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.
Administrative Procedures Act (APA): Access to a Substantive and Rigorous Curriculum Policy
On May 21, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 28.3, State Board Policy Chapter…
MDE Free Virtual Professional Development
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is excited to announce that all items from the current Professional Development Catalog can now be offered as free virtual professional…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 26, 2020
Additional Date Added for College and Career Readiness Course Training Due to high demand, an additional date has been added for the College and Career Readiness Course training: Monday, June…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 22, 2020
CARES Act Equitable Services The CARES Act Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF) will provide financial assistance to each Mississippi school district to help address the numerous challenges…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 21, 2020
CDC: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SCHOOLS – Released May 19, 2020 As some communities in the United States open K-12 schools, CDC offers the following considerations for ways in which schools can help protect students,…
SAVE THE DATE: SREB Summer Training
The Mississippi Department of Education will be hosting the Grade 8/9 SREB Ready for High School and Grade 12 SREB Ready and Essentials for College course trainings VIRTUALLY, the week…
CARES Act Equitable Services
The CARES Act Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF) will provide financial assistance to each Mississippi school district to help address the numerous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic….
Webinar: Summer Learning Guidance and Professional Development
The MDE will host a webinar for district and school administrators to provide guidance on summer learning recommendations. This session will offer resources and suggestions to districts about virtual summer learning…
2020 Census Update
MS NEWSLETTER The national average for self response for the 2020 Census as of May 19, 2020 is 59.7%. The response rate for Mississippi is 55.2%. You can view the…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 20, 2020
CDC GUIDANCE ON REOPENING SCHOOLS, CAMPS CDC Interim Guidance for Schools and Day Camps – Released May 17, 2020 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted more detailed interim guidance on…