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.
Guidance: Improving the Mental Health of Mississippi’s Children
In the 2019 Legislative Session, legislators passed the Mississippi School Safety Act of 2019. As a result of the legislation, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and the Mississippi Department…
Whole Schools Institute
2020 Registration Card (2) The Mississippi Arts Commission’s Whole Schools Summer Institute is a multi-day professional development conference for educators interested in learning how to integrate the arts into all…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 2, 2020
Guidance: Improving the Mental Health of Mississippi’s Children In the 2019 Legislative Session, legislators passed the Mississippi School Safety Act of 2019. As a result of the legislation, the Mississippi…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 1, 2020
CDC Pre-K Guidance CDC Pre-K Classroom Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html#SocialDistancing 2020 Virtual Summer Learning Tools and Supports MDE has updated the District Learning at Home page with the 2020 Virtual Summer Learning tools…
2020 Virtual Summer Learning Tools and Supports
MDE has updated the District Learning at Home page with the 2020 Virtual Summer Learning tools and supports. Administrators and teachers can find the following information on the Learning-at-Home Resources…
Summer Talking Challenge for Birth to 3-year-old
Research has found that providing children starting at birth with consistent, language-rich experiences – such as talking, reading, and singing – can have important benefits on their brain development and…
Summer Learning Challenges Pre-K through Grade 12
Years of research has shown how important continuous learning during the summer is to students. This is especially true this summer. The Mississippi Department of Education challenges districts and parents/guardians…
ASCD Webinar: Planning for Reopening
Leading Schools During the Coronavirus Crisis: Planning for Reopening This webinar will focus on what schools and their communities need to consider as they plan on reopening schools. The CDC…
MDE Three-Part Webinar Series for Teachers of English Learners
The Mississippi Department of Education is pleased to announce a three-part webinar series for teachers of English learners. The sessions will be held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on…
MDE Digital Learning Needs Assessment Webinar – June 3
Please join us for this upcoming webinar! Click the link below to register. Please register for Digital Learning Needs Assessment Q & A on June 3, 2020 3:00 PM CDT…