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.
MDE updates Professional Development Catalog for face-to-face, virtual support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is announcing an update to its Professional Development Catalog for spring and summer 2023. The catalog includes many new offerings that…
Students encouraged to join 12 Days of Paper math challenge through Dec. 20
The Mississippi Department of Education encourages students in grades 3-12 to participate in a fun 12 Days of PAPER Challenge over the next two weeks. Fueled by a clever…
New resource to support English Learners available for administrators
The Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Intervention Services announces the completion of a new resource for supporting English Learners, Newcomer Quick Guide for Administrators. This resource is the…
Applications available for Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program; Deadline is Jan. 13
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is announcing the availability of the 2022-23 Application for the Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Jan….
MDE, RCU to host 2023 Leadership Summit Feb. 6; Register by Feb. 1
The Mississippi Department of Education and Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit will host the 2023 Leadership Summit Feb. 6, 2023, at the IP Casino and Resort in…
New Educator Information System launch and shutdown of Educator Licensure Management System set for Jan. 2–16
The Mississippi Department of Education is acquiring a new system to replace the current Educator Licensure Management System (ELMS). The Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive (MECCA) System will serve as…
Mississippi Reads One Book informational Zoom sessions set for Nov. 14-15
The Mississippi Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is hosting informational Zoom sessions about Mississippi Reads One Book with Read to Them (readtothem.org). First option–Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82748785945 Second Option–Nov….
MS Library and Media Professionals Workshop will be Nov. 14 – 16
The Mississippi Library and Media Professionals (LAMP) invites K-12 school librarians to the 2022 workshop set for Nov. 14 – 16. The conference will focus on Mississippi Department of Education…
MDE seeks educators for the 2022 English Language Proficiency Standards Correspondence Committee; Apply by Nov. 29
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking teachers to serve on the Mississippi English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards Correspondence Committee. The application deadline is Nov. 29. The purpose of…
Districts have until Jan. 11 to nominate 2023 Mississippi Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will honor and celebrate outstanding administrators and teachers during the annual Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year Awards Program. Each school district is…