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.
Elementary Computer Science teachers can register now for Summer Institute
In June and July, the Center for Cyber Education will be providing training opportunities for both new Elementary Computer Science teachers and returning Elementary Computer Science teachers who want to…
Regional HLP one-day trainings for spring, summer announced
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Office of Professional Development announce one-day in-person trainings for K-12 general and special education teachers. The one-day event consists of…
Free K-12 Science of Reading Summer School Lessons and Training available
On May 1, the Really Great Reading will release its free digital Science of Reading Summer School Lessons and Training again. After completing the complimentary training, educators will receive a…
MDE seeks superintendent for Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a permanent superintendent to oversee all operations, functions, and activities at the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB). Interested…
Sessions on Desmos, TI-84 calculators set for March 18, March 20
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Mathematics is hosting Efficient Calculation Techniques: Exploring Desmos & the TI-84 Calculators in-person sessions on March 18 and March 20, in Jackson, Mississippi….
Request for Proposals Services for Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders deadline is March 28
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is soliciting proposals for the purpose of Services for Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders. The deadline for receipt of responses is on or before…
Prepare for state test with PAPER; 50 student prizes to be won during March Challenge contest
Get in the game with the 2024 Paper March Challenge and prepare for the state test! The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is thrilled to announce a challenge from March…
Districts must submit suicide prevention documentation by April 5
Please be reminded that all school districts must submit the Mental Health Assurance Form to suicidementalhealth@mdek12.org no later than Friday, April 5, 2024. If your district conducted suicide prevention training…
PD offered in May titled Part 5: Science of Reading Classroom: Internalizing, Annotating, and Elevating HQIM
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education, Division of Literacy is inviting district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5) to attend a one-day, in-person professional development training…
AIM Pathways 12th Annual Research to Practice Symposium set for March 11
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education, Division of Literacy, in partnership with AIM Pathways is inviting Mississippi educators to attend AIM Pathway’s 12th Annual Research to Practice…