MDE presents 2023 educator preparation report showing post‑suspension enrollment spike and high satisfaction rates
January 05, 2024 | Department of Education, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
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Dr. Deborah Berson of the Mississippi Department of Education presented the 2023 educator preparation provider (EPP) annual performance report to the licensing commission, outlining admissions and completer trends, shortage‑area counts and survey results.
Berson said the report reflects cohort data from the 2021–22 academic year and that admissions showed a notable spike tied to the State Board of Education’s test suspension policy covering 2019–21. She reported 1,426 admitted to non‑traditional pathway programs (47.33 percent) and 1,587 admitted to traditional pathways (52.67 percent) for the year noted in the report. Berson said there were 3,113 candidates admitted in 2021–22 overall and that non‑traditional pathway completers numbered 1,640 (54.30 percent) while traditional pathway completers numbered 1,380 (45.7 percent).
The presentation identified top license areas for completers in 2021–22: elementary (33 percent), social studies (19 percent), English language arts (12 percent), special education, mild to moderate (9 percent), and physical education (7 percent). Berson also provided counts for completers in identified critical‑shortage subjects: 161 in biology, 10 in chemistry, 2 in physics, 104 in mathematics, 269 in mild/moderate disability, 3 in French and 20 in Spanish.
On survey results, Berson reported that invitations were sent to 1,330 completers with a response rate of 43.31 percent; of respondents, 92.57 percent said they were satisfied with their preparation and 91.84 percent said they would recommend their cooperating teacher. For cooperating teachers, MDE sent 1,046 surveys, with 886 responses (57.3 percent) and an 88.96 percent overall satisfaction rate reported.
Corey Murphy, who introduced the presentation, emphasized the link between these data and state policy, saying the EPP annual report provides the state the data necessary to meet federal reporting requirements under Title II of the Higher Education Act and to carry out State Board of Education oversight.
The Commission did not take action on the report itself but thanked MDE staff for the overview and acknowledged the challenges the state faces in maintaining the teacher workforce while addressing retirements and teacher mobility. The Commission moved on to other agenda items after questions and brief discussion.
Ending: The presentation closed after questions from commissioners and staff; no formal vote was taken on the report during this meeting.
Berson said the report reflects cohort data from the 2021–22 academic year and that admissions showed a notable spike tied to the State Board of Education’s test suspension policy covering 2019–21. She reported 1,426 admitted to non‑traditional pathway programs (47.33 percent) and 1,587 admitted to traditional pathways (52.67 percent) for the year noted in the report. Berson said there were 3,113 candidates admitted in 2021–22 overall and that non‑traditional pathway completers numbered 1,640 (54.30 percent) while traditional pathway completers numbered 1,380 (45.7 percent).
The presentation identified top license areas for completers in 2021–22: elementary (33 percent), social studies (19 percent), English language arts (12 percent), special education, mild to moderate (9 percent), and physical education (7 percent). Berson also provided counts for completers in identified critical‑shortage subjects: 161 in biology, 10 in chemistry, 2 in physics, 104 in mathematics, 269 in mild/moderate disability, 3 in French and 20 in Spanish.
On survey results, Berson reported that invitations were sent to 1,330 completers with a response rate of 43.31 percent; of respondents, 92.57 percent said they were satisfied with their preparation and 91.84 percent said they would recommend their cooperating teacher. For cooperating teachers, MDE sent 1,046 surveys, with 886 responses (57.3 percent) and an 88.96 percent overall satisfaction rate reported.
Corey Murphy, who introduced the presentation, emphasized the link between these data and state policy, saying the EPP annual report provides the state the data necessary to meet federal reporting requirements under Title II of the Higher Education Act and to carry out State Board of Education oversight.
The Commission did not take action on the report itself but thanked MDE staff for the overview and acknowledged the challenges the state faces in maintaining the teacher workforce while addressing retirements and teacher mobility. The Commission moved on to other agenda items after questions and brief discussion.
Ending: The presentation closed after questions from commissioners and staff; no formal vote was taken on the report during this meeting.
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