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.
Scholarships available for high school students to study abroad; deadline is Dec. 8
YES full scholarships for high school students to study abroad in 2022-23 are available. The YES application deadline is Dec. 8. Go to https://lnkd.in/e9_cwwB for information and to apply. Students…
Mississippi Digital Learning Cloud Conference is Jan. 4-5
The Mississippi Digital Learning Cloud Conference is set for Jan. 4-5, 2022. The friEdTech Team is back for a fun day of learning. All sessions are virtual and have a…
Innovative Leadership Summit set for Feb. 7; proposals deadline Dec. 15
The Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Department of Education invite school leaders, counselors, teacher leaders and educational stakeholders from across the state to attend…
Applicants sought for next Junior Representative to State Board of Education
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking applications from high school sophomores interested in being the next junior student representative to the State Board of Education for the…
Registration open for School Improvement Convening Jan. 25-27
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of School Improvement announces registration information for the 2021-2022 School Improvement Convening set for Jan. 25-27, 2022 at the Riley Center in Meridian,…
Need CEUs? Deadline is Dec. 17 for Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project Free Online Modules
Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MHVP) offers free online Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) Modules. OHOA Modules provide evidence-based instructional strategies, information and resources for students with severe complexities, including vision and…
Mississippi Digital Learning Cloud Conference set for Jan. 4-5
The Mississippi Digital Learning Cloud Conference is set for Jan. 4-5, 2022. The friEdTech Team is back for a fun day of learning. All sessions are virtual and have a…
MDE recognizes Nov. 18 as National Parental Involvement Day
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) recognizes this Thursday, Nov. 18, as National Parental Involvement Day, acknowledging that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. This event, held annually on the third Thursday of November during American Education Week, provides an opportunity for…
Mississippi Educator Collaborative set for Jan. 8 on Coast
The BELIEVE IT! Regional In-Person Renaissance Educator Collaborative in partnership with Jostens, will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This event will bring educators together…
November IEP Basics Chat Session set for Nov. 29
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), through the Office of Special Education and the Office of Professional Development, is pleased to offer the IEP Basics chat for the month of…