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.
Adjusting Strategic Plans for Recovery – Hanover Research
NEW RESEARCH Strategic Plan Implementation Framework — Strategic planning helps school districts achieve organizational alignment, connect stakeholders to a purpose, and address areas for improvement. This outline summarizes key considerations when…
Memo to District Superintendents Regarding School Closures
To: District Superintendents From: Dr. Carey M. Wright Date: October 6, 2020 Re: School Closures The MDE has received numerous questions regarding whether the State Board of Education(SBE)/Mississippi Department of…
ACT: MasteryPrep ACT College Readiness Solutions Pilot Program
ACT: MasteryPrep ACT College Readiness Solutions Pilot Program MasteryPrep has once again partnered with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide College Readiness Solutions in a blended learning environment…
SREB Social-Emotional Learning Workshop
Don’t miss our new national workshop on building positive relationships with students and delivering advisory activities that support students’ well-being. Register Now Need to Know Cost: $250 Dates and Times:…
Quarantine Guidelines from Dr. Thomas Dobbs, State Health Officer
Dear Superintendents: Since we proposed potential changes to quarantine guidelines for in-class setting, we have heard from numerous schools that the current guidelines have been very effective. There was a…
MASA Fall Leadership Conference Oct. 25-27
October 25 – 27, 2020 Jackson-Hilton, 1001 E County Line Road, Jackson Registration on MASA website http://www.msasa.org/
Teachers: Mathematics Videos from REL Southeast
Back to School for Mathematics Instructors: Giving Students the Best Start (Part 1) This video provides recommendations on how mathematics teachers can build students’ motivation by focusing on instituting best…
Mississippi Connects: Free Google Training in October for Teachers
friEdTechnolgy is pleased to announce three training opportunities for teachers starting October 12. Google Meet, Digital Interactive Notebooks and Screencastify will all be offered. For more information and to register…
Mississippi Connects: Google Utility Belt Training for Administrators
Batman has one, your favorite construction worker has one, and every school administrator should have one, too! Learn how G Suite and Google Tools can be deployed to help you…
Hanover Research Resources: Student Engagement and Instructional Effectiveness – Hanover Research
STUDENT AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES Research Brief: Preparing for Post-COVID-19 Student Reengagement – This report offers strategies for planning for learning loss; discusses how students returning to school after an extended…