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.
Mississippi Literacy Association Conference 2023 set for Nov. 29 – Dec. 1; Request to present proposal by Sept. 5
The Mississippi Literacy Association (MLA) and the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invite educators to submit a request to present at the Mississippi Literacy Association Conference set for Nov. 29…
New teachers can apply for Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment program; Deadline is Sept. 15
The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid is accepting applications for the Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 15. The…
Dyslexia dates for 2023-24 announced
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Intervention Services announces the dyslexia dates for the 2023-2024 school year: Dyslexia screener deadlines a. First grade – October 10, 2023 b. Kindergarten…
Districts asked to complete School Safety Directory survey by Aug. 4
To: School District Superintendents and School Safety Administrators Subject: 2023-2024 School Resource Officer Supervisor Directory The Office of Safe and Orderly Schools, Division of School Safety updates files annually regarding…
2024 3rd Grade Reading Assessment key information, dates released
The Mississippi Department of Education has released key information and dates for the 2024 3rd Grade Reading Assessment. Testing dates will be: April 8 – 19, 2024: 3rd Grade MAAP…
Schools asked to share Broadband Connectivity, Internet Speed Test surveys with families
The Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) is asking schools to share two important surveys with families. Both surveys can be found on the BEAM Homepage: Welcome to the…
New religious exemption policy for vaccinations is in effect
Superintendents: As you may know, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), in compliance with the federal court order entered in April 2023, has implemented a process for religious exemptions…
Math professional learning sessions by Catapult Learning math coaches offered July 20-21, July 27-28
The Mississippi Department of Education, in partnership with Catapult Learning, presents a professional learning opportunity July 20-21 and July 27-28 for mathematics educators just in time for the back-to-school season….
Superintendents: Review details on 2023-24 Driver Education; documents due July 14
MEMORANDUM To: School District Superintendents From: Brian McGairty, Bureau Director Office of Safe and Orderly Schools Jonathan J. Tillman, Sr., Pupil Transportation Administrator Division of Pupil Transportation Subject: Application for…
Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember July 2023-June 2024 now available
The Administrator Calendar: Dates to Remember July 2023-June 2024 is now available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats. 2023-24 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember_06_22_23 (Word version) 2023-24 Administrator Calendar Dates…