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.
MAAP-A Reminder
Please see the important information shared last week with Special Education Directors. As the opening of the Mississippi Academic Achievement Program-Alternate (MAAP-A) assessment window approaches, The Office of Student Assessment…
Commonly Asked Questions about Allowable ESSER and GEER Activities
CCSSO Common Use of Funds Questions for ESSER and GEER 2.25.21 CCSSO created a new resource titled, “Commonly Asked Questions about Allowable ESSER and GEER Activities.” We continue to field…
Mississippi Connects Summit Rescheduled for March 23-25
Due to the winter weather, The Mississippi Connects Summit originally scheduled for February 15 has been reformatted and rescheduled to be delivered in three after school sessions. Save the Dates:…
Educational Literacy Summit—Prioritize Growth for Every Reader
Educational Literacy Summit Prioritizing Proficiency and Growth for Every Reader March 10 and 24; April 13, 22, and 29 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET / 10:00 am – 11:00 am CT…
Hand Sanitizer Distribution Schedule Beginning March 1
2nd Round Hand Sanitizer Distribution Hand Sanitizer Distribution Schedule to Districts Dear Superintendents, Please find attached the schedule for distribution of hand sanitizer for your school district. Also attached is…
Teachers and School/District Employees Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 1
Beginning March 1, 2021, teachers, staff and employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings will be added to the groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi. COVID-19 vaccinations for Mississippians are…
Dyslexia Grant Announcement
MDE Dyslexia Grant: Services for Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking competitive written proposals from Mississippi Public School Districts for implementing dyslexia programs…
PROOF OF RESIDENCY FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
As part of your registration process, pursuant to Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) Policy Manual Rule 68.1, students whose address has not changed and are returning to a school…
Teachers and Administrators: Please Complete a Quick, Two-Question Survey About the MDE Website
The Mississippi Department of Education would like to know the main reasons you visit the MDE website. Please help us by answering a quick, two-question survey by Friday, Feb. 26. Thank you! Teacher…
Pre-K ESSER Funds Available to LEAs
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:…