Summary
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Federal Programs has issued a Call for Proposals for the 2026 THRIVE Conference, seeking qualified presenters, consultants, institutions of higher education, educational organizations, and subject-matter experts to deliver professional learning opportunities for educators and school leaders across Mississippi. Proposals must support the effective implementation of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) programs and related federal initiatives. The conference will be held September 16-17, 2026 at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi, with a submission deadline of noon on Friday, July 31, 2026.