Districts and Schools of Innovation

District of Innovation and School of Innovation designation gives school districts and schools additional flexibility in several areas governed by Mississippi Department of Education. School districts that create programs to better engage students in learning through innovative structures that are limited by state statute are encouraged to work with the Mississippi Department of Education to create an innovative plan. These districts and/or schools may apply to become a District of Innovation, or a School of Innovation. Currently, Mississippi’s Schools of Innovation follow the Early College High School or the Middle College High School model.

Points of Emphasis

Application and Policy Information

Applications for District of Innovation or School of Innovation, including early college high schools and middle college programs, are due on December 1st for the following school year.

District or School of Innovation:

Applications for District of Innovation or School of Innovation, including early college high schools and middle college programs, are due on December 1st for the following school year.  Submit completed applications to InnovativePrograms@mdek12.org

Contacts

David Cress
Innovative Programs
dcress@mdek12.org
601-359-3461

Wendy Clemons
Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education
WClemons@mdek12.org
601-359-3461

 

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