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.
How to Develop and Evaluate Summer Programming – Hanover Research
Design and Implement Summer Programs Best Practices for Comprehensive Summer School Programs – This report discusses best practices for summer learning and describes how districts can structure summer enrichment, acceleration, and…
ACTION REQUIRED: Safe Return Plans Due to MDE
As a requirement of the American Rescue Plan: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP / ESSER III) fund, school districts (LEAs) receiving funds must develop a plan for the…
SREB and Essentials for College Course Trainings for Grades 8, 9 and 12 teachers
Educators that will be assigned either the Grade 8/9 SREB Ready for High School, Grade 12 SREB Ready, or the Grade 12 Essentials for College course(s) in ELA/Literacy or Mathematics…
Calling All Science Teachers: Monthly Science PLC Session-Under the Microscope
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 June. This science chat session is scheduled for June 16, 2021 at 3:30 pm to 4:30…
Open Letter to Parents from Mississippi Medical Leaders About the COVID Vaccine and Children
COVID vaccine letter to Mississippi parents May 2021 Mississippi children have faced many trials and challenges this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have missed in-person learning. They have…
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notice Office of Special Education
Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the State Board Policy Chapter 74, Rule 74.8, University Based Programs. On May 20, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin…
Using Feedback & Data to Promote Equity – Hanover Research
Many district leaders continue to wrestle with different ways to incorporate equity into their planning as well as the best approaches to gather feedback and analyze data. Ongoing analyses can…
Secondary Professional Development Coordinator Position
The MDE has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one (1) Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of secondary mathematics. The selected candidate for this position will…
Reminder: Proof of Residency for Returning Students
As part of your registration process, pursuant to Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) Policy Manual Rule 68.1, students whose address has not changed and are returning to a school…
New Canvas Courses: Strong ELA and Math Instruction
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of School Improvement is offering virtual professional learning from TNTP based on their research on The Opportunity Myth. The MDE Canvas Course titled…