Office of School and District Transformation
The Office of School and District Transformation leads Mississippi’s state intervention and intensive support efforts for Districts of Transformation, as authorized by the Mississippi State Board of Education.
A District of Transformation is a local school district placed under state intervention due to chronic academic underperformance, failure to meet state accountability standards, or persistent governance, financial, or operational deficiencies. Under this statutory authority, the Mississippi State Board of Education may intervene in district operations, including appointing an interim superintendent, and requiring corrective actions to protect the educational interests of students and restore district effectiveness.
The Office of School and District Transformation provides direction, guidance, and oversight to ensure improvement strategies are aligned to district needs, implemented with fidelity, and producing measurable results for students.
Criteria for District of Transformation Designation
A District of Transformation is a local school district placed under state intervention pursuant to and can be found in Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 37-17-6 and 37-17-13, which outline the criteria for designation based on serious academic or financial deficiencies, chronic failure to meet state accountability standards, persistent governance or operational challenges, or the declaration of a state of emergency.
