Our Vision

Therefore, a commitment has been made to assure a strong leadership role is maintained in supporting public educators' efforts to develop quality learning environments. By working cooperatively and collaboratively with USM, school districts, schools and the Mississippi Department of Education, members of USM/RSC believe they will:

   1. Promote educational reform and provide
        resources, services, and materials.

   2. Promote use of "best practices" by educators and
        other policy makers.

   3. Provide regional forum for dialogue.

   4. Provide systematic professional development that
       will assist educators to expand their knowledge
       and skills, refine their professional practices, and
       experience opportunities for personal growth.

Mission

  -Initiate collaboration with our clients in the

    development of a quality educational Technical

    Assistance program.

  -Provide client-focused quality products and services

    in a timely and efficient manner that promote

    improved performance in schools.

  -Initiate and develop a close relationship with our

    clients to close the gap between current and desired

    student performance.

Services

The services described in this web site are available to all USM/ESC schools. Programs are delivered to the school district personnel through regional workshops and conferences. Other events or activities may be requested by a district or a cooperative of districts. Staff members are easily accessible and always glad to hear form you in person, by fax, or by telephone.

Service Center Activities

These services include:

  -Technology Training for Teachers

  -Instructional Development Training

  -School Executive Management Institutes (SEMI) for

    Career Level Administrators   

  -School Improvement Training and Support

  -Safe School Training and Technical Assistance

  -Innovative Support Training

  -School-Based Technical Assistance

Most service center activities and events are available at various sites throughout South Mississippi area. When selecting training opportunities, be sure and check for a site nearest your school district or school.

For more information about support services offered through the regional service center, contact:

USM/RSC
Dewey Blackledge, Ed.D. , Director
Dr. Mary Walters, Site Coordinator
(601) 266-6777
(601) 266-6766 fax
1-888-856-9321