Section 7-142-917 - [Effective 12/27/2024] Work Based LearningThis is an "add on" endorsement that may be earned only by persons who hold a currently valid educator license in one of the following areas: secondary level occupational, 309 Special Populations Personnel, 314 Career and Technical Education Counselor, 105 Business Education, 193 Economics, 318 Marketing, or 405 Business Management.
A #917 endorsement allows a person to teach the following course:
995010 - Work-Based Learning I
995011 - Work-Based Learning II
This endorsement requires the following:
1. Applicant must hold a currently valid Mississippi Educator License in one of the following areas: secondary level occupational, 309 Special Populations Personnel, 314 Career and Technical Education Counselor, 105 Business Education, 193 Economics, 318 Marketing, or 405 Business Management.2. Applicant must validate technology competency during the first year of license by attaining the established minimum score or higher on an assessment approved by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The assessment must be directly related to technology competency required by the grade level and subject matter being taught. Approved assessments for this license are IC3 or other approved MDE substitute.3. Applicant must successfully complete a certification for an online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the Mississippi Department of Education.4. Applicant must successfully complete the CPE or Work Based Learning (WBL) certification workshop, module, or course that is approved by the Mississippi Department of Education. Note: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued a 917 endorsement-a five-year license. If the applicant meets the valid license requirement, but does not meet all other requirements, the applicant may be issued a three-year endorsement (license), and all requirements stated above must be satisfied prior to the ending date of that license.