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.
NASRO Basic School Resource Officer Course offered
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Basic School Resource Officer (SRO) Course is set for Dec. 4-8 in Moorhead, Mississippi. This 40-hour training course is designed to prepare…
Office of Special Education announces conference save the date, call for proposals
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education is excited to host the second annual Time is Right: Improving Student Outcomes Conference June 19-21, 2024 at the Jackson Hilton…
Districts encouraged to register for regional MDE accreditation training
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will offer regional accreditation training to school districts in three-hour sessions Oct. 30 in Meridian, Nov. 6 in Oxford and Nov. 8 in Hattiesburg….
Districts asked to complete MTSS survey by Nov. 1
Now that the 2023-24 school year is in full swing, the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services is seeking feedback from districts and schools via a survey –…
Mississippi Office of Homeland Security offering districts cybersecurity grant program
Mississippi school districts that wish to strengthen their cybersecurity practices and combat increasing cyber threats can apply for funds from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) Cybersecurity Grant Program…
Facilitation prep academy set for Nov. 13-19 for science teacher leaders
Are you a science teaching and learning leader in your building or your district? Do you have a desire to build the capacity of other science teachers and strengthen the…
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…