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.
Code.org Advocacy Coalition Update – August
Back to school information Code.org has put together a list of recent curriculum updates, including support for online and socially-distanced learning (for example, using Code.org in online learning management systems)….
Register by Aug. 28: Free Online Courses from MDE Office of Professional Development
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is excited to announce open registration for fall online courses. Course dates and descriptions can be found on our Fall 2020…
Trauma-Informed Instruction: What Teachers Need to Know
We know many of our students have experienced trauma in their lives. Those traumatic experiences, along with the fear associated with COVID-19 over the past few months, have created an…
U.S. Department of Education launches challenge to inspire students to build technical skills
Building on the Administration-wide commitment to expand student interest in the booming science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, the U.S. Department of Education today launched CTE Mission: CubeSat, a…
Flexibility and Preparedness with Reopening – Hanover Research
Hanover has compiled research around key themes associated with student success and teacher development for reference below. Please contact us if you would like a consultation and to learn more about custom…
Webinar for 8/20: Digital Learning Project: Allocations, Assurances, and Next Steps
SpedDLP InstDLP TechDLP Tab-03-Equity in Distance Learning Act Application Revised 8.17.2020 Revised EDLA Program EDLA Program Technical Assurances REVISED Dear Superintendents, The MDE has prepared several items for your attention…
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Virtual Learning Session
The Mississippi Association of Middle Level Education (MAMLE) will host a second session on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). This session will include a leading author on school counseling, a leadership…
Dyslexia Webinar Series / Resources
The Office of Intervention Services has concluded the summer 2020 webinar series on dyslexia. The webinars have been recorded and can be accessed online at https://mdek12.org/OAE/OEER/Dyslexia, along with the slides and…
Financial Implications of the 2020 Census
Please tune in to hear Mississippi Complete Count Committee Vice-Chairman, Dr. John Green, discuss the financial implications of the 2020 Census on Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Money Talks August 25 at…
Recommendations for PreK-12 Arts Education as Mississippi Schools Reopen
The Mississippi Department of Education has developed Recommendations for PreK-12th Grade Arts Education as Mississippi Schools Reopen 2020-2021, in conjunction with a group of educators and state arts association leaders….