| MPE Regional Trainings |
MPE Regional Trainings2025-2026 Regional TrainingsMPE is pleased to host the following regional training sessions. Participants will receive .6 CEU credits or 5 SEMIs for completing each course. Each session’s content is timely for educators during the 2025-2026 school year. All sessions and CEUs/SEMIs are free for MPE and MS NBCT Network members. Non-members must pay $25 to attend, which includes CEUs or SEMIs. MISSISSIPPI EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SYSTEM AND RUBRICS: This professional development session is designed to deepen teachers’ understanding of the Professional Growth System (PGS) process and the Growth Rubric design. This PGS training will provide teachers with an in-depth exploration of (TGR) Teacher Growth Rubric standards and indicators for purposeful planning, reflective teaching, and continuous improvement of instructional practices. The goal is for teachers to learn how to purposely plan for success and develop confidence with the PGS Observation and Feedback process while increasing effective instructional practices. ▪ October 23, 2025 Delta State University, Cleveland 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▪ November 12, 2025 Hilton Garden Inn, Starkville 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▪ January 30, 2026 University of Mississippi, Insight Park, Oxford 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▪ February 11, 2026 Natchez Grand Hotel, Natchez 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WRITING AN EFFECTIVE 504 PLAN: This session will deepen educators’ understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and enhance their ability to write effective 504 Plans. Participants will explore the foundational “Three-Pronged Guidelines” for determining Section 504 eligibility, followed by an interactive comparison of IDEA and Section 504 to clarify legal distinctions and responsibilities. ▪ October 27, 2025 Hancock Leadership Center, Tupelo 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▪ December 10, 2025 G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library, Flowood 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▪ January 14, 2026 The Alluvian Hotel, Greenwood 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ▪ February 3, 2026 Mississippi State University, College Park Campus, Meridian 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR EL STUDENTS: This session will provide an overview of the identification, screening, and placement process for English Learner (EL) students, including accountability models and the structure of the ELPA21 assessment. It will cover strategies to monitor EL progress toward proficiency, highlight available school supports, and introduce trauma-informed practices. Participants will also explore the stages of cultural adjustment and language acquisition, along with instructional strategies to support vocabulary development. ▪ November 14, 2025 William Carey University, Tradition Campus, Biloxi 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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