Institute of Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Graduate-Level Online Courses for Mississippi Educators
In partnership with the Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) and Virtual Education Software (VESi), USM offers MAE members affordable, flexible online graduate-level courses for K–12 professional development.
A Three-Way Partnership
USM × MAE × VESi
The University of Southern Mississippi works alongside the Mississippi Association of Educators and Virtual Education Software to deliver high-quality online courses tailored for working educators.
Affordable graduate credit on your schedule.
The University of Southern Mississippi has partnered with the Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) and Virtual Education Software (VESi) to provide MAE members with online graduate-level courses.
Courses are 100% online, self-paced, and built for working K–12 educators who need flexibility without sacrificing rigor or transferability.
Meet the Partners
Three organizations, one purpose.
Each partner brings a distinct strength to the table — academic rigor, member advocacy, and 25+ years of online course design.
The University of Southern Mississippi
Academic Partner
Provides the academic backbone — graduate-level rigor, transferable credit, and the Institute of Strategic Leadership & Innovation as the home of the partnership.
usm.eduMississippi Association of Educators
Member Organization
Mississippi’s leading association for public school educators — representing teachers, education support professionals, and future educators across the state.
maetoday.org
Virtual Education Software
Course Delivery
VESi has been delivering self-paced online professional development to K–12 educators since 1996, with hundreds of courses tied to graduate credit at universities nationwide.
virtualeduc.comReady to elevate your leadership?
Our team is here to help you find the right program for your professional development goals. Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and learn about upcoming opportunities.
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