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.
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Literacy Coach (K-3); Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State Systemic Improvement Plan Literacy Coach (K-3rd) to provide literacy strategies…
Office of Special Education seeks applicants for Elementary Math Coach; Apply by June 23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of (SSIP) State Systemic Improvement Plan Elementary Mathematics Coach (K-6) to provide mathematics…
MDE announces Mississippi School Counseling Advisory Committee
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces the members of the Mississippi School Counseling Advisory Committee. This committee represents a diverse group of school counseling professionals from across the state…
The Time is Right Conference set for June 16-18
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education announces The Time is Right Conference is happening June 16–18, at the Mississippi State University Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi. This…
Superintendents: Review Driver Education documents for 2026-27
Dear Superintendents, Please see the documents below relative to Driver Education for the 2026-27 school year as well as reimbursement requests for the 2025-26 school year. Should you need assistance…
Adolescent Literacy Coach contractual positions available; Apply by June 1
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, is seeking highly qualified applicants for fourth through eighth grade Adolescent Literacy Coach contractual positions. The deadline…
Mississippi Whole Schools announces Ron Clark as speaker for arts conference in July
Mississippi Whole Schools will welcome Ron Clark as the opening keynote speaker for its annual arts education and arts integration conference July 7-9 at Candence Bank Arena and Conference Center…
Districts: Complete Alternative Education Program Registry, Student Compilation Reporting Forms by June 30
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement and Dropout Prevention has requested that local educational agencies complete a Needs Assessment Survey in the past. The Needs…
Mississippi Counseling Advisory Committee application deadline is May 25
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking practicing school counselors to serve on the Mississippi Counseling Advisory Committee. This committee will support MDE’s efforts to strengthen and advance school…
Accelerated programs reimbursement deadline is June 12
The Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 in 2025 to reimburse for the expense of Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and diploma endorsements (career and technical/JROTC, academic, and distinguished academic). …