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.
2023 Clean School Bus Grant program announced
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program [r20.rs6.net]. This is the first grant funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program and follows…
Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Conference set for June 21-23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education invites educators to “The Time Is Right: Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities” Conference June 21-23, at the Jackson Hilton. This…
Office of Special Education to host 504 IDEA Legal summit May 8-9
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education will host a 504 IDEA Legal summit May 8-9 at the Candance Bank Arena and Conference Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. This…
AccelerateMS accepting applications for K-12 Career Coach Grants
AccelerateMS is accepting applications for expansion of K-12 career coaching program. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, May 5. After creating a state career coaching program in the…
MDE Office of Student Assessment Content and Bias Review Interest Survey due April 28
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Assessment (OSA) is seeking qualified participants for a MAAP ELA and Math; MAAP-A Alternate ELA, Alternate Math, and Alternate Science Content…
Principals have until May 19 to apply for Digital Learning Coach services
Principals can apply to receive the following free Digital Learning Coach services during the 2023-2024 school year: Full Digital Learning Supports: Provides coaching support to a cohort of teachers and school-wide professional learning…
Schools asked to show support for military families on ‘Purple Up’ day April 19
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is asking schools to show support for military families by celebrating “Purple Up” day on Wednesday, April 19. Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation…
Dept. of Ed offers new guidance on privacy of student health records
To Chief State School Officers and Superintendents: The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office issued two guidance documents to school officials to remind them of their obligations to…
EMCED Principal Bootcamp happening June 5-6
The East Mississippi Center for Educational Development (EMCED) Principal Bootcamp is set for June 5-6, at the Mississippi State University-Kahlmus Auditorium in Meridian. This bootcamp will look at the day-to-day…
Innovative Institute set for July in Biloxi
Registration for the 2023 Innovative Institute is now open. Deadline is July 13. This year the Innovative Institute will be occurring alongside the MS ACTE conference July 17-18 at the…