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 U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates: Applications Due Feb. 24
The 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program selected 86 Mississippi students as candidates for the national award. Students who have been selected as candidates have an opportunity to become a U.S….
2021 IEP Institute Training Series
The Mississippi Department of Education has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium to offer a series of trainings on components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will receive…
MDE Meeting for High School Administrators and Guidance Counselors: Feb 24
Staff from the MDE Offices of Secondary Education and CTE will be hosting a 1-hour session for secondary school administrators and counselors on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm-4:30…
Supporting Mental Health – Hanover Research
Supporting Students in Trauma Considerations for Building Trauma-Sensitive Environments – This report discusses best practices for building trauma-sensitive environments to support students and staff districtwide, including in virtual settings. The…
State Superintendent of Education Delivers Annual Report on Progress of State Board of Education Strategic Plan
Dr. Carey Wright, state superintendent of education, highlighted the resilience of students and educators today in her annual report on the progress of the Mississippi State Board of Education Strategic…
Commenting on Amended ESEA State Plan
The U.S. Department of Education has created a streamlined process for states to amend ESEA consolidated state plans to account for one-year changes (e.g., changes to how the SEA will…
Mississippi Teacher Residency Application Closes February 5
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites aspiring teachers to apply to the third cohort of the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR), which is a two-year program that combines college coursework…
CSA Meeting – February 4, 2021 CANCELLED
Please be advised that the February 4, 2021 regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation has been CANCELLED. The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April…
Spring DTC Training
The Office of Student Assessment (OSA) will being conducting a virtual spring District Test Coordinator (DTC) training. The OSA will continue the approach from used last fall. The…
Complete by Jan. 31: Mississippi Research Survey on Perceptions of Students’ College and Career Readiness
The Mississippi Department of Education is soliciting feedback from students, staff, families, and public school alumni to enhance its understanding of perceptions of students’ college and career readiness. The survey…