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.
Teachers can register now for Up Your Design Game online professional development course
Teachers can register now for an online professional development course titled Up Your Design Game happening Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. Register now before seats fill up. The eight-week online…
Principals have until July 10 to recommend staffers for SREB summer trainings
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction, in partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), will host teacher trainings for the SREB Ready and Essentials for…
Early Childhood Coach EIR position available; Apply by Aug. 5
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Early Childhood Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified applicants for full-time, 12 -month, Educator in Residence (EIR) position to provide coaching…
Early Childhood Regional Coordinator EIR position available; Apply by Aug. 5
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Early Childhood Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified applicants for full-time, 12-month, Educator in Residence (EIR) position to provide a regional…
Significant Cognitive Disability Special Education Coordinator position available; 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 Special Education Significant Cognitive Disabilities (SCD) Coordinator….
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…