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.
Dyslexia Awareness Trainings
2021 Dyslexia Awareness Trainings The Office of Intervention Services will be providing the dyslexia awareness trainings according to House Bill 754. Visit the MDE Dyslexia Website to access the Training…
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,…
MSDH Reporting Requirements for COVID-19
Dear School Superintendent/Administrator/Principal/Educator, As many schools have returned with on-campus classes, we have already seen a significant impact from cases of COVID-19 among teachers, staff and students. In order to…
$1 Million Grant Opportunity Launched to Support Mississippi’s Postsecondary Attainment Goal
Postsecondary Attainment Goal The Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) has opened applications for a four-year, million-dollar grant opportunity in support of Mississippi’s newly established…
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…