Completing an alternate route program is required for an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree (non-education) and would like to transition into teaching but lacks the certification or license. Currently, there are […]

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 – […]

NEW GRANT: TIMELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF GRANTS PROCUREMENT METHODS FOR GRANTS Grant Tentative Timeline – Checklist designed to assist with the development of a tentative timeline for the Grant Packet DOCUMENTS […]

END OF YEAR Procurement Year End Procedures Procurement Intake Form Please review: TIMELINE FOR SUBMISSION OF CONTRACTS DECISION TREE IRS CHECKLIST PROCUREMENT METHOD CHECKLIST – Forms required for contract processes!  […]

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 […]

Special Populations program is a federally funded program which provides remediation to students in career and technical classes. Special populations’ services focus on recruitment, enrollment, instruction, retention, completion, placement, and […]

The Division of Educator Preparation is responsible for ensuring Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) at Mississippi’s institutions of higher education are producing high quality educators for the state’s K-12 schools.  Specifically, […]

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 […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action. SB 2003 – Natchez-Adams Special […]

The State Board of Education (SBE) approved the Bridge to Career Course in April 2025 to provide a portfolio and exhibit class for second semester seniors who do not obtain […]