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.
Dyslexia Screener Updates (2020 – 2021) Webinar: July 27
This webinar will be an overview of the recently added state-approved dyslexia screeners, as well as a review of the other screeners currently on the list. A description of each…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of July 14, 2020
Digital Learning Plan Update The MDE continues to analyze recently legislation regarding the state’s Digital Learning Plan. As soon as our analysis is concluded and next steps have been framed…
AP Training Opportunity: July 29
The MDE Office of Secondary Education is pleased to offer a one-day virtual training designed for experienced Advanced Placement Teachers to explore the Advanced Placement (AP) Course and exam description,…
Tips and training to help teachers confidently switch to online education
As you know, the pandemic has forced many teachers and students to move to online learning. And with the status of physically going back to school in the fall still…
Required CCR Course
The College and Career Readiness Course (CCR) is a required course for the Class of 2022. The CCR curriculum, a recording of the 2020 CCR professional development, a FAQ section, and…
Assessment Window Extensions
The Office of Student Assessment (OSA) has been working diligently with the Mississippi assessment vendors to determine if the MDE would be allowed to extend the testing windows for the…
DonorsChoose Model Crowdfunding Policy
Model Crowdfunding Policy DonorsChoose + Mississippi Impact Report DonorsChoose is a non-profit organization that has worked closely with the Council of Chief State School Officers, the National School Boards Association,…
Alternative Education Self-Assessment
Pursuant to the Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 37-13-92, the school boards of all school districts shall establish, maintain and operate, in connection with the regular programs of the school…
ACTION REQUIRED: District Restart and Recovery Plans
MDE Restart & Recovery Guidance & Summary – July 2020 Greetings Superintendents: As districts continue to prepare for the upcoming school year, we know that many of you are planning…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Paid Leave Due to COVID-19
H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), went into effective April 1, 2020 and will apply through December 31, 2020. It provides guidance to all employers, to include…