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.
Office of Accreditation to host Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, Aug. 29
The Mississippi Department of Education is aware that many districts have new leadership in place for the 2023-24 school year who may be unfamiliar with the Accreditation process. Therefore, to…
Special Education Deep Dive training offered
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education offers deep-dive training on the new Special Education Teacher Growth Rubric. The training is designed for leaders who will be conducting…
Register by noon Aug. 25 for free online courses, book study courses
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Professional Development, announces open registration for fall online courses and book study courses. These courses are offered free of charge…
10 regional literacy meetings for families of K-3 students set to begin Sept. 12 across state
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education, Division of Literacy will host 10 regional literacy meetings beginning Sept. 12, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade….
All Teachers, All In Conference set for various dates in October
Fall 2023 All Teachers, All In Conference Flyer The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Office of Professional Development announce a one-day, in-person conference for K-12 teachers…
Registration open to the 52nd Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: No Place Like Home!
Registration is open to the 52nd Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: No Place Like Home! set for Nov. 29-Dec. 1, at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. The Mississippi Literacy Association…
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…