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.
DEADLINE APPROACHING: US Presidential Scholars Program-Consideration for Dr. Wright’s Nomination List
2021-USPSP-Combined-Flyer-and-Application 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 involvement? If…
Hanover Research Diversity Training & Planning
Scan of Diversity Trainings – This report identifies and compares six reputable diversity and cultural identity training programs for district leadership. Individual district profiles provide additional information on training content,…
Updated Individual Reading Plan
The MDE has updated the Individual Reading Plan (IRP) to align with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Documentation Packet. The IRP/MTSS Alignment Checklist can be found on the Intervention…
Local English Learner Program Leadership Webinar: NAELPA & US Department of Education
The National Association of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA) is excited to announce an upcoming professional learning opportunity for LEA staff offered in conjunction with the US Department of Education’s…
Translated Document Supports for Parents and Guardians of English Learners
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to provide Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese translations for the recently released guidance document for parents of English learners. Supports for Parents and…
Mississippi Connects: Reimbursement Reminder (SB 3044 & HB 1788)
The window to submit reimbursement for both the Equity in Distance Learning Act (SB3044) and the Mississippi Pandemic Response Broadband Availability Act (HB1788) opened on October 1, 2020. Please remember to…
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) – Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards
On October 15, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Process Standard 24 in Miss. Admin Code: 7-24, Mississippi…
Free Virtual Professional Development Trainings from Microsoft
Please see below to register for upcoming virtual professional development sessions offered through Microsoft. These sessions are free to educators across the state. CEUs will be available for all who…
U.S. History Blueprint Revision
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Student Assessment and Office of Secondary Education, is releasing the revised blueprint for the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program End-of-Course (MAAP-EOC) test for U.S….
A First-Grade Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills
1st Grade Teachers, are you looking for a resource to use with families to encourage and facilitate literacy support for children in the home? The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southeast…