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.
STARI adolescent reading growth resources available
STARI resources are available to educators who are seeking ways to accelerate students’ reading growth, especially administrators concerned about how to support adolescent readers who are reading two or more…
2022 Literacy-Based Promotion Act FAQs available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Divisions of Literacy and Intervention Services, have recently updated and released the 2022 Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) Frequently Asked…
Gifted Support Service Specialist position available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading is seeking a qualified, experienced and responsible applicant to provide support as a Gifted Support Service Specialist. Applicants must…
Special Education Advisory Panel meeting set for April 27
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, via Zoom. The meeting can be accessed online or by phone. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09 Meeting…
APA Notice – MDE seeks public comments by April 18 on repeal of policy regarding school records
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal State Board Policy Chapter 73, Rule 73.1, School…
APA Notice – Public comments sought by April 11 regarding revisions to Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to revise the following: The recommendations are to revise the…
APA Notice – Public comments sought on proposed repeal regarding transportation management of students with disabilities
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal the following: The recommendation is to repeal Title…
APA Notice – Public comments sought on repeal regarding subject area testing program appeals process
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal the following: The recommendation is to repeal Title…
Under the Microscope science chat set for April 20
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Secondary Education, is offering the Under the Microscope science chat for the month of April. This science chat session is scheduled…
APA Notice – MDE seeks public comments on repeal regarding New Start School Program Regulations
On March 17, 2022, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to repeal State Board Policy Chapter 53, Rule 53.1, New…