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.
Review MDE webpage for details of ELMS shutdown, new educator information system – MECCA
The Mississippi Department of Education is sharing more information on a webpage regarding the shutdown of the Educator Licensure Management System (ELMS) set for Jan. 2 -16, 2023 and the…
Department of Energy opens application for K-12 school facilities energy improvement grants
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced that applications are open for the Renew America’s Schools grant program. The deadline for applicant concept papers is…
MDE updates Professional Development Catalog for face-to-face, virtual support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is announcing an update to its Professional Development Catalog for spring and summer 2023. The catalog includes many new offerings that…
Students encouraged to join 12 Days of Paper math challenge through Dec. 20
The Mississippi Department of Education encourages students in grades 3-12 to participate in a fun 12 Days of PAPER Challenge over the next two weeks. Fueled by a clever…
New resource to support English Learners available for administrators
The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Intervention Services announces the completion of a new resource for supporting English Learners, Newcomer Quick Guide for Administrators. This resource is the…
Applications available for Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program; Deadline is Jan. 13
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is announcing the availability of the 2022-23 Application for the Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Jan….
MDE, RCU to host 2023 Leadership Summit Feb. 6; Register by Feb. 1
The Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit will host the 2023 Leadership Summit Feb. 6, 2023, at the IP Casino and Resort in…
Annual Notice to SEAs and LEAs re: Obligations under FERPA and PPRA
The Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) at the U.S. Department of Education (Department) provides annual notification to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) regarding the educational agencies’…
New Educator Information System launch and shutdown of Educator Licensure Management System set for Jan. 2–16
The Mississippi Department of Education is acquiring a new system to replace the current Educator Licensure Management System (ELMS). The Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive (MECCA) System will serve as…
Guide to Accelerated Learning available
The Guide to Accelerated Learning is available to educators. This guide offers descriptions, resources, and examples of state education agencies implementing Accelerated Learning into their programs. It also answers questions,…