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.
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…
Participants needed for Content, Bias Review Workshop on MAAP ELA & MATH, MAAP-A ELA, Math & Science
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Student Assessment (OSA) is seeking a list of qualified participants for a MAAP ELA and Math; MAAP-A Alternate ELA, and Alternate Math…
Accelerate MS seeks businesses for work-based learning
AccelerateMS is working to compile a list of businesses and industries that are willing to allow teachers and students to participate in externships and work-based learning experiences. Information may be…
Seniors can apply to SOS Student Ambassador Program; Deadline is May 15
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s (SOS) Office is seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s newly created Student Ambassador Program….
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…
Career Opportunity: Chief Academic Officer
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a Chief Academic Officer (Chief Deputy Tier III) for the Office of Academic Education. This individual must possess the educational expertise…
Career Opportunity: Executive Director for the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Academic Education Office, is seeking an Education Program Administrator to serve as the Executive Director for the Office of Compulsory School Attendance…