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.
MDE reminds districts of important deadlines for Dropout Prevention and Graduation Restructuring Plans
School districts are reminded of the annual requirements related to dropout prevention planning. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-13-80, each district must develop, board-approve, and publicly post its Dropout…
Revised Administrator Professional Growth System standards summer training available
The revised Administrator Professional Growth System standards will be effective with the 2026-2027 school year. Therefore, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) strongly encourages district teams to participate in a…
Office of Special Education seeks candidates for IEP Specialist; Apply by June 30
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified candidates for the Educator‑in‑Residence (EIR) position of IEP Specialist with an emphasis in Hearing…
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Literacy Coach (4-8); Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State Systemic Improvement Plan Literacy Coach (4th-8th) to provide literacy strategies…
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Plan Coordinator; Apply by June 16
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State Systemic Improvement Plan Coordinator to provide services for the Mississippi…
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Literacy Coach (K-3); Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State Systemic Improvement Plan Literacy Coach (K-3rd) to provide literacy strategies…
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Elementary Math Coach; Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State Systemic Improvement Plan Elementary Mathematics Coach (K-6) to provide mathematics…
MDE announces Mississippi School Counseling Advisory Committee
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces the members of the Mississippi School Counseling Advisory Committee. This committee represents a diverse group of school counseling professionals from across the state…
The Time is Right Conference set for June 16-18
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education announces The Time is Right Conference is happening June 16–18, at the Mississippi State University Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi. This…
Superintendents: Review Driver Education documents for 2026-27
Dear Superintendents, Please see the documents below relative to Driver Education for the 2026-27 school year as well as reimbursement requests for the 2025-26 school year. Should you need assistance…