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.
Review Literacy-Based Promotion Act reminders, resources; 3rd Grade Reading Assessment dates set
As we enter the second semester of the school year, the Mississippi Department of Education is sharing several resources and reminders about the upcoming 3rd Grade Reading Assessment. The state of…
Office of Special Education chat will be Jan. 24
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Special Education, is offering the Supporting the ONE Percent special education chat for January set for Jan. 24. It will include…
Dyslexia Awareness Training sessions available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Intervention Services has developed Sessions One and Two of the required Dyslexia Awareness Training, according to House Bill 754. These two sessions contain…
Biden-Harris Administration increases COVID-19 testing in schools to keep students safe, schools open
Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken every step available to keep schools safely open for full-time, in-person instruction. These efforts have resulted in 96% of schools open in-person…
Summer Computer Science Institute for elementary teachers set for June 6-10
To help districts meet the legislative requirements of new Computer Science legislation, the Mississippi Department of Education and the Center for Cyber Education at Mississippi State University have partnered to…
Secretary Cardona reminds schools about accessing tests, implementing testing programs
In the following letter, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D. reminds schools about new and existing resources from the federal government that are available to help schools access…
Register by Jan. 15 for monthly PLC ‘Math Talks’ for Mississippi mathematics instructors
The Mississippi Department of Education invites you to participate in the first installment of the monthly PLC “math talks” to be held virtually from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Deadline to…
Mathematics book study opportunities available for instructional leaders
The Mississippi Department of Education 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 book…
Move To Learn Spring Challenge underway
Increase student focus by building 5 minutes of movement into your class routine. New this spring, prizes are available for top classrooms! Get details at https://movetolearnms.org/challenge/.
Submit School Board Attendance information for SY2021 by Feb. 8
School Board attendance information is due by Feb. 8. Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-6-13, the School Board Meeting Attendance Annual Report is due each year. Please submit the…