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.
MTSS professional learning sessions set for Jan. 20 in Oxford
The MTSS Myths, Methods, and Meaningful Support for Every Tier and Every Student conference is set for Jan. 20, in Oxford at the Oxford Conference Center. Limited seats are remaining….
All Teachers, All In Conference set for Feb. 18-19
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Professional Development, in conjunction with MDE’s Office of Special Education, invites you to engage with educators and professionals at the All Teachers,…
Science of Reading School award application deadline extended to Feb. 27
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Literacy, is announcing that applications are open for the Emerging Science of Reading School awards and Science of…
Commission on School Accreditation special-called teleconference meeting set for Jan. 14
A special-called teleconference meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the recommendations for…
DRC BEACON webinar set for Jan. 13
Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) will host a General Information Webinar at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 13, to provide key information about DRC BEACON, an interim assessment tool designed for grades…
MDE seeks public comment on revision of State Board Policy
On December 18, 2025, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to amend State Board Policy Chapter 63, Rule 63.1. This…
MDE asks all district attendance stakeholders to complete survey by Jan. 16
The Mississippi Department of Education needs feedback to improve attendance data accuracy from all attendance stakeholders, specifically MSIS coordinators, administrators, data clerks, and attendance officers, about the challenges of reporting…
Every Student Counts Math Conference set for June 11-12; Proposals due Feb. 13
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Mathematics Coaching, invites mathematics educators and instructional leaders to attend the Second Annual Moving Mathematics in Mississippi: Every…
2nd – 6th Grade Mathematics Educator in Residence positions available
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction Division of Mathematics Coaching is seeking highly qualified applicants for 2nd – 6th Grade Mathematics Educator in Residence (EIR) positions….
Military Star School application deadline is Feb. 15
The new application portal for the Military Star Schools programs opened Friday, Dec. 12 at https://mdek12.org/jrotc/militarystarschool/. Deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2026. This application is for schools wishing to…