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Collaborative Spaces

The Center includes a variety of collaboration spaces including the TEAL classroom, makerspace, huddles, conference room, and high top presentation center.

Learn more about available spaces
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Technology Tools

There are many technologies available for use, including a 3D printer, Virtual Reality sets, and even iPads.

Learn more about useful technology
Makerspace materials include markers, crayons, and many more creative materials

Maker Space

The Maker Space is available to inspire your creativity with a wide variety of markers, crayons, papers, craft materials and examples. A laminator allows you to create materials for your classroom for repeated uses.

Learn more about Maker Space
Classroom set of Spero programmable cars to teach coding to our youngest students.

Robots

Teach coding K-12 with these classroom sets of Spero indi cars, orbs, and Lego robots.

Learn more about available robots

News

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September 22, 2025

Grand Opening of Center for Teaching Innovation(CTI)

September 4, 2025

USM, ETEP alum Amanda Ripa is the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year for 2025

The Teach Maine Center's First Annual Every Teacher A Leader Conference. July 30-August 1, Colby College. Leading for Innovation, Leading for Equity, Leading Through Relationships, Leading with Best Practices in the Classroom. Build Community. Attend Workshops By and For Teachers, Earn Contact Hours. Educate Maine (logo), Teach Maine Center (logo)

April 22, 2025

Teach Maine Center “Every Teacher A Leader” Conference

March 13, 2025

ETEP Alum is an Award Winning Author

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