The Division of Educator Talent Acquisition promotes and supports efforts to recruit and retain teachers in Mississippi. Specifically, the Division oversees the Mississippi talent development initiatives (i.e., Culturally Responsive Practices, Talent for Turnaround, Grow-Your-Own Programs, Teacher Residency Programs, Diverse and Learner-Ready Teachers, etc.), teacher leadership, and induction and mentoring. The Division’s programs and initiatives support efforts to recruit effective educators in the state.
Talent Acquisition Initiatives
Culturally Responsive Practices Work with Higher Education Faculty
- University of Mississippi School of Education Diversity Office
- CEEDAR Intensive TA Profile: Mississippi
- Preparing Educator Preparation Faculty to Prepare Candidates for Culturally Responsive Teaching PPT
Talent for Turnaround Work with Rural School Districts
- Southeast Comprehensive Center at AIR: Mississippi Talent Management
- Center on Great Teacher & Leaders at AIR: Talent for Turnaround Leadership Academy
Grow-Your-Own Task Force
- New America – Diversifying the Teacher Workforce with ‘Grow Your Own’ Programs
- Mississippi Professional Educators – News & Press: Grow Your Own Task Force Hold Initial Meeting
- Washington Monthly – Mississippi Learning: Five Programs You Should Know About in Mississippi’s ESSA Plan
Teacher Residency Program/ Performance Based Licensure work with the Kellogg Foundation
- Kellogg Foundation – Mississippi Department of Education Grant – Teacher Residency
- MDE to Prepare Educators through Teacher-Residency and Performance-Based Licensure Pilot Programs
Male Educators of Color Initiative