Administrator

Educator Licensure

Administrator

Licensed educators seeking to serve in administrative positions in Mississippi K-12 public or parochial schools must become certified as administrators. Administrator certification can be obtained through:
 

• Traditional – degree program in Educational Leadership
• Alternate Route – the Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality School Leadership program is the approved program being offered for alternative administrator certification

1. Traditional  Note: A masters, specialist or doctorate in Educational Leadership/Administration is specifically designated for Administrator K-12 certification. With that degree, all Administrative requirements must be met before the class level of the license can be upgraded.
 

• Administrator License Approved Program Route Requirements
• Verification of Education Experience Form

2. MS Alternate Path to Quality School Leadership

• MAPQSL Administrator Mentorship Evaluation Form

Additional Resources:
 

• Standards and Indicators for Principals
• K-12 Administrator Licensure Renewal Requirements for Traditional Route Administrators
• List of Approved SEMI and OSL Agencies updated 09/18/2020