The Office of Elementary Education and Reading assists district personnel in improving outcomes for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Office staff help educators implement state standards, as well as best practices for […]

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) leads efforts in developing, supporting, and continually enhancing effective teaching and learning, working closely with educational stakeholders. Its primary focus areas include implementing […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action.   HB 530 […]

A Sense of Place: Human Geography in the Preschool Classroom Asking Powerful Questions Background Research on Early Mathematics Bridging the Vocabulary Gap Calendar Math in Preschool Classrooms Calendar Time for […]

The Department of Mathematics, within the Office of Curriculum and Instruction, is responsible for supporting and training mathematics teachers, curriculum specialists, administrators, and parents by providing the most up-to-date information, […]

Overview The purpose of the Mississippi Department of Educations’ Title IV, Part B, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program is to provide opportunities for communities to […]

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher, principals, and other […]

The summaries attempt to highlight major components of each bill. Click on the bill number to read the bill in its entirety and to view the latest action.   HB 530 […]

Advanced Placement Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses offered by trained high school teachers in the regular high school setting. AP® courses guarantee rigor in our classrooms. The high school […]

The mission of the Office of Counseling and Support Services is to provide leadership to districts and schools through quality professional development and technical assistance to support implementation of a […]