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.
2020 New Bus Driver Certification
Final Memo to Transportation Directors 6.5.20 DPT District Transportation Information Form DPT Participant Information Form Please see the memorandum and attachments from Brian McGairty, Bureau Director of the Office of…
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools – Save the Dates
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with a workgroup of nine superintendents from a diverse range of school districts to outline the key issues districts need to address…
Clarification on Digital Learning and the CARES Act
ESSER Fund Frequently Asked Questions The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has received several recent questions regarding allowable uses of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds. Within…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 4, 2020
Clarification on Digital Learning and the CARES Act The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has received several recent questions regarding allowable uses of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
MDE Launches Website to Help Children Become Strong Readers
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has revamped its Strong Readers website, strongreadersms.com, to help families assist their children with building their reading skills. The site is organized by grade…
Special Summer MOCA Review
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional MOCA review during the summer 2020. This MOCA review will be conducted on an abbreviated timeline in…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of June 3, 2020
Special Summer MOCA Review Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional MOCA review during the summer 2020. This MOCA review will be conducted on…
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…