The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 

Key Contacts
Maine AHPERD- state association for HPE
Dr. Carolyn Gross, Physical Education and Health Education Specialist  (207) 441-9043
Susan Berry, Health Education and Health Promotion Specialist  (207) 215-1844

Maine State Department of Education
ESSA Information 
Maine Department of Education
Department of Education, Physical Education  

Education Stakeholders
Chief State School Officer
Maine PTA
Maine School Management
Maine School Principals
Maine ASCD
Governor Paul R. LePage

UPDATED 09/11/2023
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