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.
Per-Pupil Expenditure Reporting Opportunity and Recruitment
The National Comprehensive Center has received United States Department of Education funding to guide and support local education agencies (LEAs) in their efforts to improve the usefulness of per-pupil expenditure…
Phonics First PD Sessions – Spring 2021
The MDE Office of Special Education is pleased to announce that the Phonics First courses are being offered through the RESA sign-up process, and the courses are now posted on…
Registration Now Open for Mississippi Connects Virtual Summit on Feb. 15
Registration for Mississippi Connects Virtual Summit is Now Open! Mississippi Connects is excited to offer a FREE virtual summit for educators February 15, centered around the purposeful integration of technology….
Jan. 29 Deadline Reminder: Mississippi Administrator, Teacher, and Parent of the Year Application Submission
2021 MS Administrator of the Year Application 2021 MS Teacher of the Year Application Parent of the Year 2021 Application Greetings District Superintendents, I hope this correspondence finds you well…
Further Clarification on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Administrative Leave for School Employees
The requirement to provide paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired Dec. 31, 2020. However, school districts may voluntarily choose to extend the leave entitlements under…
English Learner Virtual Office Hours
Staff from the MDE Offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading are hosting monthly virtual office hours every second Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m….
MDE Literacy Coach Recruitment: Apply by February 5
The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is currently seeking qualified educators with expertise in literacy to support schools across the state in improving literacy instruction. The MDE is…
Updated MDE Instructional Resources: K-12 Instructional Planning Guides for ELA, Mathematics, and Science
The MDE has updated the K-12 Instructional Planning Guides (IPGs) in ELA, Mathematics, and Science based on requested feedback from the field as teachers implemented the IPGs during the first…
Save the Date and Call for Proposals: Virtual Innovative Leadership Summit 2021 – February 8
The Research and Curriculum Unit, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, is inviting school leaders, counselors, teacher leaders, and educational stakeholders from across the state to join us…
Hanover Research
Student and Family Supports Charting the Course Forward: Planning Your District Reopening Strategy Amid COVID-19 – To reopen schools safely and effectively, districts must have contingency plans in place for…