Licensed educators seeking to serve in administrative positions in Mississippi K-12 public or parochial schools must become certified as administrators. Administrator certification can be obtained through:
- Traditional – degree program in Educational Leadership
- Alternate Route – the Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality School Leadership program is the approved program being offered for alternative administrator certification
1. Traditional Note: A masters, specialist or doctorate in Educational Leadership/Administration is specifically designated for Administrator K-12 certification. With that degree, all Administrative requirements must be met before the class level of the license can be upgraded.
- Administrator License Approved Program Route Requirements
- Verification of Experience Form OEL EXPV 1 31 2018
2. MS Alternate Path to Quality School Leadership
3. District Superintendent License - Alternative Qualifications
- District Superintendent License Criteria June 2018
- Licensure Application Packet K-12 Updated 2018-5
- Verification of Experience Form OEL EXPV 5 2018
- FAQ for Alternative Qualifications for Superintendents - June 2018
Additional Resources:
- K-12 Administrator Licensure Renewal Requirements for Traditional Route Administrators
- List of Approved SEMI and OSL Agencies Updated 5/4/2018
Educator Licensure Resources