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.
MDE Updates Professional Development Catalog for Face-to-Face and Virtual Support
The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Professional Development is excited to announce an update to its Professional Development Catalog for Fall 2021. This updated catalog contains an array of…
REL Southeast Director’s Email—July 2021
Identifying and Meeting the Needs of English Learner Students with Disabilities This infographic provides evidence-based practices for English learner students with disabilities and shows what these practices look like when…
Commission on School Accreditation August Meeting Change
The date of the regularly scheduled August 2021 meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation has been changed from August 5, 2021 to August 2, 2021.
Superintendents, Principals and Tech Coordinators: Apply by July 13 to Receive Digital Learning Coaching Supports for Your School
We are excited to announce the next phase of the Mississippi Connects initiative, the Digital Learning Coach (DLC) program, which will provide individualized supports to administrators and teachers as they adapt to the challenges of digital learning and using educational technology to improve student outcomes. The DLC…
MEMA Hand Sanitizer & PPE Available to Schools
MEMA stands ready to support educators, support staff, and students with COVID-19 safety requirements. They have plenty of PPE and Hand Sanitizer available at no cost to you. MEMA can…
MDE Virtual Data & Technology Conference: July 26-30
July 26 – 30, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Microsoft Teams Webinars We invite you to join our virtual Data & Technology Conference hosted by the Mississippi…
Mississippi Educational Computing Association (MECA) – Save the Date 2022
Save the Date for MECA 2022, February 23-25! Learn more about MECA and the conference at ms-meca.org. MECA 2022 Recruitment Flyer
July Synchronous Learning Opportunities from friEdTechnology
Summer 2021 Webinars – Mississippi (MDE) July Synchronous Learning Opportunities from friEdTechnology friEdTechnology will be hosting FREE synchronous learning opportunities throughout the month of July, focusing on Microsoft Teams, Google…
Share with Families: Low-Income Families Can Still Register for Expanded Child Tax Credit
It is not too late to sign up for Child Tax Credit payments. Eligible parents will get $300 a month for each child under age 6 and $250 for each…
Superintendents: Emergency Connectivity Fund Information
Superintendents: Please review the following information about the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). MDE provided this information last week to all district technology coordinators and E-Rate contacts. The Emergency Connectivity Fund Program will…