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 – 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 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….