This section of the EdUpdate includes important notifications from the Mississippi Department of Education to school and district superintendents and administrators. These announcements will remain posted for 90 days. View information about professional development opportunities and resources in other sections of the EdUpdate.
Transformational Leadership meetings for school improvement begin in January
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of School Improvement in partnership with the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University will offer interactive and engaging Transformational Leadership: Investing in…
Sign up for All Teachers, All In Conference in your area
Are you a general or special education teacher in grades K-12? Are you eager to learn more about how SPED and GENED teachers can work together to ensure that all…
Registration open for MegaResource School Librarian Workshop set for Feb. 7
The MegaResource School Librarian Workshop registration is now open. The workshop is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The MegaResource School Librarian Workshop began in 1999 as a series of workshop sessions, developed…
2024-25 textbook adoption results to be announced during webinar Dec. 19
The 2024-25 textbook adoption results will be announced Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. during a 30-minute webinar. During the virtual presentation, districts will be notified of the newly adopted…
Middle school science teachers may apply for Advancing STEM Research Teaching workshop
The Mississippi Science Fair Board of Directors will host a workshop titled Advancing STEM Research Teaching on June 2 – 6, 2025. Middle school science fair teachers (7 – 8th…
Mississippi School Resource Officer School Law and Procedure Course available; Register by Dec. 20
The Mississippi Department of Education, Division of School Safety, is hosting an eight-hour School Resource Officer (SRO) course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 6, 2025. The deadline to…
MDE updates Professional Development Catalog for face-to-face, virtual support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is announcing an update to its Professional Development Catalog for Spring 2025. The catalog includes many new offerings that administrators may…
All Teachers, All In Conference dates begin Jan. 22
ATAIC Flyer Save the Date (1) The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development, in partnership with the Office of Special Education, will host its annual All Teachers, All…
Applications open for State Board of Education student rep position; Deadline is Jan. 31
Superintendents, high school principals and counselors: Applications are currently being accepted for a student representative to the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) who will be a junior in high…
12 Days of Paper Challenge for students, teachers begins Dec. 5
Grades 3-12 students and teachers in participating school districts are invited to participate in PAPER’s 12 Days of Paper Challenge beginning Dec. 5, to win a prize during the holiday…