings, workshops and professional learning opportunities.
Professional development offerings described on our website are open to CACE members, other educators employed in Aroostook County schools are welcome to attend and may register as space is available.
A Look Back
List of Events
CACE Leader Connect
Join us for this month’s Leader Connect session focused on current issues facing school leaders. Facilitated by nationally recognized educational consultant, Kim Marshall, all administrators are welcome to join us for this informal, interactive, and information-rich discussion. Draft agenda 8:30-8:35am, Welcome and introductions 8:35-8:50am, Brief Presentation: Return to School Plans: Practices to Keep; Practices to Discard; and How to Decide by Kim Marshall 8:50-9:20am, Open discussion of issues, ideas, and opportunities facing school leaders 9:20-9:30am, Closing remarks Once you have registered…
CACE Day 2021
Great news... we are in the process of planning another great CACE Day event for Friday, September 17, 2021. Stay tuned, details to follow, registration window to open on April 1.
CACE Ed Tech Workshop: Supporting Positive Classrooms and Success for All Students
This afternoon workshop is designed specifically for Ed Techs and will include presentations and activities that will help participants identify and evaluate strategies, techniques, and tools for working effectively with challenging student behaviors. In addition, participants will be given the opportunity to analyze the role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in classroom management and how it impacts their work. Presenters include: Professors' Alana Margeson and Wendi Malenfant, College of Education at University of Maine at Presque Isle Dr. Eric T. McGough, …
Training of Trainers on Child Sexual Abuse Personnel Awareness and Education
Participants will be trained to deliver the one-hour personnel training required for all staff. This four-hour training is intended for school nurses, counselors, or educators who will serve as trainers to their peers/colleagues. Draft agenda: 8:30a - 9:00a Registration opens 9:00a - 11:00a ➤ Welcome and Introductions ➤ Overview of Law, Policy & Resources ➤ Understanding Child Sexual Abuse ➤ Understanding Sexual Development 11:00a - 11:45a Lunch on your own 11:45a - 1:30p ➤ Responding to Sexual Behaviors ➤ Response…