The Mississippi College and Career Readiness course (CCR) was developed to support the vision and mission of the Mississippi Department of Education that all students who graduate from high school are prepared for college, career, and active citizenship. The CCR course curriculum outlines the knowledge secondary students should obtain and the types of skills relevant for a successful transition to postsecondary and the workforce.
Whether you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, or district employee, join our virtual training to learn more about the College & Career Readiness class. Hear about the class requirements, review the class curriculum, resources for each unit, and general information about teaching the CCR class. The Mississippi Department of Education’s website has the current details of the CCR Curriculum, resources, course substitutions, and sequencing requirements.
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has maintained its existing requirements for teaching the College & Career Readiness (CCR) course. Educators holding a valid secondary (7–12) teaching license are eligible to instruct CCR without the necessity of additional endorsements. While the 942 CCR endorsement is available, it is not a prerequisite for teaching the course. This endorsement is granted to educators who successfully complete the Mississippi Council on Economic Education’s (MCEE) Master Teacher of College & Career Readiness program. To qualify for this program, teachers must be currently teaching the CCR course or be scheduled to teach it in the forthcoming academic year.
Mississippi educators have two excellent professional development options this summer to strengthen their delivery of the CCR course.
1. Get2College Virtual CCR Training
Get2College is offering free virtual training sessions designed for both new and returning CCR Teachers:
Intro to CCR (New Teachers):
Returning CCR Teachers:
These sessions provide an overview of the CCR curriculum and resources. Please note that no CEUs will be awarded for these trainings.
Participants may register for the CCR course via the following link: https://get2college.org/introduction-to-ccr/.
2. Master Teacher of College & Career Readiness Program
The Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) offers a comprehensive 70-hour training program leading to a 942 CCR endorsement. While this endorsement is not required to teach the CCR course, it provides in-depth knowledge and resources.
Program Highlights:
This program includes both synchronous and asynchronous components, ensuring flexibility for educators.
For more details and to apply, visit: Master Teacher of CCR 2025 Training
The purpose of the College and Career Readiness Course is to provide planning and instruction for postsecondary transition. The following courses are approved substitutions for the CCR course:
The CCR course may be taught in one of the following sequences:
1 semester in either freshman or sophomore year with the remaining semester taught in junior or senior year
Heather Morrison
Director P20 Partnerships, Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
Email: hmorrison@ihl.state.ms.us
