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.
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…
District Annual Dropout Prevention Plans due August 1
As required by state law, each school district shall implement an annual Dropout Prevention Plan. The plan must be board-approved and posted on the district website homepage by August 1 of…
Districts: Apply by June 7 deadline for MDE reimbursement of accelerated programs
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 during the 2023 legislative session to reimburse school districts for the expense of Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and diploma endorsements (career and…
See deadlines, updates about Alternative Education Programs, Foster Care Points of Contact
Attention District Superintendents: The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement and Dropout Prevention is providing the following document OCSAE End of year Submissions Alternative Education &…
Jumpstart Test Prep Review Programs application deadline extended to June 3
Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education through the Office of Secondary Education, announces availability of Jumpstart’s legislatively funded Review Programs (ACT, WorkKeys, StartUps…
MDE conference June 11-12 supports staff with at-risk students
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Compulsory School Attendance and Dropout Prevention will host the Finding the Road to Success conference June 11-12 at the Lake Terrace Convention Center…
Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program expanded for 2024-25
The Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program has been expanded for 2024-25. The online application deadline is September 15, and the supporting document deadline is October 15. All full-time public or…
Teachers: Apply for the 2024-25 Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council by June 28
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is now accepting applications for the State Superintendent of Education’s Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council for the 2024-25 school year. The purpose of the council…