EAST MISSISSIPPI CENTER
FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SAVE THE DATE
EMCED Leadership Symposium
(Principal Bootcamp)
May 28-29, 2026
MSU-Meridian
Click here for Session Topics and Presenters
RESA Phonic First Courses
EMCED is offering Brainspring Professional Learning Courses If your school or district is interested in participating in offering these available trainings to your staff, please see the flyer with all the information here.
MDE Federal Programs Bootcamp
May 27, 2026
MSU-Meridian
Mississippi Licensure Course
AIM Institute for Learning & Research is partnering with the Mississippi Department of Education to provide a training opportunity for provisionally-licensed teachers as a path to full licensure. The Mississippi Pathways to Proficient Reading Licensure course (PPR Licensure) is designed specifically for Mississippi provisionally licensed elementary education teachers who have not yet passed the state's Foundations of Reading exam.
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This course serves as an approved state pathway for these teachers to demonstrate subject-matter competency.
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The hybrid training consists of 45-hours of learning including two, required full-day, in-person sessions.
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Teachers must pass the course with an 80% score to move toward a full teaching license.
Please note, this course is ONLY for Provisionally Licensed Teachers in Mississippi. The course cost must be paid at time of registration.
Click Here for more information and how to apply for the course.
EMCED hosts monthly meetings
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Federal Program Directors
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Special Education Directors
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Curriculum Coordinators
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Elementary Principals
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Secondary Principals
Be sure to check the calendar for the meeting dates and come join your colleagues.
Our Mission
EMCED is committed to a strong leadership role in supporting public educators’ efforts to develop quality learning environments where 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 educators' personal and professional effectiveness. This is accomplished through high-quality professional development opportunities and support services provided efficiently and affordable.
East Mississippi Center for Educational Development, Inc. (EMCED) is located on the Meridian Campus of Mississippi State University. EMCED serves 31 public school districts across 20 counties in the east Mississippi area. School districts pay an annual membership fee based on the number of teachers and administrators employed by the member district. EMCED serves an educational community of over 4,800 teachers and 350 administrators. Each year more than 3,000 educators elect to participate in training sessions developed and delivered by EMCED.
The consortium is governed by a board of directors comprised of the superintendents of member school districts. An executive committee is elected from the board to oversee the operations of the consortium. The executive director serves as the chief executive officer of the consortium and is selected and appointed by the board of directors.
Delivery of Services
EMCED concentrates delivery of professional development services through a full range of regional offerings as well as in-district professional development sessions.
All courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Mississippi State University.
Services Offered:
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Superintendent/Principal Coaching
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Teacher Mentoring/Coaching
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Counselor Training
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Classroom Management
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Safety Training
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MSIS Training
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Canvas/Google Classroom Training
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Strategic Planning
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ACT Prep
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STEM Training
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Technology Training
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New Teacher/Leadership Training
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Elementary/Secondary Principals Collaborative
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Monthly Superintendent's Meetings
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Quarterly Network Meetings of SPED Directors, Federal Program Directors,
Business Managers, Athletic Directors, & Curriculum Directors
