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.
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…
Hand Sanitizer for Schools from Cathead Distillery
We at Cathead Distillery have been making hand sanitizer since the beginning of the pandemic and have been humbled by the opportunity to provide a product that Mississippians need. We…
STRIDE Education Grant (2020-21)
Mississippi STRIDE Grant Application Packet 2020-21 Since 2008, the Mississippi Legislature has provided Mississippi educators and students with access to the Stride™ online learning platform. LTS Education Systems is excited…
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Session
The Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education (MAMLE), in a joint partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), will host a 45-minute session on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with…
Equity in Distance Learning Act webinar follow up
SB3044 Webinar Q&A 7 24 20 Digital Learning Plan_v2 Dear Superintendents, Last Friday, July 24, the MDE outlined the first step of the implementation of the Equity in Distance Learning…
Hanover Resources
While many districts are trying to determine the right version of hybrid instruction, there are key questions and concerns about what equity means in your district. Access to school-level data…
Dyslexia Screener Webinar
Dyslexia Screener Webinar Recording The Office of Intervention Services has concluded the Dyslexia Screener Updates Webinar. The webinar has been recorded and can be accessed online at https://mdek12.org/OAE/OEER/Dyslexia, along with…
Cleaning Products and PPE
SeaWash All Purpose Disinfectant: PPE Supplies for Schools SeaWash All Purpose Disinfectant PDS Children face shields Children 3 ply disposable masks Adults face shields Touchless thermometers 3 ply disposable masks…