Coaches

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-195-9, under Mississippi Math Act.

Miss. Code Ann. § 37-195-9

(1) Coaches shall meet qualifications set by the department, including:(a) Demonstrated content knowledge;(b) Training in the department’s coaching model; and(c) Experience facilitating adult learning.

(a) Demonstrated content knowledge;

(b) Training in the department’s coaching model; and

(c) Experience facilitating adult learning.

(2) The department may employ coaches as state personnel or educators-in-residence, or through personal service or professional contracts, and may authorize participating districts to host coaches via agreements with the department.

(3) The department shall establish coach playbooks, dosage targets and fidelity expectations, may prioritize placements based on student need, vacancies and regional access, and shall provide administrator calibration using MIOP.