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.
Adolescent Literacy Resources available
The National Comprehensive Center (NCC ) has now finished the series of three NCC resources for literacy leaders: Literacy Leads, Learning Follows, Students Succeed: Advice for Grades 1-3 Literacy Leaders Literacy Leads,…
Speakers announced for Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: No Place Like Home
The keynote and featured speakers have been announced for the 52nd Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: No Place Like Home! set for Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at the…
MTSS Virtual Office Hours session set for Oct. 11
Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Virtual Hours session is set for 10 a.m. Oct. 11. The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services offers the monthly virtual office hours…
English Learner Virtual Office Hours session is Oct. 12
The next English Learner Virtual Office Hours session is set for 2 p.m. Oct. 12. The Mississippi Department of Education Offices of Federal Programs, Intervention Services, and Student Assessment provide…
Superintendents: Setting the Stage for Success: Regional MDE Accreditation training offered
Dear Superintendents, Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts during our Regional Superintendent Meetings, Superintendents Advisory Council, and ongoing engagement with us. As a result of your feedback and…
Adjustment made to Dyslexia Screener dates
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services is announcing the dyslexia dates for the 2023-2024 school year: Dyslexia screener deadlines: First grade – extended to Oct. 20, 2023…
Secondary Transition newsletter available
The September Secondary Transition newsletter is available at the following link September 2023.
Register for the 2024 MECA Conference
Registration is open for the 2024 Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA) Conference! This year’s conference will be held Feb. 21-23, 2024, at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, Mississippi. The…
Social studies, math educators take note of Living History event Oct. 13
This Living History event is an all-call for social studies and math educators. The Mississippi Department of Education’s Department of Social Studies’ “Living History: X + Education = Freedom” is…
Districts’ mental health, suicide prevention documentation due Oct. 31
School districts that have not submitted the Mental Health Assurance Form, must do so by Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 to suicidementalhealth@mdek12.org. The refresher curriculums approved by the Mississippi Department of…