How to Convert an Administrator License

The Non-Practicing Administrator License is issued to an educator NOT currently employed in an administrative position. The Entry Level Administrator License is issued upon request to an educator employed as a beginning administrator. The Standard Career Level Administrator License is issued to a practicing administrator who has completed all requirements for conversion to Career Level.

To Convert a Non-Practicing Administrator Endorsement to an Entry-Level Administrator Endorsement

  • Convert Administrator’s License application
  • Offer of Employment – To be completed by the hiring district
  • Verification of Lawful Presence

To Convert an Entry-Level Endorsement to a Career Level Administrator Endorsement

  • Convert Administrator’s License application
  • Five (5) Orientation to School Leadership (OSL) credits*
  • Verification of Lawful Presence

*The list of providers and their contact information can be found here: SEMI and OSL Credits

 

Document
 
  • Mississippi Department of Education
    359 N. West St.
    P.O. Box 771
    Jackson, MS 39205-0771
    Educator Licensure: 601-359-3483
    General Information: 601-359-3513
    Copyright 2024-2025
 
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