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…
Mississippi Connects: Toolkit for Hosting a Virtual Workshop for Families
The Mississippi Connects Communication Toolkit will help educators and school and district leaders train and support families and students with digital learning. Educators may share and adapt these materials in…
Promote the Vote Program for K-12
Letter From Secretary Watson Promote the Vote is the Secretary of State Office’s comprehensive K-12 voter education program that consists of a statewide mock election, an essay contest, and an…
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,…
COVID-19 Resources from the Regional Educational Laboratories Program
In response to COVID-19, the 10 Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) have collaborated to produce a series of evidence-based resources and guidance about teaching and learning in a remote environment. Here is…
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…