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.
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notice
Office of Elementary Education and Reading Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the Mississippi English Language Proficiency Standards (MS ELP) On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted…
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notice
Office of Elementary Education and Reading Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the Mississippi Alternate English Language Proficiency Standards (MS Alt-ELP) On August 19, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE)…
Vaccination Fair @ Flint Creek Water Park
Watertown USA Vaccine Event Flier We are hosting a vaccination fair at Watertown USA inside Flint Creek Water Park, Wiggins, MS on August 28th. This event is in response to…
Closures vs. Virtual Learning
The MDE has received numerous calls regarding whether districts/schools must notify the MDE of district/school closures. If a district/school transitions to virtual learning or a temporary hybrid schedule due to…
MDE Seeks Public Comment on the repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 59, Rule 59.1, Paperwork Reduction
Office of Educational Accountability Mississippi Department of Education Seeks Public Comment on the repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 59, Rule 59.1, Paperwork Reduction On August 19, 2021, the State…
MDE Seeks Public Comment on the repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 5, Rule 5.1, Agenda, State Board of Education.
Office of Educational Accountability Mississippi Department of Education Seeks Public Comment on the repeal of State Board Policy Chapter 5, Rule 5.1, Agenda, State Board of Education. On August 19,…
Registration for Free Online Courses and Book Studies Opens August 23!
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is excited to announce open registration for fall online courses and book studies. These courses are offered free of charge to…
Upcoming Webinars for Mississippi Professional Development Vendors
MS Learning Session Flyer Attention MS Professional Development Vendors! Join the Mississippi Department of Education for a webinar series on the state’s investment in high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), how local…
Fall Literacy Professional Development Series
Fall Professional Learning Opportunities The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is pleased to announce fall professional learning opportunities for coaches, teachers, paraprofessionals, and school-…
MDRS and MHP Announcement Regarding Scheduling Your Prom Presentation
SchedulePROMPresentation