MDE OSL Leadership Modules 2025 - 2026
1-OSL or 10 - SEMIs
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The Mississippi Department of Education’s Orientation for School Leaders (OSL) training is a three-module, six-day statewide series facilitated by Mississippi’s Regional Education Service Agencies. The MDE-approved OSL series is designed to develop early career administrators as instructionally-focused, team-oriented, and improvement-driven school leaders. Participants may attend one or all two-day modules.​
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​MDE-Approved OSL Training: Strengthening Schools
The Strengthening Schools OSL module focuses on levers for leading continuous school improvement. Participants who complete this training will:
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Apply Accreditation standards as tools for improvement
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Calculate sample elementary and secondary Accountability Ratings
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Understand the criteria for School Improvement Identification and Exit
​​MDE-Approved OSL Training: Strengthening Teams
The Strengthening Teams OSL module engages leaders as team builders within school communities. Participants who complete this training will:
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Complete the required Professional Growth System training
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Use productive strategies for School Culture
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Develop skills for coaching Professional Learning Communities
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Practice real-world Social Media scenarios
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MDE-Approved OSL Training: Strengthening Instruction
The Strengthening Instruction OSL module provides proven tools for instructionally focused leadership. Participants who complete this training will:
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Understand the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials
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Engage in the essential components of a Multi-Tiered System of Support
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Improve all students’ access to learning through Inclusive Leadership
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