Maine Department of Education Annual Summit

Registration is now open for the summer 2026 ElevatED professional learning experience! Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine/the Teach Maine Center, this event brings together the 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit and the second annual Every Teacher a Leader Conference for three days of collaboration, inspiration, and high-quality learning for Maine's education workforce.

ElevatED will take place at Thomas College, July 29–31, 2026.

• Day 1 — July 29: The Annual Summit, tailored for school staff, educators, school safety professionals, and building and instructional leaders.
• Days 2 & 3 — July 30–31: The Every Teacher a Leader Conference, featuring teacher-led sessions designed specifically for classroom teachers.

Attendees may register for one or both opportunities. Spots are limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Recap of the 2025 Annual Summit

• A vibrant and respected educator workforce that innovates, leads, and inspires.
• Learning environments that are safe and supportive for all.

• A pathway to success in school and life for every student.
• Schools that foster the potential for all to lead purposeful lives.

• Schools as trusted centers of the community that foster meaningful civic participation and propel Maine's economy.

"First and foremost, thank you for your hard work and dedication to the ME Educator Summit! I attended the Safety Summit last year in Windham, but WOW, am I glad I had the opportunity to attend the Educator Summit with the Safety Summit combined. It was GREAT! The inclusion that happened made my typical black sheep of education and transportation department heart, nothing less than full and happy! So again, THANK YOU!"

"As we enter the final day of the Education Summit, I want to thank you for all of your hard work in getting everyone together. I am well aware of how much work this entails behind the scenes, and the speakers, presentations, and networking have been incredibly impressive. Thank you for making the State of Maine a leader in school safety."

"I just wanted to express how much I enjoyed the summit. I hadn't been to an in-person conference since before COVID-19, and it was so nice to see and have actual conversations with so many educators. I feel like I have rediscovered my 'why' for being an educator, and now more than ever, I feel ready to put forth the energy needed to lessen these gaps. Thank you for that!"