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.
MDE to submit ESEA waiver request for Corinth School District; public comments due Feb. 1
On behalf of the Corinth School District, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is submitting a waiver request to the United States Department of Education (USED) to request that Corinth…
EL Course Code survey available to help determine changes needed
The Office of Secondary Education is in the process of reviewing the Mississippi Department of Education’s Course Code Manual. One of the areas for making adjustments to is the EL…
English Learner Virtual Office hours happening Feb. 3
English Learner staff members from the Offices of Federal Programs, Student Assessment and Elementary Education and Reading are hosting February EL Virtual Office hours from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3….
Commission on School Accreditation to virtually meet Feb. 3
The Commission on School Accreditation will meet via teleconference at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation can be viewed via live stream.
Mississippi State Board of Education Allows Hybrid Scheduling During COVID-19 Surge
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling if needed to minimize the current spread of COVID-19. The…
Update to MSDH K-12 school guidance, new home test option for schools
The Mississippi Department of Health has recently updated the Guidance for Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in K-12 settings based on updated CDC guidance. See the update at MSDH K-12…
Register by Jan. 21 for webinar ahead of the Summer Computer Science Institute for Elementary Teachers in June
To help districts meet the legislative requirements of new Computer Science legislation, the Mississippi Department of Education and the Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University have partnered to…
Registration begins for free online PD courses, book studies
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, announces open registration for spring online courses and book studies. These free courses are offered to help support educators…
Review Literacy-Based Promotion Act reminders, resources; 3rd Grade Reading Assessment dates set
As we enter the second semester of the school year, the Mississippi Department of Education is sharing several resources and reminders about the upcoming 3rd Grade Reading Assessment. The state of…
Office of Special Education chat will be Jan. 24
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Special Education, is offering the Supporting the ONE Percent special education chat for January set for Jan. 24. It will include…