The virtual GEAR UP conference, dubbed GU Summer School, last month was also fabulous. Being virtual allowed more of our team to attend and the platforms they used as smooth as can be. 

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On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM Linda Freeman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
So agree, Mary!  Lots of great breakout sessions.
And, seamless presentations,
Linda

On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 4:56 PM Mary Sinclair <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hello MEEOA! 

I have spent the last few days in the virtual COE Annual Conference, and it has been a whirlwind! One of my biggest takeaways, that I wanted to share with you all, is that a virtual conference may not have the same relational feel, but the content and accessibility to speakers and colleagues is still there! It gave me lots of hope and excitement for our MEEOA Annual Conference, January 6-8. 

The Department of Education shared the APR dates (which, sounds like this may be tentative), so I wanted to pass them along to you: 

EOC Open Nov 2 Closes Dec 7

SSS Open Nov 2 Closes Dec 7

UB & UBMS Open Nov 16 Closes Dec 18

TS Open Oct 16 Closes Nov 13

VUB Opens Feb 5 Closes March 5

Angelica Vialpando said she would send out that info too, but I thought it might be helpful for those of you who are planning. 

In the sessions this week, either in small conversations or through people sharing in the chat, we were able to hear about so many ideas of what programs are doing right now! It was amazing! Ginny Ward sent an email asking for your input and interest in professional development, and we are also planning to pick back up with some regular times to get together as an association via Zoom. Please let us know if you have specific requests! 

We are not in this alone. 
Mary


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University of Maine at Farmington
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University of Southern Maine
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