Author Archives: Horizon Professional Services

Update on Mississippi SB 2103 – Special Educator Definition Still Unclear

As implementation of Mississippi Senate Bill 2103 moves forward, there continues to be significant discussion across the state regarding which professionals will qualify as “special educators” for the additional salary supplement.  The legislation references Mississippi Code Title 37, Chapter 23 as the guiding framework, and we understand that the Mississippi Department of Education is currently working to develop officialContinue reading “Update on Mississippi SB 2103 – Special Educator Definition Still Unclear”

Proposed Definition of “Professional Degree” Programs Would Exclude Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Dear MSHA Members, You may have seen a recent announcement from ASHA regarding a federal change to it’s US Department of Education definitions of a “professional degree.”  This change is with regard to federal student loan limits and forgiveness options.  Although we are uncertain if this will negatively affect many if any graduate students inContinue reading “Proposed Definition of “Professional Degree” Programs Would Exclude Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology”

Lights, Camera, Communication: The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Shines in Flowood

The 2025 Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Conference, held September 17–19 at the Sheraton in Flowood, drew more than 450 attendees for three days of robust learning and professional connection under the banner “Lights, Camera, Communication: Empowering Communication for All.” The conference featured up to six concurrent session tracks, two keynote speakers, and a program praised by participantsContinue reading “Lights, Camera, Communication: The Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Shines in Flowood”

Candidate Bios 2024-2025 Election

President-Elect Stacey Mathis, MS, CCC-SLP Hi! I’m Stacey Mathis, MS, CCC-SLP.  I currently serve as Vice President of Schools Issues for MSHA, and I am the Lead SLP for DeSoto County Schools. I just completed my 24th year as a pediatric speech-language pathologist.  Those 24 years have been spent serving students ages 0-21.  I graduatedContinue reading “Candidate Bios 2024-2025 Election”