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 principals, district staff invited to join Computer Science Summer Institute webinar March 6 or 7
The Mississippi Department of Education and Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University will host their second annual Elementary Computer Science Summer Institute in June 2023 at various locations…
Advanced Placement webinar set for March 9
Advanced Placement (AP) teachers are invited to join the last AP webinar of the school year set for 3:30 -4:30 p.m. March 9. The discussion will focus on last minute…
Apply by March 1 for the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi
Deadline to apply to The Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM) is March 1. The LCAM is a learning pathway offered by the Mississippi Department of Education, Division of Literacy,…
AP Webinar set for Feb. 27
An Advanced Placement webinar is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. This month’s session will focus on how to identify and prepare students for the skills required in working…
Express interest by March 17 to assist with High-Leverage Practices sample modules
The Mississippi Department of Education recognizes High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) as the fundamentals of teaching that are critical to helping students learn important content. There are 22 HLPs in four areas: collaboration, assessment,…
MDE Office of Elementary Education and Reading accepting applications for K-4 High-Dosage Tutoring Grants
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading is seeking competitive written applications from qualified applicants to provide in-person tutoring services through the implementation of the…
Textbook Inventory Management System training available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is encouraging all district school textbook coordinators and administrators to attend one of five TIMS 2.0 training sessions. Textbook coordinators will need to go…
Apply by April 3 for Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools recognition
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, would like to celebrate Mississippi educators through an annual recognition of Emerging Science of Reading Schools. Application deadline…
SAME/Army Engineering and Construction Camp offered to sophomores, juniors
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is accepting applications from qualified high school sophomores and juniors interested in attending the SAME/Army Engineering and Construction Camp, June 11-17, in Vicksburg,…
Voice Notes feature now available with PAPER on-demand tutoring
PAPER now provides more assistance for all students in participating districts who prefer to learn by listening and/or speaking out loud. Voice Notes —a new accessibility-minded offering from PAPER —…