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.
Deadline to submit dyslexia materials updated to May 31
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services is extending the deadline for the Dyslexia Awareness Training Videos to May 31. This is for educators and paraprofessionals who were…
MDE seeks proposals regarding Mississippi Community Oriented Policing Services in Schools by May 11
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Safe and Orderly Schools is seeking competitive written proposals from qualified school districts to initiate or enhance the School Resource Officer (SRO)…
Brett Robinson named new State CTE Director
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces the appointment of Brett Robinson as State Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director. Robinson will begin the position June 1. Robinson has been…
Book study related to the Science of Reading for English Learners planned for fall
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading announces a book study will begin in the fall of the 2023-2024 school year related to the Science of…
Registration is open for Mississippi Connects Summer Summit
Registration is open for the Mississippi Connects Summer Summit. friEdTechnology will host a free in-person digital learning conference June 13 in Long Beach and June 15 in Jackson. The Summer Summit…
One-day training offered for Science of Reading in the Classroom: HQIM Assessment and Writing Implementation
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)…
Math Missions contest enters final week to help prepare students for MAAP math assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing the results from the third week of the MAAP Math Assessment Missions Madness Contest with PAPER. This month-long contest allows students to practice…
20 schools sought for adolescent reading intervention opportunity
The Strategic Education Research Partnership (SERP) Institute is excited to offer an opportunity for 20 schools in Mississippi to participate in a grant-funded experimental design study using the Tier II…
Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy guidance document available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Secondary Education is pleased to provide the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy Guidance for Program Implementation and Acceptable Assessments document. This guidance document provides…
American Heart Association offering free CPR trainings for schools
The American Heart Association is proud to announce free CPR trainings for schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn or refreshen your CPR skills with staff, students, and other…