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.
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…
Graduation Ceremony Guidance (Effective Date 5/25/2020)
MDE Graduation Ceremony Guidance Developed in Collaboration with the State Health Officer (Effective Date 5/25/2020) School districts are urged to be thoughtful and careful in choosing and planning the best…
U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During COVID-19 Outbreak
This Fact Sheet outlines States’ responsibilities to English learners (ELs) and their parents1 during the extended school closures and, in some cases, the move to remote learning2 due to the national…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 18, 2020
TEACHERS 2020-21 Mississippi Teacher Council Application Available The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC). The purpose of the MTAC is…
2020-21 Mississippi Teacher Council Application Available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council (MTAC). The purpose of the MTAC is to provide feedback to the State…
MDE COVID-19 Guidance to Districts as of May 15, 2020
REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS DUE TODAY: Learning-at-Home and Summer Enrichment Plan We appreciate the time you took in early April to respond to the initial request from the MDE regarding current…
Phonics First
Phonics First K-5 and 6-12 Literacy Courses School closures and the need for social distancing related to COVID-19 have caused the cancellation of in-person Phonics First literacy courses that were…
New CDC Guidance on Schools and Child Care Programs: Plan, Prepare, and Respond
View the School Decision Tool published May 15 on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html The purpose of the tool is to assist administrators in making (re)opening decisions regarding K-12 schools during…