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Jobs for Maine Graduates presenters say program boosts graduation, career skills; district funds one-third of specialist salaries
Summary
JMG specialists and students described a program built on small classes, project-based learning and mentorship. Presenters said JMG improves graduation rates and post‑secondary readiness; Superintendent Chris Howell noted the district pays roughly one-third of the JMG specialist salaries in Windham.
Jen Dumont, the Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG) specialist at Windham High School, and Kenneth Tompkins, the Windham Middle School JMG specialist, presented the JMG program model, student outcomes and district partnerships to the RSU 14 board.
Dumont described JMG as a statewide program present in 91 Maine high schools that serves students who face barriers to success (economic disadvantage, disability, or other challenges). She said core features include intentionally small classes (typically 12–14 students), continuity of teacher–student relationships across multiple years and…
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