Many educators and their families are displaced and unsure of their next steps. Other educators are seeking guidance on how to respond to displaced students now joining their classrooms either temporarily or for an extended time, or how to respond to questions from parents about make-up days, testing and other issues related to school closures during and after Katrina. The links below feature a broad spectrum of information on topics that impact educators at all levels.

Educator Assistance Information

Educators who have been displaced by the hurricane should complete the following form to assist with employment issues.

Displaced District Educators and Employment Information Form

The Mississippi Teacher Center is working with many displaced educators, retirees and out-of-state prospective teachers interested in working for Mississippi School Districts. For more information on job opportunities in education or inquiries regarding teachers salaries and/or contracts, please click on the following links.

Job Opportunities for Displaced Educators
Mississippi Teacher Salaries and Contracts

The goals of the Mississippi Teacher Center are to recruit new and former teachers into the teaching profession, retain quality teachers through its enhancement programs, promote the importance of the teaching profession and collaborate with colleges, universities, businesses and communities to provide a quality education for all children.

Please visit the Mississippi Teacher Center at www.mde.k12.ms.us/mtc for more information about recruitment and enhancement programs and services. For additional teacher resources and assistance, visit the following sites.

Council of Chief State School Officers
Mississippi Association of Educators
MS School Boards Hurricane School Relief Fund
State/School Employee Assistance Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services