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.
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…
Amplify Podcast: Science of Reading
Amplify Education is offering free professional learning opportunities for educators through a series of podcast episodes hosted by Susan Lambert, Vice President of Elementary Literacy Instruction at Amplify Education. Science…
Annual Gifted Self-Evaluation Survey
The 2019-2020 Online Gifted Program Annual Self Evaluation Survey is ready for districts to use to submit Gifted Self Evaluations. Districts must access this survey online at https://cspr.mde.k12.ms.us/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=Gifted2020. Each district must have an individual sign in to complete the survey. District…
Brigance Screener III
Beginning August 2020, each local school district must administer the Comprehensive Early Learning Observational Assessment, Brigance Screener III, to every public pre-kindergarten student. The Screener will be administered twice per year. Screening must…
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 the reopening of physical child care programs and schools and day camps. This guidance is meant to supplement the decision…
TOMORROW – K-8 Virtual Symposium: Literacy in a Changing World
TOMORROW – K-8 Virtual Symposium: Literacy in a Changing World Amplify is offering a FREE K-8 Virtual Symposium: Literacy in a Changing World on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 11:00…
CDC Guidance on Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown
What steps should a district take to reopen buildings after a prolonged shutdown or reduced operation? The CDC has recommendations to ensure the safety of occupants and the operation of…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 19, 2020
MSDH Graduation Ceremony Guidance (Effective Date 5/25/2020) Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Graduation Ceremony Guidance (Effective Date 5/25/2020) School districts are urged to be thoughtful and careful in choosing…