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.
Updated Multi-Tiered System of Supports documentation packet accessible online
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services is providing districts with the newly updated MTSS Documentation Packet. The packet was updated with input from a network of educators…
New teachers can apply for Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment program; Deadline is Sept. 15
The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid is accepting applications for the Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2023. …
Back to the Future: Transition Conference 2023 set for June 6
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education is hosting the second annual Back to the Future: Transition Conference June 6, at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi….
2023 Final Legislative Report available
The 2023 Final Legislative Session Report is ready for review. This report summarizes the final resolution of legislation tracked by the Mississippi Department of Education. If you have any questions,…
Program allows students to create products to prevent targeted school violence
Mississippi high schools are invited to participate in a free school safety and prevention program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this coming fall 2023 academic term. Invent2Prevent…
MDE offers free summer online book study courses; Register May 22-29
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is announcing open registration for summer online book study courses. These courses are offered free of charge to help…
EL virtual office hours set for May 4
The Mississippi Department of Education offices of Elementary Education and Reading, Federal Programs, and Student Assessment will hold the end-of-year virtual office hours session this Thursday, May 4,beginning at 2…
Application deadline for Jumpstart pilot program is May 12
Want to CRANK UP your ACT & ACT WorkKeys Scores? Jumpstart Test Prep, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) through the Office of Secondary Education, is announcing…
Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Conference set for June 21-23
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Special Education invites educators to “The Time Is Right: Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities” Conference June 21-23, at the Jackson Hilton. This…
AccelerateMS accepting applications for K-12 Career Coach Grants
AccelerateMS is accepting applications for expansion of K-12 career coaching program. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, May 5. After creating a state career coaching program in the…