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.
Temporary Rule for Distance Learning, Blended Learning, and Online Learning
The State Board of Education approved a temporary rule and to begin the APA process to revise State Board Policy Chapter 56, Rule 56.1 – Distance Learning, Blended Learning, and…
CCSSO Considerations for Teaching and Learning: District Guidance and Introductory Video
State and local education leaders around the country are tackling the tremendous and urgent task of planning, launching, and sustaining a strong school year in the wake of COVID-19 related…
Important Announcements from MDE: July 16, 2020
Please review this digest of important MDE notifications for district leaders, teachers and staff. Digests will now be sent on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional information about professional development opportunities and resources are posted in…
Dyslexia Screener Updates (2020 – 2021) Webinar: July 27
This webinar will be an overview of the recently added state-approved dyslexia screeners, as well as a review of the other screeners currently on the list. A description of each…
MTSS Webinar Series Recordings
The Office of Intervention Services has concluded the summer webinar series on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The webinars have been recorded and can be accessed online at https://mdek12.org/OAE/OEER/InterventionServices/SWS, along…
STAR and PEF Resources for School Opening
Facebook pages have been created for the Student/Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program and Public Education Forum (PEF), both affiliate programs of MEC. The pages will be a resource to keep…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of July 14, 2020
Digital Learning Plan Update The MDE continues to analyze recently legislation regarding the state’s Digital Learning Plan. As soon as our analysis is concluded and next steps have been framed…
AP Training Opportunity: July 29
The MDE Office of Secondary Education is pleased to offer a one-day virtual training designed for experienced Advanced Placement Teachers to explore the Advanced Placement (AP) Course and exam description,…
Tips and training to help teachers confidently switch to online education
As you know, the pandemic has forced many teachers and students to move to online learning. And with the status of physically going back to school in the fall still…
Required CCR Course
The College and Career Readiness Course (CCR) is a required course for the Class of 2022. The CCR curriculum, a recording of the 2020 CCR professional development, a FAQ section, and…