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:

Superintendent/Principal Coaching
Teacher Mentoring/Coaching
Counselor Training
Classroom Management
Safety Training
MSIS Training
Canvas/Google Classroom Training
Strategic Planning
ACT Prep
STEM Training
Technology Training
New Teacher/Leadership Training
Elementary/Secondary Principals Collaborative
Monthly Superintendent's Meetings
Quarterly Network Meetings of SPED Directors, Federal Program Directors,
Business Managers, Athletic Directors, & Curriculum Directors