The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Instruction invites high school counselors (grades 9–12) to attend the fall 2026 regional trainings. These sessions are designed to provide counselors with the latest updates, resources, and strategies to strengthen college, and career readiness support for students.
The training will cover:
- Updates to the 2026 Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards
- Upcoming updates to Accountability Standards related to SB 2294 (Personal Finance, Civics, and Computer Science)
- Understanding the Mississippi graduation requirements and diploma endorsement options
- Individual Success Plan (ISP) updates and expectations
- Counselor Code of Ethics
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Resources and tools to support students’ mental health
- Additional information and resources to support high school counselors in their work
Space is limited. Please register for the training in your region using the links below.
Mississippi Delta Training
- September 24 – Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
- Location: Ewing Hall: Jacob Conference Center
- Register Here
- Registration Deadline: 9/17/2026
South Mississippi Training
- October 1 – Pioneer Place, Hattiesburg, MS
- Lamar County Schools -17 Pioneer Rd. E, Hattiesburg, MS
- Register Here
- Registration Deadline: 9/24/2026
Central Mississippi Training
- October 20 – Madison County Schools
- 476 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157
- Register Here
- Registration Deadline: 10/13/2026
North Mississippi Training
- October 27 – DeSoto County Schools
- 5 East South Street, Hernando, MS 38632
- Register Here
- Registration Deadline: 10/20/2026