The Office of Special Education (OSE) is a service-oriented office that seeks to improve the education experience for children with disabilities. In keeping with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) […]

The Access for All Guide 2.0 by Mississippi State University Research & Curriculum Unit was developed by the MDE in collaboration with educators across the state to help teachers address issues […]

The Office of Secondary Education assists district personnel in improving classroom instruction through the development, revision, and training on our Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards in both Academic and Career […]

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, […]

Welcome to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Approved Work Area Codes for Elementary and Secondary Schools of Mississippi. The 2024-2025 comprehensive Work Area Code Catalog is designed to assist […]

Need help with MSIS? Choose from the following on-demand resources. If you need specialized support, please submit a ticket to the MSIS Helpdesk by emailing mdeapps@mdek12.org. Video Tutorials Register for access […]

The Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act enacted by the Mississippi Legislature during the 2015 Session created the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program (Senate Bill No. 2695). It […]

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.   HB 1 […]

Communication Toolkit for Parents and Educators All Mississippi 9th graders may choose whether they want to work toward a Traditional Diploma, or take additional classes to earn an academic, distinguished […]

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 […]