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.
51st Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference: Literacy is My Superpower is set for Dec. 7-9
The Mississippi Literacy Association (MLA) in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading invites education stakeholders to the 51st Annual Mississippi Literacy Association Conference:…
Code.org awarding $10,000 to one high school, middle school in each state to help create computer science pathway
As part of the 10th Hour of Code, Code.org is awarding $10,000 to one high school and one middle school in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia to assist…
3rd-12th grade teachers: Register for Google CS First Webinars presented by FiveStar
Sessions begin Nov. 15, for 3rd-12th grade teachers to learn how Google’s CS First is enhancing its free computer science curriculum with new lessons featuring a new format for learning…
District staff: New location added to Technology Regional Roadshows set for Oct. 26-Nov. 10
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Technology and Strategic Services and Office of Digital Learning are teaming up to provide a series of Regional Roadshow trainings this fall for…
Applications available on Office of Special Education webpage; Forms due Oct. 20
The following applications have been posted to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE) website: Positive Behavior Specialist Educational Interpreters To access the application, you may…
District staff can register now for Technology Regional Roadshows happening Oct. 26 – Nov. 10
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Technology and Strategic Services and Office of Digital Learning are teaming up to provide a series of Regional Roadshow trainings this fall for…
‘Donut’ Forget Challenge ends Oct. 14; Win a donut party for your class
The Mississippi Department of Education, in partnership with PAPER, encourages all classrooms to participate in the last week of the October ‘Donut’ Forget Challenge with PAPER. The challenge is currently…
Fall Middle School Literacy Training for Content Area Teachers, Coaches is Oct. 24-26, Nov. 16-17
The goal of the Sustaining Strong Readers: Fall Middle School Literacy Training for Content Area Teachers and Coaches professional development set for Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 16-17 at the Jackson State University R…
Revised Standards for Professional Learning training sessions begin Oct. 17
The newly revised National Standards for Professional Learning are live and offer educators the latest knowledge and insights to design, implement, and sustain high-quality professional learning. These standards are the…
Advanced Placement Webinar titled Resources and Tools for Supporting AP set for Oct. 19
The College Board will host an Advanced Placement Webinar titled Resources and Tools for Supporting AP set for 9-10 a.m. Oct. 19. The College Board offers engaging and educational websites…