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.
Save the Date: Mississippi Connects Educator Summit for Virtual Learning February 15
Mississippi Connects is excited to offer a FREE virtual summit for educators February 15, 2021, centered around the purposeful integration of technology. Participants will experience sessions from Mississippi Department of…
2021 Mississippi Parent of the Year Program: Deadline is January 29
Parent of the Year 2021 Application Greetings District Superintendents, The State Board of Education strongly promotes the active involvement of parents in their children’s education in all Mississippi public schools. …
Due From Superintendents Nov. 20: District Instruction Delivery Update Survey
Superintendents, The Mississippi Department of Education is trying to gain a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on instructional delivery during this school year. This information will help us…
Building Stronger Readers: Families as Partners
Building Stronger Readers flyer The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy will host a webinar for families of Kindergarten through 3rd grade students on December 1st and 10th….
Teachers & Administrators: Updated MTSS Forms
The Office of Intervention Services has updated a several documents and posted them to the website. New documents are listed below: MTSS Guidance Document (newly added speech/language information) LBPA Flowchart…
Accountability Reminder Regarding Grades for Dual Credit Courses
Superintendents, Principals, and Accountability Directors, As the end of the first semester nears, please be reminded that grades for dual credit courses that are entered in MSIS must be unweighted…
GEER Proposal – Round 2
GEER Round 2_RFP Information:_Innovative Educational Solutions GEER – Round 2 Application Copy of GEER-Excel_Round 2 Thank you all for your interest in the GEER Funds. The purpose of the Coronavirus…
Teacher Supports to Improve Outcomes – Hanover Research
TEACHER SUPPORTS Cultural Awareness and Competence Toolkit – This toolkit allows teachers to reflect on their current level of cultural awareness and improve their practices to become more culturally competent….
Apple Virtual Conferences Explore
APL Virtual Conferences November 2020 Apple Virtual Conferences Explore: helpful resources, practice new skills, and reflect on ways Apple technology can support great learning and teaching. Hosted by Apple Professional…
2021 Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year Awards Program
2021 MS Administrator of the Year Application 2021 MS Teacher of the Year Application Greetings District Superintendents, The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is excited to honor and celebrate outstanding…