The Office of English Language Arts (ELA), as part of the Office of Elementary Education and Reading and the Office of Secondary Education, is responsible for providing support to teachers and schools throughout the state in the implementation of Mississippi’s College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for English Language Arts. The staff in the Office of English Language Arts develops resources for teachers, delivers statewide and school-based professional development, and supports schools in the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
* Please note that the 2016 MS CCRS for ELA and supporting documents (Instructional Planning Guides, Scaffolding Documents, Vertical Progression Document) will be removed from the website on July 1, 2025.
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Mandy Hackman
K-12 State English Language Arts Director
Email: ahackman@mdek12.org
Tel: 601-359-3461
