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.
Bridge-to-Career Course available for eligible fifth-year seniors
To Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators: The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the immediate availability of the Bridge-to-Career Course for eligible fifth-year seniors. Approved by the State Board of Education…
Review resource for school security, safety
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools reminds districts that back-to-school season comes with a heightened awareness and need to review all potential threats to school…
College Board announces free webinars for AP coordinators, teachers
The College Board will present two, free webinars for AP coordinators and teachers set for Aug. 27 and Sept. 24. These sessions are designed to help educators start the year…
Due Aug. 8: Apply for Mississippi’s Virtual Synchronous Learning Initiative (REACH Mississippi)
Applications for Mississippi’s Virtual Synchronous Learning Initiative (REACH Mississippi) are now available. To gain access to a certified teacher in secondary Math, Science, and English Language Arts, please submit your…
Mississippi LIFT Family Engagement and Transition Conference – Aug. 9
The MDE Office of Early Childhood Education, through the Preschool Development Grant, will host our second Mississippi LIFT Family Engagement and Transition Conference. This one-day conference will showcase family engagement,…
New Release Date for Math and ELA Standards Resources
The release of the accompanying resources for the 2025 Standards for Mathematics and ELA has been moved to Spring 2026. The resources include the Instructional Planning Guides and the current…
MDE announces updated 2025 Professional Development Catalog
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Updates Professional Development Catalog for Face-to-Face, Virtual, and Follow-Up Support The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development announces an update to its…
Phonics First K-5 and 6-12 literacy courses offered through RESA
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education announces that the Phonics First Level I and Structures Level I courses are being offered through the Regional Education Service Agencies…
2025-26 Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember available
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember July 2025-June 2026 is now available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. 2025-26 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember (Word version) 2025-26…
Registration opens soon for Mississippi Science of Reading Trainings for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces that registration will open soon for the Mississippi Science of Reading Trainings for Teachers and Leaders offered through professional development courses…