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.
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…
Virtual and Blended Instruction – New Online Workshop Starts Aug. 3
Join us for a new national professional development workshop — Engaging Students in a Blended Instructional World — that helps educators like you adapt your content for any delivery format….
Administrative Procedures Act (APA): Reporting Attendance for Virtual Learning
On July 16, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 9.2, State Board Policy Chapter…
New website helps Mississippians pursue dream careers
Many middle and high school students dream of pursuing careers that requires credentials of value beyond high school, but determining the pathway to a dream career can be a daunting…
COVID-19 Disparities Webinar: How to Support Racial & Ethnic Minority Students
Dear School-Based Mental Health Leaders, We would like to share an upcoming webinar opportunity on August 4th from 12 – 1:00 PM ET. This webinar, COVID-19 Disparities Webinar: How to Support Racial…
2020-2021 Literacy Support Schools
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is committed to providing coaching supports to identified Literacy Support Schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Every effort has been…