The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is dedicated to recognizing data as a vital asset and is committed to establishing a comprehensive data governance program across the agency through effective […]

Below are links to information regarding the renewal and reinstatement of a standard, renewable Mississippi educator license. Please note that the Mississippi Department of Education no longer approves programs for […]

Jean Gordon Cook, APR Chief of Communication 601-359-3515 jcook@mdek12.org Shanderia Minor Public Information Officer 601-359-3515 sminor@mdek12.org Gerard Howard Web Director 601-359-3515 ghoward@mdek12.org Xi Guo Web Content Manager 601-359-3515 xguo@mdek12.org Jeremy […]

Pursuant to State Board Policy – Rule 12.4: Any member of the State Board of Education may participate in an official meeting of the Board by teleconference or video means. […]

Before student applications can be accepted, the school must file the necessary documentation with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Educable Child Program and be approved as a private school […]

Homeless Education The Mississippi Department of Education is dedicated to ensuring each child who is homeless has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education available to other students. This […]

The Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965, as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to monitor the implementation of program requirements and the […]

The Mississippi Department of Education recognizes that all districts are unique and strives to be inclusive in the resources it develops.  Below is a list of additional resources which may […]

Benefits Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. Life […]

Creating a new, or enhancing an existing, mentoring and induction program for new teachers can be both rewarding and challenging. District administrators often face limited time, money, and human capital […]