College of Education and Human Sciences
Early Childhood Inclusion and Education
The Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center (MECIC) meets the needs of early childhood educators, families and young children with disabilities by providing high-quality early childhood inclusion.
Need Assistance? Call the MECIC at 601.266.4745 to request on-site assistance as needed to ensure success for all children.
Sample Technical Assistance Lessons Include:
- Addressing Positive Behavior Supports
- Meeting Sensory Needs of Young Children with Disabilities
- Adapting Curriculum to Support Successful Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities
- Supporting Engagement of Children with Disabilities
Inclusive Playtime with Friends
MECIC Staff Member Helping Teachers
MECIC Staff Member Helping Grandparents Check Out Materials
Inclusive Playtime with Paint
MECIC offers several training programs for early childhood educators. All trainings are available to independent agencies, early education centers, Head Start, and local and state early childhood associations. To register for training and professional development opportunities, visit mecic-usm.org.
Opportunities for developmental and autism specific screenings are provided to families during statewide screening days and by parent request. To schedule a screening, call 601.266.4745.
MECIC Hattiesburg
108 Sheffield Loop
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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MECIC Gulfport
370 Courthouse Rd. Suite 101
Gulfport, MS 39507
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