Professional Development Plans Professional Development Plan Template: Developed by the MDE to assist leadership in developing school-wide professional development plans aligned to data-driven, strategic goals. Sample Professional Development Plan Contact […]

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance through state education agencies (SEAs) to local education agencies (LEAs) and public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families to […]

The Mississippi Department of Education and a host of partners provide a variety of benefits, incentives and assistance programs. These programs are for Mississippi teachers of those that are considering relocating into […]

The Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act enacted by the Mississippi Legislature during the 2015 Session created the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program (Senate Bill No. 2695). It […]

This page offers resources for families, teachers, and administrators in support of family engagement practices. Family Engagement Calendar Family Enrichment Activities Framework Toolkit Information Flyer  Family Activity Calendar Vroom – […]

Updated July 2025 Don’t ever let anyone tell you that Mississippi students can’t achieve great things. With the help of district and school leaders and dedicated teachers, students are rewriting […]

ASVAB Career Exploration Program Unlike when the ASVAB test is administered at the MEPS, the ASVAB Career Exploration Program is administered in the high school setting and it combines the […]

The Office of School and District Performance produces annual school and district grades based on an A-F accountability or grading system. An accountability system defines and measures what matters: overall […]

Indicator 6: Indicator 6 of the SPP/APR measures the percentage of preschool children ages 3 through 5 with IEPs attending a A: Regular early childhood program and receiving the majority […]

State Board Policy 7219: SB Policy 7219 is Mississippi’s Policy for Special Education. State Board Policy 7219 Procedures: SB Policy 7219 Procedure document is Mississippi’s Procedures for Special Education. Indicator […]