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.
MDE Launches Website to Help Children Become Strong Readers
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has revamped its Strong Readers website, strongreadersms.com, to help families assist their children with building their reading skills. The site is organized by grade…
Special Summer MOCA Review
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional MOCA review during the summer 2020. This MOCA review will be conducted on an abbreviated timeline in…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 3, 2020
Special Summer MOCA Review Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional MOCA review during the summer 2020. This MOCA review will be conducted on…
2020 Virtual Summer Learning Tools and Supports
MDE has updated the District Learning at Home page with the 2020 Virtual Summer Learning tools and supports. Administrators and teachers can find the following information on the Learning-at-Home Resources…
ASCD Webinar: Planning for Reopening
Leading Schools During the Coronavirus Crisis: Planning for Reopening This webinar will focus on what schools and their communities need to consider as they plan on reopening schools. The CDC…
MDE Three-Part Webinar Series for Teachers of English Learners
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to announce a three-part webinar series for teachers of English learners. The sessions will be held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on…
MDE Digital Learning Needs Assessment Webinar – June 3
Please join us for this upcoming webinar! Click the link below to register. Please register for Digital Learning Needs Assessment Q & A on June 3, 2020 3:00 PM CDT…
MDE Webinar: K-3 Literacy in a Time of Remote Learning
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading will host a webinar for administrators, teachers, and school-based coaches to help improve literacy supports for students and families from a distance. This webinar…
Going the Distance with Literacy Webinar Recording
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading recently hosted a webinar, Going the Distance with Literacy: Supporting Teachers, Students and Families. This webinar was for instructional support staff, school-based coaches,…
Additional Dates in July Added for College and Career Readiness Course Training
Due to high demand, an additional dates have been added for the College and Career Readiness Course training: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Thursday, July 9, 2020…