The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) invites principals to apply for membership to the 2024-25 Principal Advisory Council. The deadline to apply is Sept. 5. New membership slots are limited. Career and Technical Education (CTE) directors are encouraged to apply.
Purpose:
The Mississippi Principal Advisory Council provides direct input to the State Superintendent of Education and the MDE about important issues in Mississippi schools. Members will participate in discussions with the State Superintendent of Education and other MDE leaders concerning topics that will lead to improvement of Mississippi public schools and the opportunities they afford. The goal of the council is to ensure excellent teaching and learning is happening in every classroom in every Mississippi school and that school leaders have the information, resources, and support they need to create successful schools.
Council Member Qualifications:
- Be a current principal or CTE director for at least three years and plan to remain a principal or CTE director for an additional three years.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to school improvement as evidenced by involvement at a school, community, state or national level, and supported by a letter of recommendation from your current district superintendent.
- Be knowledgeable about educational issues and demonstrate leadership.
- Be willing to engage in constructive discussion about current issues in education.
Application Requirements:
- Online questionnaire
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation from current superintendent
Timeline:
- Application deadline: At 5 p.m. Sept. 5
- Notification date: Sept. 27
- First meeting for 2024-25 school year: Oct. 15 at the Mississippi Department of Education
For questions, contact Jean Cook, MDE Chief of Communication, at jcook@mdek12.org.