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.
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…
Attention Mississippi Public School Counselors
To ensure that all public school counselors in Mississippi receive timely information in a streamlined fashion, future communication from the Counseling Department at the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will be provided…
The Writing Revolution: Advanced Thinking Through Writing 1 (Grades 3-12)
The Advanced Thinking Through Writing 1 course introduces participant to the Hochman Method, an explicit set of sequenced strategies for teaching expository writing that can be integrated into any content….
The Writing Revolution: Advancing Thinking Through Writing (Grades K-2)
The Advancing Thinking Through Writing K-2 course introduces Kindergarten through 2nd grade educators to the Hochman Method, an explicit set of sequenced strategies for teaching expository writing that can be integrated…
Registration for Free Online Courses and Book Studies Now Open!
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Professional Development, is excited to announce open registration for summer online courses and book studies. These courses are offered free of charge to…
Safe Return Guidance
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 safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services. Please…
Registration is Open: Mississippi Connects Summit Summer Edition June 2-3
We have created a fantastic two-day schedule of dynamic keynote speakers, engaging presenters, and mind-blowing sessions to continue your purposeful integration of technology. Register and Customize your…
REACH MS/MDE Free Virtual SEL Training: July 12
Advancing MTSS with SEL Training REACH MS, in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), is hosting Advancing MTSS with SEL on July 12. This training includes a one-day,…
Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards (MS AAAS) for Mathematics Grades K-8
In an effort to closely align instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities who are progressing toward postsecondary settings, the Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards (MS AAAS) for Mathematics Grades…