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.
Elementary, Secondary approved course code manual and course code request process training is Aug. 8 and Aug. 9
The Mississippi Department of Education’ Office of Professional School Counseling and Student Support will provide an informational session at 9 a.m. Aug. 8, and Aug. 9, to the districts’ MSIS…
K-5 statewide literacy professional development courses begin in August for 2022-23 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education is offering AIM Institute for Learning and Research’s Pathways Professional Development courses during the 2022-2023 school year. AIM Pathways professional development will assist teachers and…
Mississippi High-Dosage Tutoring Guidebook released; Webinar set for Aug. 4
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Academic Office in partnership with Chiefs for Change has released the Mississippi High-Dosage Tutoring Guidebook for districts and schools. The guidebook includes resources, suggestions, and…
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…
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…