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.
APA Notice – Updated weapons policy
On July 21, 2022, The State Board of Education approved a temporary rule and to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 97.1, State Board…
Special Education State Director career opportunity available; Apply by Aug. 2
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking an exceptional leader for the position of Special Education State Director. Application deadline is Aug. 2. See document at the following link…
Principals: Register by July 22 for Final Training to Get Teachers Certified to Teach SREB
The last session for the MDE training for teachers to get certified to teach SREB is July 26-28, 2022. These sessions are all virtually and will be held from 8:30…
AccelerateMS Webinar for Potential Career Coach Applicants: July 20
AccelerateMS is hosting a webinar this Wednesday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Career Coaching Applications. Interested communities, schools, and organizations, register today to learn about the application process…
For teachers: Need CEUs? Deadline is Aug. 24 for Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project free online modules
For teachers, Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MHVP) offers free online Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) Modules. Apply by Aug. 24. OHOA Modules provide evidence-based instructional strategies, information, and resources for students…
Career opportunities available in MDE’s Office of Special Education; Apply by July 20
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has two career opportunities in the Office of Special Education. Deadline to apply is July 20, 2022. One position is for an Education Program…
2022-23 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember now accessible on MDE’s website
2022-23 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember_072722 PDF 2022-23 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember_072722 Word The 2022-23 Administrator Calendar Dates to Remember is now accessible from the footer of the Mississippi…
Professional Development Catalog aligned to Professional Growth System (PGS) standards
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Professional Development has updated its Professional Development Catalog for Fall 2022 to align with Professional Growth System (PGS) domains and standards. As…
For administrators: Need SEMIs? Register by Aug. 24 for Mississippi Hearing-Vision project free online modules
Administrators should register by Aug. 24, for a free online cohort using the Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) deaf-blind modules in intervention for individuals having both hearing and vision impairments…
Additional training offered July 29 – Aug. 29 on the new Math Instructional Observation Protocol
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with Education Preparation Providers (EPPs) across the state to offer seven additional in-person training sessions from July 29 through Aug. 29 following…