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.
Mississippi Whole Schools announces Ron Clark as speaker for arts conference in July
Mississippi Whole Schools will welcome Ron Clark as the opening keynote speaker for its annual arts education and arts integration conference July 7-9 at Candence Bank Arena and Conference Center…
Districts: Complete Alternative Education Program Registry, Student Compilation Reporting Forms by June 30
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement and Dropout Prevention has requested that local educational agencies complete a Needs Assessment Survey in the past. The Needs…
Mississippi Counseling Advisory Committee application deadline is May 25
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking practicing school counselors to serve on the Mississippi Counseling Advisory Committee. This committee will support MDE’s efforts to strengthen and advance school…
Accelerated programs reimbursement deadline is June 12
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 in 2025 to reimburse for the expense of Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and diploma endorsements (career and technical/JROTC, academic, and distinguished academic). …
Special Education Teacher Mentor Program Coordinator EIR position available; Apply by May 19
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher Mentor Program (SEMP) Coordinator to implement recruitment and retention…
School districts can host literacy professional development in 2026-27; Apply by June 12
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, in collaboration with AIM Institute of Research and Learning, is offering a limited number of opportunities for…
Save the Date: Mississippi Literacy Association Conference set for Dec. 2-4
The Mississippi Literacy Association, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy and the North Mississippi Education Consortium, will host the 55th Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference,…
Mississippi RESA Bulk Purchasing Program starts July 1
The Mississippi RESA Bulk Purchasing Program is launching July 1, giving school districts access to competitively bid technology products, device refresh services, and cost-saving purchasing opportunities through RESA partnerships with…
Regional Adolescent Literacy Coordinator EIR positions available; Apply by 2 p.m. May 19
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy is seeking highly qualified applicants for fourth through 8th grade Regional Adolescent Literacy Coordinators Educator in Residence…
Administrators, teachers can register for the AI Summer Summit happening June 8-9
Administrators and teachers can register now for the AI (artificial intelligence) Summer Summit set for June 8-9, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson. This FREE event will feature two full…