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.
“One Mississippi” sheet music available
The sheet music for One Mississippi, the official state song of Mississippi, is available for schools and districts to use. Formats provided include marching band, piano, guitar and vocal. See…
Educators: Apply by March 1 for the Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM)
LCAM Informational Flyer The Literacy Coach Academy of Mississippi (LCAM) is a learning pathway offered by the Mississippi Department of Education, Division of Literacy, for fundamental training and certification in…
REACH MS (MS SPDG) Job Opportunity: Academic Specialist
REACH MS is in search of a new team member to fill the position of Academic Specialist. Persons with background knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework or…
Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM Webinar Feb. 15
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, is excited to announce an opportunity for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and instructional coaches (K-5)…
Spring MOCA Review Deadline: Feb. 28
The Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional MOCA review in February 2023. This MOCA review will be conducted on an abbreviated timeline in order to make the courses…
Mississippi School For Mathematics and Science Class of 2025 application deadline is Feb. 15
The Mississippi School For Mathematics and Science is encouraging eligible students for the Class of 2025 to apply before the Feb. 15 deadline. Application information can be found at https://themsms.org/admissions/….
MSMS taking applications for Summer Residential Camps for middle school, high school
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science offers an opportunity for academic exploration through a variety of specialized mini-courses. These exciting courses range from Robotics to Discovering Japan Through Japanese…
2023 Leadership Summit set for Feb. 6; Registration closes Feb. 1
Registration for the 2023 Leadership Summit, hosted by the Mississippi Department of Education, Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit and Gulfport School District (GSD), closes Feb. 1. Register at https://rcu.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=28179….
Register by Jan. 25 for free online courses, book study courses
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Professional Development, is having open registration until noon Jan. 25, for Fall online courses and book study courses. Register on…
Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM training offered Feb. 15
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, will offer a two-hour, virtual professional development training titled Science of Reading in the Classroom: Implementing HQIM from 2-4…