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.
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,…
Fund and Revenue Function Codes for ESSERF as authorized by the CARES Act
Please see the fund and revenue function codes below for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF) as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. CARES…
Coming Soon: NAEYC’s Virtual Institute
Six Weeks of FREE Online Professional Development from the NAEYC Virtual Institute starting June 1. NAEYC will offer over 100 presentations of content shared by NAEYC experts and a diverse…
2020 Census Restart: Update Leave
The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with Federal, State and local health officials, will begin a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in select geographic areas this week. Mississippi…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 12, 2020
College and Career Readiness Course Professional Development Registration As a part of the Mississippi Diploma endorsement options, the College and Career Readiness (CCR) course will be a required course for…
College and Career Readiness Course Professional Development Registration
As a part of the Mississippi Diploma endorsement options, the College and Career Readiness (CCR) course will be a required course for the class of 2021-2022. CCR virtual professional development registration is now open for high schools wishing to…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 11, 2020
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund On Friday, May 8, 2020, the United States Department of Education released ESSER Fund Frequently Asked Questions related to the Elementary and…
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund
On Friday, May 8, 2020, the United States Department of Education released ESSER Fund Frequently Asked Questions related to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. If…
SAVE THE DATE: FY21 Consolidated Application Webinar
The Offices of Federal Programs and Grants Management will host a webinar on the FY21 Consolidated Application on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. LEAs can register using the…
Graduation Ceremony Guidance
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 must follow safety guidelines from the Mississippi State Department of Health and the CDC. Considerations include: Limiting spectator attendance For larger schools, grouping…