The Benefits of Expanding Access to Early College

As indicated in previous posts, Valley Unified has begun planning, with Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) and the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), to expand access to Early Post-Secondary Education opportunities for high school students in the Upper St. John Valley.

To date, we've provided you some details regarding our proposed partnerships with NMCC and UMFK.  For information on the broad, general principles and benefits of our Early Post-Secondary Education expansion plans, go to bit.ly/2P8YHCz or click on the image below.

Please remember, our plans are in the preliminary stage and that the general principles we've outlined constitute a broad view and vision as well as desired elements.

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Still More Detail On Our Early College Expansion Plans

As indicated in previous posts, Valley Unified is working with the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) and Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) to expand access to Early Post-Secondary Education opportunities for high school students in the Upper St. John Valley.

The planning process is in the preliminary stages and lots of work needs to be done. Still, we want to share with you additional details concerning the development of a proposed CTE to Skilled Trades Early Post-Secondary Academy partnership between the St. John Valley Technology Center (SJVTC) and NMCC.

For more information on this proposed partnership, go to bit.ly/3bQrjJc or click on the image below.

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A Little More Detail on Our Plans to Expand Early College Opportunities

Recently, we posted that Valley Unified is planning to pursue expanded Early College opportunities for Upper St. John Valley high school students though the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) and Northern Maine Community College (NMCC).  

Though planning is still in the preliminary stages, we do want to share a little more detail on the potential, proposed menu options we are discussing with UMFK.  

For more information on these Early Post-Secondary Menu Options, go to bit.ly/38KtrAj or click on the image below.

Additional information concerning a proposed CTE to Skilled Trades Academy partnership between the St. John Valley Technology Center - the Career and Technical Education arm of Valley Unified - and NMCC will be posted here in the near future.

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Valley Unified Looks to Expand Early College Opportunities

The Valley Unified Education Service Center is planning to pursue expanded Early College opportunities for Upper St. Valley high school students through the University of Maine at Fort Kent and Northern Maine Community College.

For general information about this effort, which is Priority #6 in our tri-district strategic plan, Rightsizing Education in the Upper St. John Valley, 2017-2027, go to bit.ly/38mss9j or click on the image below.

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Valley Unified Schools Dismissing Early Today Due to Weather

Due to snow turning to rain, and worsening driving conditions later this afternoon, all Valley Unified Schools will be dismissing at noon today, March 1, 2021.  

Please drive safely.

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