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.
Webinar: Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to announce a Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy webinar for teachers of World Languages or English learners, as well as district- and school-level administrators. …
US Presidential Scholars Program-Consideration for Dr. Wright’s Nomination List
https://msachieves.mdek12.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2021-USPSP-Combined-Flyer-and-Application.pdf Do you have an outstanding senior in your high school that deserves national recognition for their ACT/SAT performance, contributions to the community, CTE or Fine Arts participation, and/or extracurricular…
MPB Offers Free PD Opportunity for STEM Teachers
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will present a virtual town hall for Grades 7-12 STEM teachers. In this training, teachers will meet passionate teenage innovators from around the globe who are…
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…