“The partnership with USM has offered tremendous growth opportunity and has developed into a wonderful reciprocal relationship. As the interns apply their coursework and knowledge through their placements, they bring energy, innovation, and thoughtful planning to their classrooms. I help to guide them with instruction and experience while at the same time examining my own practice to sharpen and polish my skills.”
— Amy Engelberger ’09, Teaching & Learning — Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP) Alumna
National accreditation & state approval
As programs within the School of Education and Human Development, both our undergraduate and graduate programs are nationally accredited by CAEP (Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation) and state-approved by the Maine Department of Education.
Long-standing school partnerships
Our programming is founded upon the needs of K-12 students and schools. We’ve built strong partnerships with regional school districts, which offer our students the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of urban, suburban, and rural school settings.
Upcoming events
Immerse yourself in impactful events including our faculty lecture series, the Stonecoast Creative Writing Conference, the annual O’Brien Poetry Event, and Celebrate Writers.