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 […]

The School Health Council (SHC) is an advisory group composed of committed individuals from both the school and the community. The School Health Council works together to provide guidance on […]

Comparability is a Title I, Part A fiscal requirement (ESEA Sec. 1118(c).  A local school district may receive Title I, Part A funds only if it uses State and local […]

The Mississippi Department of Education supports school district efforts to invest in proven strategies that have an evidence-base for effectiveness toward improving outcomes for children in our schools.   The […]

A healthy school is vital to a healthy community. Creating and sustaining a healthy and safe school environment requires the continued commitment and involvement of the school and community to […]

Students are not the only ones who need good health. An employee’s mental health and physical health are essential to the success of a school system. School personnel who want […]

The term ‘evidence-based,’ when used with respect to a State, local educational agency, or school activity, means an activity, strategy, or intervention that either – A.  demonstrated a statistically significant effect on improving […]

Policies Mississippi Code of 1972- Healthy Students Act- Section 37-13-134 Mississippi Code 37-13-171 Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards: Standard 17.5.1. 17.5.1 Each school has on file a school wellness policy […]

This toolkit includes resources to help school districts introduce the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) to parents and foster a dialogue between educators and parents about the value of annual […]

Completing an alternate route program is required for an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree (non-education) and would like to transition into teaching but lacks the certification or license. Currently, there are […]