Early Childhood Education

The Office of Early Childhood Education is committed to accelerating student achievement for every child in Mississippi. We accomplish this goal by helping early learning providers and families improve the readiness and reading achievement of Mississippi students starting in preschool.

 

Resources

Pre-K Program Requirements At-A-Glance Chart
Mississippi Beginnings Curriculum -UPDATES ADDED!
Splash Pages
MPB Classroom TV Episodes

 

Program Administration and Evaluation

Guidelines and Standards
Best Practices Checklists and Observational Checklists
Tools and Supports
Early Learning Collaboratives and State Invested Pre-K Program
Brigance
2025-2026 Brigance Assurance Form
Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS)
State Early Childhood Advisory Council 

 

Supporting Students and Families

Pre-K English Learner Resources
Transition to Kindergarten
Family Engagement Framework and Toolkit
Parent Pre-K and Kindergarten Informal Observation Checklist 

 

Professional Learning and Training

Professional Learning– UPDATES ADDED!

 

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  • Mississippi Department of Education
    359 N. West St.
    P.O. Box 771
    Jackson, MS 39205-0771
    Educator Licensure: 601-359-3483
    General Information: 601-359-3513
    Copyright 2025
 
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