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.
MDE Webinar: K-3 Literacy in a Time of Remote Learning
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading will host a webinar for administrators, teachers, and school-based coaches to help improve literacy supports for students and families from a distance. This webinar…
CDC Pre-K Guidance
CDC Pre-K Classroom Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html#SocialDistancing
Going the Distance with Literacy Webinar Recording
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading recently hosted a webinar, Going the Distance with Literacy: Supporting Teachers, Students and Families. This webinar was for instructional support staff, school-based coaches,…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 28, 2020
Tech Camp for Teachers 2020 Registration is Now Live Since 2015, the Pascagoula-Gautier School District has hosted Tech Camp for Teachers. This is a free two-day event where teachers come…
Additional Dates in July Added for College and Career Readiness Course Training
Due to high demand, an additional dates have been added for the College and Career Readiness Course training: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Thursday, July 9, 2020…
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Licensure Guidelines K-12
On May 21, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code 7–4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12…
NAEYC Virtual Institute
National Association of Education of Young Children’s Virtual Institute Starting June 1, NAEYC will offer over 100 presentations of content shared by NAEYC experts and a diverse group of presenters…
Administrative Procedures Act (APA): Access to a Substantive and Rigorous Curriculum Policy
On May 21, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 28.3, State Board Policy Chapter…
MDE Free Virtual Professional Development
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is excited to announce that all items from the current Professional Development Catalog can now be offered as free virtual professional…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 26, 2020
Additional Date Added for College and Career Readiness Course Training Due to high demand, an additional date has been added for the College and Career Readiness Course training: Monday, June…