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 COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 10, 2020
IDEA Waiver Request and Extension The MDE has submitted a waiver request to extend the period of availability for some categories of Federal special education funds. This extension includes FY2019…
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools & June 11 State Board of Education Meeting
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with a workgroup of nine superintendents from a diverse range of school districts to outline the key issues districts need to address…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 9, 2020
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools & June 11 State Board of Education Meeting The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) will consider several policies at its June 11 meeting to…
Early Childhood PD Opportunity
Welcome to the NAEYC Virtual Institute! Starting June 1, NAEYC will offer weekly presentations of content shared by NAEYC experts and a diverse group of presenters from all sectors of…
MTSS Webinar Series
MDE Webinar Series: Multi-Tiered System of Supports Guidance Document The Office of Intervention Services will host a webinar series for administrators, teachers, and interventionists to introduce the Multi-Tiered System of Supports Guidance Document….
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 8, 2020
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools The Mississippi Department of Education has partnered with a workgroup of nine superintendents from a diverse range of school districts to outline the key issues…
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools
Dear Superintendents and Principals: The Mississippi Department of Education has partnered with a workgroup of nine superintendents from a diverse range of school districts to outline the key issues districts…
2020 New Bus Driver Certification
Final Memo to Transportation Directors 6.5.20 DPT District Transportation Information Form DPT Participant Information Form Please see the memorandum and attachments from Brian McGairty, Bureau Director of the Office of…
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools – Save the Dates
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with a workgroup of nine superintendents from a diverse range of school districts to outline the key issues districts need to address…
Clarification on Digital Learning and the CARES Act
ESSER Fund Frequently Asked Questions The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has received several recent questions regarding allowable uses of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds. Within…