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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MLA/MDE Literacy Conference Dec. 1-3: Registration & Call for Presenters
Call for Presenter Form The Mississippi Literacy Association (MLA) in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy, cordially invite you to…
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…
Verification of Lawful Presence Form Submission Requirement as Part of MDE Educator Licensure Application Packet
To All Prospective and Practicing Mississippi Educators, Effective July 1, 2021, the educator licensure application packet must include the required completed and notarized “Verification of Lawful Presence” form when submitting…
Mississippi Education Policy Fellowship Program
Learn more about rural education policy and advocacy with the MS-EPFP program, now in its 20th year. Over a 9-month commitment, Fellows…
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…