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.
MSBD Employment Opportunity: Superintendent
The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to fill a superintendent position at the Mississippi Schools for the Blind and Deaf. Please see the Superintendent-MSBD link for details.
MDE/UM Employment Opportunity: Coordinator of Professional Development
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has partnered with the University of Mississippi to employ one (1) Coordinator of Professional Development in the area of special education with an emphasis…
Geo Inquiry Institute: June 1-4
Flyer2021 The Mississippi Geographic Alliance is pleased to announce that we will be conducting our Geo inquiry Institute in partnership with the Pascagoula River Audubon Center June 1-4, 2021. *At…
Summer Professional Development Opportunities at the CMSE
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) at The University of Mississippi is happy to announce a summer full of professional development opportunities. We are offering a variety of…
USDE Releases Resource Documents for Addressing the Immediate Needs of Students
The USDE remains intensely focused on supporting state departments of education, school districts, and K-12 schools in addressing the immediate needs of their students. Recent resources from the USDE include…
Hanover Research Resources for District Leaders
Being a district leader in 2021 often means needing to guide your community through difficult, and at times uncomfortable, conversations and decisions. Though perhaps the most visible, school reopening and…
Mississippi Connects Summit: Summer Edition Save the Date June 2-3
SAVE THE DATE! June 2-3, 2021 Mississippi Connects is excited to offer a FREE two-day digital learning conference June 2-3, 2021, centered around the purposeful integration of technology. Participants will…
Mississippi School Districts Are Required to Administer Statewide Assessments this School Year
MDE has received questions from several superintendents about this year’s required federal and statewide assessments. Please note the following reminders: Required Assessments and Accommodations for Full-Time Virtual Learners Districts are required to…
Position Announcement: Lead Implementation Specialist
The Mississippi Department of Education has partnered with the North Mississippi Education Consortium and the Department of Teacher Education at The University of Mississippi to create a network of lead…
Proposed 2021 Mississippi Educator Preparation Provider Process and Performance Guidelines
On April 15, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process to establish the 2021 Mississippi Educator Preparation Provider and Performance Guidelines….