Assessment is the mechanism used to measure educational achievement. Assessment is important because it affects how the students view themselves; the way parents, community, and governing bodies evaluate schools and […]

It is important to regularly conduct an assessment of a staff wellness program because it can identify the benefits or weaknesses of a program and assist with identifying new interventions. […]

The Office of Student Intervention Services coordinates and manages the review and award of student dyslexia scholarships, the RFP process for the award of the dyslexia grants to districts, as […]

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America’s students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted […]

The Office of Child Nutrition is the administrator of eight programs under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). This office provides leadership, guidance, training […]

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to preschool and school-age children from needy areas during extended vacation periods. Organizations which may sponsor the summer program are limited […]

MDE Professional Development for Literacy Leaders Top Ten Things that Every Literacy Leader Needs to Know – updated September 2025 All rights reserved. Used by permission of the publisher. Any […]

The State Board of Education (SBE) approved the Bridge to Career Course in April 2025 to provide a portfolio and exhibit class for second semester seniors who do not obtain […]

Need help with MSIS? Choose from the following on-demand resources. If you need specialized support, please submit a ticket to the MSIS Helpdesk by emailing mdeapps@mdek12.org. Video Tutorials Register for access […]

The Department of Social Studies, as part of the Office of Elementary Education and Reading and the Office of Secondary Education, is responsible for providing support to educators throughout the […]