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.
New Resources for AFA Guide
The MDE OSE is excited to share Access for All 2.0. Access for All 2.0 is an updated version of the very popular AFA Guide originally released in 2019. Access…
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL MEETING NOTICE
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. Join Zoom Meeting…
Register Now MDE OTSS Cyber-Awareness Event
You are invited to join the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Technology and Strategic Services for our one day Cyber-Awareness Event on July 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. During…
NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center Donation of Furniture
4200 Furniture List Attached please find an inventory of the furniture available for donation to your public schools at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. We will be scheduling…
Academic Intervention List
Evidence-based Academic Interventions The Office of Intervention Services has identified a list of state-approved evidence-based academic interventions. This is not an all-inclusive or exhaustive list, and districts may choose their…
Learning from the Moment: District Communications During a Pandemic
The pandemic was an unprecedented event in modern school history. Learning from this moment will ensure districts are better equipped to communicate through any future crisis. This month, Mississippi First…
Register Now MDE OTSS Cyber-Awareness Event
You are invited to join the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Technology and Strategic Services for our one day Cyber-Awareness Event on July 28, 2021 at 10:00 am! During…
Accessible, Affordable, and Flexible STARI Training is Here!
Schools across the country have discovered and downloaded free STARI curriculum materials to accelerate students’ reading growth. As a result, SERP receives frequent requests for professional development to support teachers…
Mississippi Reads One Book
Mark your calendars! October 18, 2021, kicks off our Mississippi Reads One Book Initiative. Schools across the state will “be on the same page” as we read one book together. To learn…
Behavioral Support in the New Normal – Hanover Research
As district leaders prepare for the 2021-22 school year, school discipline is one area requiring further planning and attention. Nationally, K-12 schools anticipate an array of mental health and social-emotional…