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.
Virtual training for College and Career Readiness Course set for July 18, July 22
Whether you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, or district employee, join a virtual training session July 18 or July 22 to learn more about the College & Career Readiness class….
Jumpstart Test Prep Review Resources school selections announced for 2024-25
Jumpstart Test Prep (Jumpstart), through Mississippi Legislative appropriation partnered with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to select pilot schools for the 2024-25 school year. The pilot program is aimed…
Math professional development sessions offered virtually by MDE, Catapult Learning in July
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), in partnership with Catapult Learning, LLC, announces an opportunity for district administrators, principals, teachers and instructional coaches to participate in a series of virtual…
Mississippi Reading Panel public meeting set for June 27
The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Mississippi Reading Panel at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024. To join the online meeting, click the following link:…
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network offers teachers 6.4 CEUs; Register by July 1
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) is offering Mississippi K-12 teachers the opportunity to earn up to 6.4 CEU units for free. Teachers interested in learning more about artificial intelligence…
Register by June 11 for Special Education Conference: Time is Right set for June 19-21
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education will host the second annual Time is Right: Improving Student Outcomes Conference June 19-21 at the Jackson Hilton on County Line…
MDE Reimbursement for ACT WorkKeys application deadline is June 7
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $1,000,000 during the 2023 legislative session to reimburse for the expense of WorkKeys. Districts participating in the statewide testing agreement who wish to apply for reimbursement…
District Annual Dropout Prevention Plans due August 1
As required by state law, each school district shall implement an annual Dropout Prevention Plan. The plan must be board-approved and posted on the district website homepage by August 1 of…
Districts: Apply by June 7 deadline for MDE reimbursement of accelerated programs
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 during the 2023 legislative session to reimburse school districts for the expense of Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and diploma endorsements (career and…
See deadlines, updates about Alternative Education Programs, Foster Care Points of Contact
Attention District Superintendents: The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement and Dropout Prevention is providing the following document OCSAE End of year Submissions Alternative Education &…