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.
District and school leadership invited to Innovation regional meetings in September
Dear Superintendent or Administrator: You and your leadership team are invited to attend one of the upcoming 2026 Districts and Schools of Innovation Regional Meetings, designed to support districts and…
Update available on school district police departments
On July 14, 2026, Josh Bromen, Director of the Public Safety (DPS) Planning Division with the Department of Public Safety spoke briefly with superintendents at the Mississippi Association of School…
MDE seeks applicants for Civics Curriculum Committee
The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Curriculum and Instruction is requesting applicants for the United States Government and Civics course update committee, in accordance with Senate Bill 2294….
Save the date: THRIVE conference set for Sept. 16-17; Call for proposals due July 31
Save the date for the THRIVE 2026 conference set for Sept. 16-17 in Jackson, Mississippi. This dedicated two full days of professional learning will feature targeted sessions for instructional staff,…
Teachers can register now for Up Your Design Game online professional development course
Teachers can register now for an online professional development course titled Up Your Design Game happening Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. Register now before seats fill up. The eight-week online…
Principals have until July 10 to recommend staffers for SREB summer trainings
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction, in partnership with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), will host teacher trainings for the SREB Ready and Essentials for…
Early Childhood Coach EIR position available; Apply by Aug. 5
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Early Childhood Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified applicants for full-time, 12 -month, Educator in Residence (EIR) position to provide coaching…
Early Childhood Regional Coordinator EIR position available; Apply by Aug. 5
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Early Childhood Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified applicants for full-time, 12-month, Educator in Residence (EIR) position to provide a regional…
Significant Cognitive Disability Special Education Coordinator position available; Apply by June 30
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education is seeking competitive applications from qualified candidates for the Educator-in-Residence (EIR) position of Special Education Significant Cognitive Disabilities (SCD) Coordinator….
MDE reminds districts of important deadlines for Dropout Prevention and Graduation Restructuring Plans
School districts are reminded of the annual requirements related to dropout prevention planning. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-13-80, each district must develop, board-approve, and publicly post its Dropout…