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.
SPED Lead Implementation Specialist vacancies announced
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ two Lead Implementation Specialists that will support the Office of Special Education at the MDE…
Review Office of Secondary Education’s trainings on revisions to State Board Policy and Accountability Standards, 2023
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Secondary Education hosted several trainings to review revisions to the Mississippi Public and Non-Public Schools Accountability Standards, 2023 as well as the following…
EMCED Principal bootcamp set for June 3-4
The EMCED Principal Bootcamp is set for June 3-4 in Meridian. This two-day bootcamp will take a look at the day-to-day operations of school and provide guidance on just how…
Districts can apply for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize; Deadline is June 13
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, a $180 million investment in K-12 public schools across the country. This three-phase…
2024 Grade 3 Retest Intervention Guidance Document for literacy available
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy has developed the Grade 3 Retest Intervention Guidance Document to be used to prepare students for the Grade…
Principals/Curriculum Coordinators: Jumpstart Test Prep Review Programs applications due May 24
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…
Teachers, presenters, and exhibitors invited to Elevate Teachers Conference July 10-11
The Mississippi Department of Education invites teachers, presenters, and exhibitors to join the Elevate Teachers Conference on July 10-11 at the Mississippi State University Riley Center in Meridian. The deadline…
Select districts can host professional learning for K-8 teachers; Apply by May 17
AIM Institute of Research and Learning, in collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy, is offering selected school districts the opportunity to host in-district professional learning courses…
Registration open for Special Education Transition Conference June 4: Kicking it into Gear 2024
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education will host the annual Transition Conference for Students with Disabilities June 4 at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. This action-packed day…
Register May 20-24 for free online book study courses
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Professional Development, announces open registration for spring online book study courses. These courses are offered free of charge to help…