Dec. 26 is last day to submit new info to ELMS; New MECCA portal launches Jan. 17 to better serve educators

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, the Mississippi Educator Career Continuum Archive System or MECCA will launch.  This cutting-edge platform will be your cloud-based, single sign-on system for managing your education career.

Educators:

  • Obtain or renew your teaching license with ease
  • Update your personal information quickly
  • Track the status of your applications automatically

Districts, Certification Officers, and Other Education Stakeholders:

  • Streamlined workflows for EPP initial licensure recommendations
  • Single sign-on for district staff to complete document submission
  • Automated processes for expedited license approval

Important dates to remember:

Dec. 26: Last day to submit any new recommendations or applications to the current ELMS system

Jan. 2, 2023: ELMS will no longer be available

Jan. 9-13, 2023: MECCA training provided (Dates, times and location with in-person, hybrid and virtual options will be announced soon.)

Jan. 17, 2023: MECCA launches to all users

The information in your current ELMS account will be saved and available to you when you log in to MECCA after Jan. 17, 2023.

Please help disseminate this information to teachers and other supplemental service providers. For more information regarding the new system and to review a list of frequently asked questions, please visit https://www.mdek12.org/OEL/New-Educator-Information-System-MECCA.