The Office of Accreditation is a regulatory office charged with the primary responsibility of administering the state’s performance-based accreditation system for public schools and the accreditation system for nonpublic schools […]

Compliance staff develops and sustains a strong and consistent culture of statutory, regulatory, and ethical compliance throughout the agency. We ensure the integrity of agency contracts; conduct program office reviews to […]

The Office of Technology and Strategic Services is dedicated to providing the Education Community with timely and accurate information through the implementation and support of state of the art technologies, […]

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) leads efforts in developing, supporting, and continually enhancing effective teaching and learning, working closely with educational stakeholders. Its primary focus areas include implementing […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education January 15, 2026 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

Print Version Mississippi Board of Education December 18, 2025 10:00 a.m. 4th Floor Boardroom Central High School Building Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 359 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi Agenda […]

This page provides access to current no-cost contract bid opportunities available through the Mississippi Department of Education. These solicitations represent strategic partnerships where vendors provide services or goods without direct […]

Mission of the Bureau of Program Evaluation: To provide independent, professional evaluations to the Internal Accountability Subcommittee of the Board of Education and the Mississippi Department of Education. The Bureau […]

The Bureau of Internal Audit conducts internal audits designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and […]

The Office of Student Assessment is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of all state and federally mandated assessments for students in Mississippi’s public schools. Assessments tell you about students’ progress on […]