The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Professional Development announces registration is open for spring online canvas courses from beginning Jan. 12 and ending at noon Jan. 19.
These courses are offered free of charge to help support educators as they strive to improve student achievement. Course dates, descriptions, and credentialing information can be found on the Spring 2026 Online Professional Development Catalog.
Seats are still available for the following courses:
- Bridging the Gap: Education and Poverty in Mississippi
- Building Brain Power for All Learners
- Exploring IDEA: Understanding the 13 Disability Categories
- Journey through IDEA: A Practical Guide for Educators
- The PLAAFP
- Teaching with Intention: ADHD Strategies for Classroom Success
CEUs are available upon successful completion for a processing fee. SEMI and OSL credits are free of charge for courses as indicated in the catalog.
Register on the MDE professional development calendar found on Trumba.
For questions or additional information regarding specific courses, please email canvas@mdek12.org.