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.
Application deadline extended to May 13 for Jumpstart Test Prep ACT, ACT WorkKeys Pilot
The application deadline has been extended to May 13 for Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart) 2022-2023 pilot program, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The program is…
College and Career Readiness Course professional development sessions set for July 27-28
The Mississippi Department of Education, in partnership with Get2College and the Mississippi Council on Economic Education, will offer two Introduction to College and Career Readiness (CCR) Course professional development sessions…
Monthly Under the Microscope science chat set for May 18
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Secondary Education, will have its monthly Under the Microscope science chat session May 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The chat is…
Dyslexia Awareness Training Videos submission deadline extended to May 31
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services is extending the deadline to submit the Dyslexia Awareness Training Videos to Tuesday, May 31. Submit the Dyslexia Training Spreadsheet to…
Principals: Jumpstart Test Prep ACT, ACT WorkKeys Pilot applications due May 6
2022-23 Jumpstart English Reading Grant Application FINAL 2022-23 Jumpstart WorkKeys Pilot Application FINAL Jumpstart ACT Test Prep (Jumpstart), in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is pleased to…
Principals: Jumpstart ACT test prep pilot applications available
High school principals can apply by May 6, for the opportunity to be one of the high schools selected by Jumpstart ACT to pilot ACT Prep. 2022-23 Jumpstart English Reading…
Learning Forward Launch Week webinars set for April 25-29
Learning Forward will host daily webinars from 2-3 p.m. CST April 25-29, about its revised Standards for Professional Learning. Each webinar will delve into a different aspect of the Standards…
Innovative Institute set for June 21-22 at MSU Riley Center
Mississippi State University’s Research and Curriculum Unit, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, is inviting school leaders, counselors, teachers and educational stakeholders from across the state to join…
Lead School Improvement Coach employment opportunity available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium and the Department of Teacher Education at The University of Mississippi to create a network of…
Apply for Digital Learning Coach positions by April 22
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ three (3) Digital Learning Coaches. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 22. The selected candidates for…