EMCED (East Mississippi Center for Educational Development, Inc.) located at Mississippi State University/Meridian Campus, is a regional educational service agency committed to assuming a strong leadership role in supporting public educators’ efforts to develop quality learning environments in which all children can learn and all children can obtain a quality education. EMCED partners with 24 central Mississippi School districts and Mississippi State University to promote high-quality instruction in the classroom and overall school improvement by improving and enhancing the personal and professional effectiveness of educators. This is accomplished through high-quality accessible professional development opportunities and support services provided in an efficient and affordable format.

Services Offered:

• M-Star Training for teachers and administrators
• Principal Coaching
• Teacher Mentoring/Coaching
• Regional Professional Development
• Promethean Board Training
• Customized In-District Professional Development
• Monthly Superintendent's Meetings
• Quarterly Network Meetings of SPED Directors, Federal Program Directors, Business Managers & Curriculum Directors
• Embeded Professional Development
• Technology Training
• Website Design