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.
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
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Federal Requirement: School Operation Plan Updates
As a requirement of the American Rescue Plan: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP / ESSER III) fund, school districts (Local Educational Agencies/LEAs) receiving funds must develop a plan…
Promote the Vote 2021
We are pleased to extend a personal invitation to your school district to participate in our comprehensive K-12 voter education program, Promote the Vote (PTV). This year’s “Vote Local” theme…
Mississippi Professional School Counselor Advisory Council (MPSCAC) for the 2021-2022 SY
MS Professional School Counselor Advisory Council (MPSCAC) for the 2021-2022 SY We are delighted to announce the members of the newly created Mississippi Professional School Counselor Advisory Council (MPSCAC) for…
Recently Released: Using ARP Funds to Redesign Schools for Whole Child Equity
Last week, the SoLD Alliance released a new brief that provides states and districts with recommendations for how to use ARP funds to design learning environments that support young people…
MDE Releases the Early Learning Collaborative Request for Proposals
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Early Childhood (OEC), received additional funding to support approximately 2,950 four-year-old children in high-quality pre-K classrooms. The OEC has released a new…
Join the Monthly Science Chat Session for August 2021
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Secondary Education, is pleased to offer the Under the Microscope science chat for the month of August. This science chat session is scheduled for August 18, 2021 at 3:30p and 4:30p, and…
MSDH and MSMA Letter to Coaches, Student Athletes and Parents Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine
Coaches Letter August 2021 Dear Coaches, Student Athletes and Parents: The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating impacts for many families both in terms of severe illness and death. Although most…