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.
State Board of Education Grants Automatic One-Year Extension of MDE-Issued Licenses Scheduled to Expire June 30, 2021
The Mississippi State Board of Education granted approval on February 25, 2021 to suspend licensure renewal requirements for all licenses scheduled to expire on June 30, 2021 and granted a one-year extension…
EL Middle and Secondary Professional Development Opportunity
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to offer Middle and Secondary Supports for English Learners Video Series an online and on demand professional development opportunity to support middle and…
Mississippi Connects: Google Academy for Littles Professional Development Opportunity with CEUs
The Google Academy for Littles consists of four 1.5 hour synchronous learning sessions and four hours of asynchronous learning for a total of 10 instructional hours. This one-of-a-kind, high-engagement, and…
Mississippi Diploma and Endorsement Options Communication Tools
The Mississippi Department of Education has developed tools for district and school leaders to help communicate with parents and students about the Mississippi Diploma and Endorsement Options. These resources can…
$1.7 Million in Pre-K ESSER Funds available to LEAs – Apply by March 9
The MDE has designated $1,700,000 in ESSER funds to provide integration of technology and technology supports, sanitizing buildings and PPE for districts with Pre-K classrooms. The program’s goals are to:…
Seal of Biliteracy Network Meeting – March 12
We are pleased to announce the first Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy Network meeting for districts that have passed a local seal of biliteracy policy. The meeting is scheduled for Friday,…
Diploma Endorsement Options Seals Available for District Use
Beginning with the freshman cohort of 2018-2019, all students will pursue a Traditional Diploma and will have the option to pursue the following additional endorsements: Career and Technical, Academic, and…
Proposed Changes to CTE Licensure Guidelines Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notice
On February 25, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise licensure guidelines for certain Career and Technical Education Career…
National Council on Teacher Quality Seeks Elementary Teacher Input
The National Council on Teacher Quality, a research and policy non-profit, is seeking elementary teachers who will speak to the importance of content knowledge– both in their own preparation to…
DON’T QUIT! to Provide $100,000 Fitness Center to Three MS Schools – Apply by March 19
The National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has partnered with Governor Reeves to bring the DON’T QUIT! Campaign to the State of Mississippi this year. Our mission is to…