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.
Proposals accepted for Purple Star 2023 USA 2023: National Convening of Schools & Communities
Proposals are being accepted for the 2nd Annual Purple Star USA National Convening of Schools and Communities, held virtually on Thursday, Oct. 26, National Day of the Deployed. What better…
Commission on School Accreditation to hold special-called teleconference meeting Sept. 12
The Commission on School Accreditation will meet in a special-called teleconference meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to reschedule the Tuesday, Sept….
High school juniors, seniors can apply to United States Senate Youth Program; Deadline is Sept. 29
Dear Secondary Principals and Counselors: Applications are being accepted from high school juniors and seniors for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Deadline is Sept. 29. The United States…
Special Education Professional Development Coordinator position open
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of Special Education with an emphasis on…
Science of Reading in the Classroom: HQIM Small Group Implementation (grades 1-5) trainings set for September
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, announces an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (1-5) to attend a…
Science of Reading in the Classroom: HQIM Assessment and Writing Implementation PD offered in October
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, is announcing an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5) to attend…
MIC3 Compact 101 training offered through December for schools’ military points of contact
MIC3 Compact 101 training for schools’ military points of contact is available now through December 2023. Gov. Tate Reeves directs the Mississippi Department of Education to create and administer the…
Statewide literacy professional development opportunities offered
The 2023-2024 cohorts for AIM Institute for Learning and Research’s Pathways Professional Development courses are available. AIM Pathways professional development will assist K-5 general education teachers, reading interventionist, K-8 special…
Exercise your civic duty in the Aug. 8 election
Mississippi’s Primary Election Day is today. Everyone is encouraged to exercise their civic duty to vote. The August 8 ballot features statewide, state district, county, and county district offices. To…
Phonics First K-5 and 6-12 Literacy Courses available through RESA sign-up process
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education announces the Phonics First Level I and Structures Level I courses are being offered through the RESA sign-up process, and the…