Learn to teach history, civics, government using case method
All high school teachers in U.S. history, civics, and government classes are invited to participate in a special professional development program offered by the Case […]
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MDE Reimbursement for ACT WorkKeys application deadline is June 7
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $1,000,000 during the 2023 legislative session to reimburse for the expense of WorkKeys. Districts participating in the statewide testing agreement who […]
District Annual Dropout Prevention Plans due August 1
As required by state law, each school district shall implement an annual Dropout Prevention Plan. The plan must be board-approved and posted on the district […]
Districts: Apply by June 7 deadline for MDE reimbursement of accelerated programs
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 during the 2023 legislative session to reimburse school districts for the expense of Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, […]
See deadlines, updates about Alternative Education Programs, Foster Care Points of Contact
Attention District Superintendents: The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement and Dropout Prevention is providing the following document OCSAE End of […]
Jumpstart Test Prep Review Programs application deadline extended to June 3
Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education through the Office of Secondary Education, announces availability of Jumpstart’s legislatively funded […]
MDE conference June 11-12 supports staff with at-risk students
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Compulsory School Attendance and Dropout Prevention will host the Finding the Road to Success conference June 11-12 at […]
Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program expanded for 2024-25
The Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program has been expanded for 2024-25. The online application deadline is September 15, and the supporting document deadline is October […]
Teachers: Apply for the 2024-25 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council by June 28
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the State Superintendent of Education’s Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council for the 2024-25 school year. […]
No-cost eye exams offered to third graders who did not pass reading assessment
For the eighth year, the Mississippi Vision Foundation (MVF) and the Mississippi Optometric Association (MOA) will provide eye exams at no-cost to third graders who […]