EMCED Special Education
Conference
February 21-22, 2023
Register Now
Registration is now open for the EMCED Special Education Conference to be held on February 21-22, 2023 at the historic MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian, MS. We are excited to partner with Canopy Children's Solution, MDE office of Special Education, and the TK Martin Center from Mississippi State to offer some excellent sessions for educators. Come and enjoy learning and sharing with some of our top experts from across the state. Hear from various experts on topics ranging from classroom strategies, IEP's, Interventions and Supports, legal updates, MDE updates, managing aggressive behavior, and all things Special Education.
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Spring Workshops are now open for registration, be sure and check them out.

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.
EDUCATIONAL 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 Institute is comprised of 8 modules based on the PSEL standards and are scheduled throughout the school year allowing participants to make the commitment to prepare, communicate and practice skills of the training. Each module is a two day training with 10 SEMI's or 1 OSL offered. The cost for each module is $160.00 for EMCED members and $220.00 for non-members.