Section 7-142-983 - [Effective until 12/27/2024] Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Application-STEMThis is an "add on" endorsement that may be earned only by persons who hold a currently valid 5-year standard Mississippi Educator License with endorsement in any subject area (academic or occupational).
A #983 endorsement allows a person to teach the following course:
000287 Computer Science and Engineering
This endorsement requires the following:
1. Applicant must hold a currently valid 5-year standard Mississippi Educator License2. Applicant must validate technology competency 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 assessment for this license is IC3.3. Applicant must demonstrate the ability to function in and maintain a networked laboratory.4. Applicant must successfully complete a Certification for online learning workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE.5. Applicant must successfully complete a STEM Certification workshop, module, or course that is approved by the MDE. Note: If the applicant meets all requirements listed above, that applicant will be issued a 983 endorsement-a five-year license. If the applicant meets the five year 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.