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.
Phonics First Courses Available
There are several upcoming Phonics First courses available this fall for K-12 teachers. Please sign up if you are interested and committed to attending the entire course. Self-paced courses and…
Incentives for Vaccinations with Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds
Vaccination Incentive Guidance TO: District Superintendents, Federal Programs Directors, and Business Managers FROM: Judy Nelson, Executive Director, Office of Federal Programs DATE: September 9, 2021 RE: Guidance from the Mississippi…
Navigating Crises with SEL and Mental Health Support – Hanover Research
Student Social-Emotional Support Best Practices in K-12 SEL – This report includes social-emotional learning (SEL) definitions, programs, and impacts. District leaders can use these best practices to support a centralized and…
P-EBT Frequently Asked Questions
What is P-EBT? The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) have been authorized by the USDA to provide Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)…
Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy Reminder – Due Sept .17
Participating school districts, please ensure that all Seal of Biliteracy student information for the 2020-2021 school year data has been entered into MSIS. Districts that awarded Seals of Biliteracy during…
Mathematics Coaching Services – Request for Proposals Due Oct. 12
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Academic Education, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendor(s) for Mathematics Instructional Coaching Services. The Request for Proposal (RFP) application…
2022 National Assessment Governing Board Call for Nominations
We’re excited about the official launch today of our 2022 Nominations Campaign. I wanted to share a few resources with the hope you can help us get the word out…
Updated Sept. 3: MSDH K-12 Public Health Guidance
MSDH K-12 Public Health Guidance-Updated-September 3 2021 This update provides additional guidance including information around contacts to household cases, quarantine testing, and outbreak determination. Schools and districts may reach out…
9.2.21 CCSSO Coronavirus Update
USED Lost Instructional Time USED releases Lost Instructional Time resource. See the Federal Resources and Advocacy section for more information. The Learning Policy Institute released numerous Safe School Reopening resources….
LETRS for Administrators
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading will offer LETRS for Administrators this fall. LETRS® for Administrators is a professional learning experience that helps literacy leaders learn how to:…