EAST MISSISSIPPI CENTER
FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OUR MISSION
EMCED is committed to assuming a strong leadership role in supporting public educators’ efforts to develop quality learning environments in which all children can obtain a quality education. EMCED’s partnership with member school districts and Mississippi State University promotes high-quality instruction in the classroom and overall school improvement by enhancing and improving the personal and professional effectiveness of educators. This is accomplished through high-quality professional development opportunities and support services provided in an efficient and affordable format.
Professional Growth System
PGS trainings are now available for registration.
All trainings are posted on the EMCED webpage and on MDE's PD calendar (Trumba).
For a listing of the trainings hosted by EMCED Click Here
MDE Approved Restraint and Seclusion Training
November 8, 2023
MSU-Meridian
This intensive one day program will certify participants in restraint and seclusion and will provide participants with:
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a comprehensive understanding of the restraint and seclusion policy for the school setting
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de-escalation/conflict resolution techniques
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professionalism during conflict
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non-physical interventions
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basic first aid
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appropriate restraint techniques for all students
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hands-on practice of all techniques
This training is limited to 20 participants.
This training is offered at a cost of $100.00 to EMCED members and $150.00 for
non-members.
Science of Reading in the Classroom: HQIM Small Group Implementation
February 13, 2024
This training is for district administrators, principals, lead teachers, and Instructional coaches (K-5) to explore the relationship between High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), the Science of Reading (SOR), and small group instruction.
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EMCED Leadership Institute
EMCED is excited to offer training for K-12 administrators needing professional learning opportunities to address leadership practices that administrators face daily in their local school and districts.
The EMCED Leadership Institute is comprised of 9 modules based on the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and are scheduled throughout the school year allowing participants to make the commitment to prepare, communicate, and practice skills of the training.
The first module will start in August 2023, and sessions will conclude with module 9 in April 2024. Participants will have access to the best trainers in the state, with current superintendents, former superintendents, district personnel and college professors leading the trainings.
Each module is a two-day training with 10 SEMI’s and 1 OSL offered. Each module is a stand-alone training. Participants may attend one, two or all nine modules.
The cost for each module is $160.00 for EMCED members and $220.00 for non-members.
To register go to www.emced.org.
For more information you may contact us at 601-484-0306.
Practical Leadership for Administrators
Practical Leadership for Administrators
This unique training program is designed for entry and career level administrators of Mississippi schools. The goal of this training is to prepare school leaders for practical, effective leadership, which positively impacts school improvement and, subsequently, student learning. The program employs a number of learning platforms interspersed over the program’s lifetime and addresses a wide range of topics necessary to prepare school leaders to meet today’s challenges and responsibilities.
This 17 Week Course will provide each participant a hybrid professional learning model with 6 days face-to-face trainings, 16 hours of direct coaching, and 25 hours of self-paced online virtual training with a total of 78.5 hours which is more than the required 62.5 hours required for 5 OSL’s
