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.
RIDES Summer 2022 teacher training set for June 13-14 and June 20-21
Attention K-8 teachers, the RIDES Summer 2022 Training has a total of six vacancies remaining. Interested parties may participate in either the upcoming Vicksburg or Greenville training. Date Location June…
Mathematics book study opportunities for instructional leaders begin June 20
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is offering district leadership staff (i.e., superintendent(s), school administrators, mathematics curriculum directors, instructional specialists, coaches, interventionists, and exceptional education leaders) the opportunity to participate…
MDE Monthly Science Chat Session: Under the Microscope June 15
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Secondary Education, is pleased to offer the Under the Microscope science chat for the month of June. This science chat session…
Mathematics Coaches Wanted For the 2022-2023 School Year: Apply by June 27
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Academic Education Office, has issued two Request for Applications (RFA) for State Mathematics Coaches to serve as Educators in Residence for the 2022-2023 school year…
MDE Releases the Early Learning Collaborative Request for Proposals Due July 1
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Early Childhood (OEC), received additional funding from the Mississippi Legislature to support 4-year-old children in high-quality pre-K classrooms. The OEC has released…
CDC releases updated guidance for K-12 schools, early care
The CDC released updated Operational Guidance for K-12 School and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning. This guidance is aligned with the COVID-19 Community Levels that…
Earn 2 CEUs: Science Teaching with Embedded Primary Sources (STEPS) – June 21-22
Help your students step back in time and explore the history of science through the Library of Congress’ collection of primary sources. In the STEPS workshop, participants will learn how…
Summer Middle School Literacy Training for Content Area Teachers, Coaches is June 13-17
The goal of the Sustaining Strong Readers: Summer Middle School Literacy Training for Content Area Teachers and Coaches professional development set for June 13-17 at the Jackson State University R…
Schools chosen for Jumpstart Test Prep ACT English/Reading & ACT WorkKeys pilot programs
Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is announcing pilot school selections for the 2022-23 school year. The program is aimed at helping…
Mississippi Professional School Counselor Advisory Council applications due June 3
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of PreK-12 Professional School Counseling is now accepting applications for the Mississippi Professional School Counselor Advisory Council (MPSCAC) for the 2022-23 school year. Deadline…