The following are the questions/ideas/needs program offices articulated during the focus group discussions. They are organized by the associated Dimension from the Research Framework and are clustered by the strength […]

  The goal of the Office of Research and Development (ORD) is to conduct research studies that reveal insights that practitioners in our schools can use to improve student learning […]

2017-18 Superintendent’s Annual Report Mississippi has raised academic standards for pre-K through grade 12 and implemented initiatives to improve student achievement. This report provides an overview of the key indicators […]

2016-17 Superintendent’s Annual Report Mississippi Succeeds Infographic Mississippi raised academic standards for pre-K through grade 12 in recent years and has implemented initiatives to raise student achievement. This infographic provides an […]

The Division of Educator Effectiveness promotes and supports effective teaching and leading in Mississippi. Specifically, the Division oversees the Mississippi Educator and Administrator Professional Growth System (PGS), educator recognition programs […]

  The MS World-Class Teaching Program (WCTP) was established by legislation in 1996.  The program provides guidance and support to selected candidates through the National Board Certification (NBC) process.  It […]

Important Updates Below are important updates related to educator licensure policies and/or procedures. Should you have questions, please contact a member of our team at teachersupport@mdek12.org. 2026 Updates Memorandum – […]

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that state funds have been awarded to continue the Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) Program. MTR grants will cover tuition and […]

Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is authorized under §37-23-5 of the Mississippi Code 1972, to “foster, inspect, approve, and administer a program of education for exceptional […]

The Bureau of Special Projects is responsible for the public dissemination of special education due process hearing decisions in accordance with 20 U.S.C. §§1415(h)(4)(A) and 1417(c). Section 1415(h)(4)(A) requires that […]