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.
Hanover Research Resources: Strategic Planning and Instructional Tools in the New Normal
DISTRICT PLANNING GUIDES Action Guide: Characteristics of High-Performing Schools – This research brief summarizes key characteristics as districts reframe their strategies and priorities for the upcoming year. Areas include collaboration…
MDE Releases Supports for Parents of English Learners and the EL Progress Checklist
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to share two new documents for district use: Supports for Parents of English Learners and the EL Progress Checklist. Supports for Parents of…
MSIS / Local Package Calendar Entry
We have received questions about data entry for districts that plan to start PK-6th grade students earlier than students in 7th-12th grade. The information below should address this concern and…
MDE Offers New PD on Demand for Digital Learning and IEPs
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is excited to announce a new form of professional learning called PD on Demand. Educators can now receive professional development in…
MEMA Announcement
At this time, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is not supplying school districts with PPE.
Reopening Plans: Patterns and Places for Focus
While every district is planning for restart, given consideration to community desires and health of students and staff, some districts are planning more extensively to be ready for all possible…
Virtual and Blended Instruction Online Workshop-New Dates Just Added
The first two workshops sold out. Don’t miss this new opportunity to learn how to offer quality instruction in any setting. Join us for a national professional development workshop — Engaging Students…
FEMA and PPE
FEMA Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Eligible Emergency Protective Measures The Stafford Act may provide up to 75% of the cost of PPE and other necessary items for operating schools. …
Advanced Placement Administrative Training Webinar
The MDE is hosting a webinar on Wednesday August 12, at 3:00 p.m. The Advanced Placement Training and Updates for High School Administrators session is being delivered by the MDE…
2020-2021 ACT Fee Waivers
Students can now use up to four fee waivers in any combination beginning in their junior year. For example, a student can use three fee waivers their junior year and…