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.
Phonics First K-5 and 6-12 Literacy Courses
Phonics First literacy courses are available virtually through at least December of the 2020–2021 school year. The MDE Office of Special Education is offering both Phonics First® K-5 and Phonics First®…
SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE: Jumpstart Test Prep ACT English Pilot
Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is pleased to announce that there are a few “seats” still available for the 2020-2021 pilot…
Webinar: Fall Considerations for Reopening Schools
Tuesday, September 22, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Superintendent Work Group, and Instruction Partners will be collaborating to host the second in a…
Governor’s Emergency Education Response (GEER) Fund Proposal Materials
Thank you all for your interest in the GEER Funds. The purpose of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Education Stabilization Fund, under which the Governor’s Emergency…
NEW: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards
The Mississippi Department of Education is in the process of finalizing the state’s first ever Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards and is seeking your feedback on the proposed standards….
MAMLE Session: Student Engagement – Boosting Participation in a Virtual Setting
https://msachieves.mdek12.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Chat-and-Chew-3-Flyer-Final.pdf The Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education (MAMLE) will be hosting the third installment in their Chat-and-Chew Series. This session will include information and supports from the Director of…
Upcoming Meetings with the Office of School Improvement
Upcoming Virtual Meetings The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of School Improvement is pleased to announce virtual professional learning opportunities for administrators of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support…
Wanted: Exemplary K-6 Teachers
Do you teach in a K-6 classroom? Have you ever been told that you are a great teacher? Has your passion for teaching and learning impacted the professional development environment…
Personal Protective Equipment from Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation
Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation: https://www.mpicworks.org/ The items we have in stock are available on a first come-first served basis. Contact us today to place your order! Find the sales representative for…
Cultural Responsiveness and Evaluation Planning – Hanover Research
DISCUSSION GUIDES Culturally Responsive Curriculum Discussion Guide – This guide includes recommendations and key findings that highlight foundational research around pedagogy and competencies for culturally responsive teaching. There is also…