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.
Workforce Readiness: Utilizing your National Student Clearinghouse Data webinar set for Aug. 13
The Workforce Readiness: Utilizing your National Student Clearinghouse Data webinar is set for 10 a.m. August 13. Districts are invited to join the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), unlockED, and…
MDE updates Professional Development Catalog for face-to-face, virtual support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development announces an update to its Professional Development Catalog for Spring and Summer 2024. The catalog includes many new offerings that administrators…
Lead Implementation Specialist position available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium and the Department of Teacher Education at The University of Mississippi to create a network of…
Virtual training for College and Career Readiness Course set for July 18, July 22
Whether you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, or district employee, join a virtual training session July 18 or July 22 to learn more about the College & Career Readiness class….
Jumpstart Test Prep Review Resources school selections announced for 2024-25
Jumpstart Test Prep (Jumpstart), through Mississippi Legislative appropriation partnered with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to select pilot schools for the 2024-25 school year. The pilot program is aimed…
Math professional development sessions offered virtually by MDE, Catapult Learning in July
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), in partnership with Catapult Learning, LLC, announces an opportunity for district administrators, principals, teachers and instructional coaches to participate in a series of virtual…
Mississippi Reading Panel public meeting set for June 27
The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Mississippi Reading Panel at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024. To join the online meeting, click the following link:…
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network offers teachers 6.4 CEUs; Register by July 1
The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) is offering Mississippi K-12 teachers the opportunity to earn up to 6.4 CEU units for free. Teachers interested in learning more about artificial intelligence…
Register by June 11 for Special Education Conference: Time is Right set for June 19-21
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education will host the second annual Time is Right: Improving Student Outcomes Conference June 19-21 at the Jackson Hilton on County Line…
MDE Reimbursement for ACT WorkKeys application deadline is June 7
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $1,000,000 during the 2023 legislative session to reimburse for the expense of WorkKeys. Districts participating in the statewide testing agreement who wish to apply for reimbursement…