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.
Phonics First
Phonics First K-5 and 6-12 Literacy Courses School closures and the need for social distancing related to COVID-19 have caused the cancellation of in-person Phonics First literacy courses that were…
Students with Additional Needs in Remote Learning Environments
Benetech, Bridge Multimedia and CAST are joining forces to bring you this very special “unconference” with support from the Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs and the Institute…
New Web-based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families
New Web-based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families The University of Denver’s Marisco Institute offers a free resource for teachers, home visitors, and parents to support learning in mathematics…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 14, 2020
REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS DUE TODAY: Digital Access Surveys for Families and School Employees As school closures continue and as the state develops plans to direct resources to the areas of…
Equity considerations and distance learning during COVID-19
Southern Education Foundation_Covid19 Distance Learning Equity Brief Government officials are taking swift public health actions to slow the rapidly spreading COVID-19pandemic. By the end of March, statewide school closures affected…
Additional Resources for Districts Serving English Learners (ELs)
EL team members from the Mississippi Department of Education recently held two EL Check-In Meetings for district personnel working with EL students around the state. Recordings of the meetings as…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 13, 2020
NEWS State Superintendent of Education Presents Statewide Digital Learning Plan to Mississippi Legislature REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS DUE MAY 14: Digital Access Surveys for Families and School Employees As…
Release of FY21 Preliminary Allocations
SY2020-2021 Preliminary Title I 1003 Allocations FY21 Preliminary Allocation Table Summary The Offices of Grants Management, Federal Programs and School Improvement are pleased to announce that the FY21 Preliminary Allocations for Titles I,…
CARES Act Waiver Public Notice
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Waivers The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking public comment on waivers submitted and approved by the United States Department for…
Going the Distance with Literacy: Supporting Teachers, Students, and Families
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy will host a webinar for instructional support staff, school-based coaches, and principals to help improve literacy supports for teachers, students,…