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.
Deadline to opt in/out of free UMMC telehealth program extended to June 1
All school districts interested in having free telehealth services provided by the University of Mississippi Medical Center must opt in/out by 5 p.m. June 1. All districts are requested to…
Supporting the One Percent Monthly Chat set for April 12
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Special Education, is will have its monthly Supporting the One Percent Special Education behavior chat from 3:30 -4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April…
MDE seeks public comments by April 28 on repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 76, Rule 76.7, Selection (MAEP 4903)
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 76, Rule 76.7, Selection (under…
MDE seeks public comments by April 28 concerning repeal of rule regarding communicable diseases
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 21 and Rule 21.1, Communicable…
MDE seeks public comments by April 28 on repeal regarding Mississippi Adequate Education Capital Improvement Section
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 50 and Rule 50.1, Mississippi…
Monthly chat for Special Education teachers set for April 13
The “Tuning In” monthly Special Education Teacher Chat is set for April 13. The chat provides teachers with an opportunity to connect and learn more about various topics regarding students…
Mathematical book study begins April 11 for instructional leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is offering district leadership staff (i.e., superintendent(s), school administrators, mathematics curriculum directors, instructional specialists, coaches, interventionists, and exceptional education leaders) to participate in two…
Balancing the Equation: Monthly math talk set for April 19
Balancing the Equation: Monthly PLC “math talks” continue from 3:30 -4:30 p.m. April 19. Balancing the Equation: Leveling the Playing Field for Mississippi Math Instructors is a virtual PLC math…
New Mississippi Dyslexia Support Guide available
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Elementary Education and Reading has collaborated with administrators, teachers, dyslexia therapists and parents to develop the 2022 Mississippi Dyslexia Support Guide. This…
Notice to parents, guardians about P-EBT benefits
Mississippi is in the planning process for another possible round of Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) benefits for the 2021-22 school year and summer 2022 if authorized by the federal…