The East Mississippi Center for Educational Development (EMCED) is offering training for K-12 administrators needing professional learning opportunities to address leadership practices that administrators face daily in their local school and districts.
The EMCED Leadership Institute is comprised of nine modules based on the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and are scheduled throughout the school year allowing participants to make the commitment to prepare, communicate and practice skills of the training.
The first module will start in August 2023, and sessions will conclude with module nine in April 2024. Participants will have access to the best trainers in the state, with current superintendents, former superintendents, district personnel and college professors leading the trainings.
Module 1 Aug. 23-24,2023 Relationship Building, Creating a Culture of Excellence Dr. David Lee
Module 2 Sept.13-14, 2023 Understanding the Accountability Model Dr. Lundy Brantley and Gina Morgigno
Module 3 Oct. 18-19, 2023 Managing Staff: How to do it Well Shay Williamson and Alan Lumpkin
Module 4 Nov. 15-16, 2023 Leadership 101: Best Practices Dr. Scott Rimes and Charlotte Seals
Module 5 Dec. 6-7, 2023 Special Education and the School Leader Wendy Rogers and Dr. Tony McGee
Module 6 Jan. 25-26, 2024 School Finance and Budgets Paige Bromen & Dr. Andy Schoggin
Module 7 Feb. 28-29,2024 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Dr. Kim LaFontaine and Angy Graham
Module 8 Mar. 20-21, 2024 The Leaders Role in Public Relations and Technology Chris Chism and Dr. Lance Evans
Module 9 Apr. 10-11, 2024 Setting the Stage for Success, Finishing Strong Dr. George Gilreath and Mike Neyman
Each module is a two-day training with 10 SEMI’s and 1 OSL offered. Each module is a stand-alone training. Participants may attend one, two or all nine modules. The cost for each module is $160 for EMCED members and $220 for non-members.
To register go to www.emced.org. For more information, call (601) 484-0306.
Sessions will be held at Mississippi State University-Meridian, 1000 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307.