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.
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…
Harvard Graduate School of Education Resources
In the context of Mississippi’s commitment to leadership development, high-quality early education, and strategic use of data, the Harvard University Graduate School of Education is offering the resources below. There…
NEW! Early Learning Coaching Community
To support implementing high-quality early childhood classrooms, the Office of Early Childhood is offering a support system for coaches in any early learning setting (school districts, Head Start, and childcare). …
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…
College & Career Readiness Course Training Opportunities
As a part of the Mississippi Diploma endorsement options, the College and Career Readiness (CCR) course will be a required course for the Class of 2022. The course does not…
Computer Science Webinar for Administrators and Counselors
Greetings Superintendents, School Administrators, and Counselors: With the passage of HB 633 (https://legiscan.com/MS/text/HB633/2021) requiring all schools within each district to offer computer science instruction by the 2024-2025 school year (see…
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…
Computer Science Webinar for Teachers
With the passage of HB 633 (https://legiscan.com/MS/text/HB633/2021) requiring all schools within each district to offer computer science instruction by the 2024-2025 school year (see excerpt below) many of you may…
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,…
K-12 Science Teachers Monthly PLC Session
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 May. This is the second installment in this series. This month’s session is scheduled…