English Learners and Immigrant Youth (ESEA Sec. 3102) The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) provides statewide leadership in promoting high quality education for English Learners (EL) and Immigrant youth.  Title […]

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 […]

What is Chronic Absenteeism? A student who misses 10% or more of their school days, which averages to just two days a month, for any reason, is considered chronically absent. […]

Contact Melissa Beck K-3 Assessment Coordinator Email: mbeck@mdek12.org Tel: 601-359-5245

Through educational stability, school districts can provide a powerful counterweight to the abuse, neglect, separation, and other barriers faced by foster care students. Federal and State Guidance are provided to […]

The Office of Educator Misconduct, within the Office of Educator Licensure, has several responsibilities: Providing professional development to promote ethical conduct by all licensed, public school educators in Mississippi, as detailed […]

Reports for most categories can be found online for the last five years. For reports or data not found online, submit a Public Records Request Form or contact the Office […]

The Division of Educator Talent Acquisition promotes and supports efforts to increase the size, diversity, and effectiveness of Mississippi’s educator workforce. The Division of Educator Talent Acquisition strives to meet […]

Summary This webpage provides guidance, considerations and best practices for Mississippi schools and districts for operating school in the 2020-21 school year. It has been developed with input from school and […]