The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is responsible for supporting and training K-3rd grade teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educators by providing research-based instructional strategies on literacy. Passed during the 2013 legislative session, the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills, particularly as students progress through grades K-3. Please see the FAQ for any questions.
Contacts:
- Dr. Tenette Smith, Executive Director for the Office of Elementary Education and Reading – tenette.smith@mdek12.org
- Kristen Wynn, State Literacy Director – kwells@mdek12.org
- Melissa Beck, K-3 Assessment Coordinator – mbeck@mdek12.org
K-3 Assistant State Literacy Coordinators:
- Kelli Crain (Central Region) – kcrain@mdek12.org
- Jill Hoda (Southern Region) – jhoda@mdek12.org
- Lori Stringer (Northern/Delta Region) – lstringer@mdek12.org
2022-2023 Literacy Coach Recruitment
State Literacy Plan:
Literacy Support School(s) Resources and Supports
- LBPA Flyer
- Literacy Support Schools 2021-2022
- Literacy Support Schools 2020-2021
- MDE Limited Support Services 2020-2021
strongreadersms.com helps families assist their children with building their reading skills
Updates for the 2020-21 School Year
Click below to find updated literacy information due to COVID 19. Return to Mississippi Schools: Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year.
- UFLI Virtual Teaching Hub
- MDE Limited Support Services
- Virtual Literacy Instruction Guide for K-5 Teachers
- Webinar Recording: Virtual Field Trips: Providing Equitable, Engaging Experiences
- Virtual Field Trips Slide Deck
- Virtual Literacy Guide Slide Deck
- LBPA Webinar (October 2020)
- LBPA FAQ
- 3rd Grade Reading Summative Assessment Guidance
- Advanced Word Study Resources: