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 Summer 2021 SEL, Equity, & Trauma-Informed Workshop
The Mississippi Department of Education, through the Office of Secondary Education – Academic Counseling Department, invites you to attend a 2-day virtual workshop on July 21-22 designed for School Counselors that…
MCAPS Grant Balances as of May 2021 Reimbursements
MCAPS Funding Summary for FY19 Grants Ending December 2021 as of 06.08.2021 MCAPS Funding Summary for FY20 Grants Ending December 2021 as of 06.08.2021 MCAPS Funding Summary for ESSER I…
Additional Activities Added to the MS Mathematics Manipulative Manual
Additional activities have been added to the Mississippi Mathematics Manipulatives Manual. This Manual features activities in Grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-12 and are meant to serve as short, hands-on procedures…
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…
MSDH School-Based COVID-19 Testing/Screening Office Hours
MSDH is inviting interested schools and school districts to participate in once weekly informational office hours to discuss issues related to conducting school based COVID-19 testing/screening of students and staff. …
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…
North MS Education Consortium Upcoming Events
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CODING ACADEMY WITH TYNKER FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHER (0.6 CEUs) https://nmec.msresaservices.com/ca-tynker, June 16 This six-hour training for teachers to introduce them to computer coding and the benefits of…
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…