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.
APA Notice – MDE seeks public comments on repeal of State Board policy regarding charter schools
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 16, Rule 16.1, Charter…
APA Notice – MDE seeks public comments on repeal of policy regarding Conversion Charter Schools
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 25, Rule 25.1, Conversion…
Least Restrictive Environment for Students With a Hearing Impaired Eligibility
“Tuning In” is a Monthly Special Education Teacher Chat that provides teachers with an opportunity to connect and learn more about various topics regarding students who are hearing impaired. April’s…
Mississippi College- Department of Modern Languages REMOTE Summer Intensive EL/TESOL Certification Program Summer 2022
We are excited to announce that Mississippi College is once again offering a remote intensive EL/TESOL certification program for Summer 2022. This four-class program, conducted over the course of one month,…
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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Regional Coaches
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading is seeking qualified, experienced, and responsible applicants to provide MTSS coaching supports to an identified region of the state….
Math Elementary Professional Development Coordinator position available
The Mississippi Department of Education has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of Elementary Mathematics (K-5). The selected candidate for…
Balancing the Equation monthly math talk set for March 15
Balancing the Equation: Monthly PLC “Math Talks” continue March 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Click here to register. Balancing the Equation: Leveling the Playing Field for Mississippi Math Instructors is a virtual…
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The Office of Workforce Development, branded as Accelerate MS, periodically shares project updates and funding opportunities related to workforce development efforts underway in Mississippi. Individuals interested in receiving these updates…
Mathematics book study opportunities available for districts’ instructional leaders; registration required
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is offering district leadership an opportunity to participate in book studies based on the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics or NCTM’s research on…