Frequently Asked Questions – Educator Effectiveness

Please find answers below to your most frequently asked questions:

What is the cost to attend the Elevate Teachers Conference?

There is no cost for registration and attendance of the conference.

Are districts, universities, MDE offices, or other participating organizations responsible for travel costs?

Participants are responsible for ensuring funding for any related travel costs.

Where is the Elevate Conference held?

The Elevate Teachers Conference will be held on July 9-10, 2025 at Delta State University, Located at 1003 W Sunflower Road Cleveland, MS 38733 Cleveland, MS 38733.

What are the hotel accommodations?

Attendees can book accommodations at nearby hotels using the contact information below. The listed hotels are within a three-mile radius of the conference venue.

The Lyric Hotel

(0.4 miles)
1300 Hwy 8
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 441-3901

Cotton House

(0.7 miles)
215 Cotton Row
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-7733

C Town Inn and Suites

(1.5 miles)
907 South Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732

Super 6 Inn & Suites

(1.5 miles)
900 South Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732

Motel 6 Cleveland, MS – Delta State University

(1.7 miles)
721 North Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS, 38732
(662) 843-4060

Quality Inn

(1.7 miles)
807 North Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS, 38732
(662) 846-1525

Holiday Inn Express

(1.8 miles)
808 North Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 843-9300

Hampton Inn

(2.1 miles)
912 North Davis Avenue
Cleveland, MS 38732
(662) 846-2915

Please note: All hotel accommodations are independent of MDE. Please direct any accommodation questions to your chosen hotel.

Is the Elevate Teachers Conference a requirement for MTR residents and mentors, PBL candidates or any other type of teacher/administrator?

Attendance is not a requirement for the PBL/MTR program as we understand that local district and/or university timelines may conflict with conference dates. When possible, we hope you will encourage attendance as we would like to recognize participation in these innovative programs.
If you have any questions about the conference, feel free to reach out to Brystal Ransom, Educator Workforce Supervisor, at bransom@mdek12.org or Alexandrea Brumfield, Coordinator of Innovation and Engagement at abrumfield@mdek12.org.

Who are the guest speakers?

Currently, planning is underway and speakers will be announced soon!

How many CEU's will be awarded?

Participants can earn up to 1.2 CEUs. Information on how to apply for CEUs will be provided closer to the conference date.

Is there a cost for an exhibitor table at the Elevate Teacher’s Conference?

There is no cost for exhibitor tables at the conference.

Are vendors allowed to present?

Exhibitors are welcome to submit a presentation proposal!