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.
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…
MDE seeks public comment by Feb. 6 on amended Mississippi Consolidated State Plan
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites public comment to amend the state’s Consolidated State Plan, also known as Mississippi Succeeds, as required under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 1965, amended as…
Additional Mississippi Online Course Approval review offered; Apply by Feb. 28
The Mississippi Department of Education is opening an additional Mississippi Online Course Approval (MOCA) review in February 2023. The deadline for applications for online courses is Feb. 28. This MOCA…
Advanced Placement webinar on Equity, Access set for Jan. 23
An Advanced Placement webinar titled Equity and Access; AP Potential is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Learn best practices to support a rigorous curriculum for all. You will be…
Message from Dr. Kim Benton
I invite you to join me in welcoming Dr. Robert Taylor, who begins his work today as state superintendent of education. To assist with the transition, I will remain at…