English Learners

Mississippi’s English Learner (EL) population is growing rapidly, with the state now serving more than 12,100 identified EL students. In response to this growth, as well as requests from districts new to serving EL students, we provide multiple resources for supporting English learners including: recorded webinars, guidance documents, and other resources designed to provide administrators, teachers, EL teachers and tutors, and other educators with information on how to effectively serve English learners and their families.

For questions regarding EL services, as well as requests for on-site large or small-group professional development, please email Sandy Elliott at selliott@mdek12.org. Check back often for new resources!

 

Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy

The purpose of the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy policy is to establish minimum criteria for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in awarding Seals of Biliteracy.  For more information regarding the State Board Policy, Guidelines, and the process of awarding and recognizing students who are eligible to receive a Seal of Biliteracy, please visit the Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy webpage.

Contact

Sandra Elliott
English Learner Student Intervention Support Specialist (Pre-K – 12)
Email: selliott@mdek12.org
Tel: 601-359-2586

Sharon Prestridge
EL Program Coordinator (Office of Student Assessment)
Email: sprestridge@mdek12.org
Tel: 601-359-19706

Dr. Melissa Levy-Jackson
Title III State Coordinator, Office of Federal Programs
Email: mlevy@mdek12.org
Tel: 601-359-3499

 

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    P.O. Box 771
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