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.
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…
Presentation proposals due Aug. 22 for Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics fall conference
The Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) will host its fall 2022 conference, Math in Context: A Spoonful of Context Helps the Content Go Down, on Oct. 21-22, 2022,…
Apply by July 18 for professional development event titled Setting the Stage for Student Success
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development will host a free, in-person back-to-school conference titled Setting the Stage for Student Success from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. July…
Monthly science chat session – Under the Microscope – set for July 20
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Secondary Education, will offer the Under the Microscope science chat for the month of July from 3:30-4:30 p.m. July 20….
Military Star School Program is a new opportunity for Mississippi schools
The Military Star School Program, administered by the Mississippi Department of Education, has adopted criteria for schools to apply for the Military Star designation. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2023….
Apply by July 18 for SpEd Lead Implementation Specialist position
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one (1) Lead Implementation Specialist that will support the Office of Special Education at the…
Apply by July 25 for Special Education Professional Development Coordinator position
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one (1) Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of Special Education with an emphasis…
New math resource – Math Instructional Observation Protocol for Administrators – released
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announces the release of the Mathematics Instructional Observation Protocol (MIOP) for Mississippi grades 3-12 public schools. The MIOP is suggested guidance that provides key indicators…
Developing a Professional Learning Plan guide available to administrators
Developing A Professional Learning Plan is a Hanover research guide that provides recommendations, strategies, and case studies to inform district-wide professional learning plans. There is also a discussion guide at…
Training will be June 21 for administrators on the new Math Instructional Observation Protocol
Later this week, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will release the Mathematics Instructional Observation Protocol (MIOP) for Mississippi grades 3-12 public schools. There are still seats available for the first training…