The Office of Early Childhood is committed to accelerating student achievement for every child in Mississippi. We accomplish this goal by helping school districts and families improve the readiness and reading achievement of Mississippi students starting in preschool.
Back-to-School Resources
Teacher Certification and Suspension of Praxis for Early Childhood
Social Distancing Strategies in the Classroom
Virtual Teaching and Learning Strategies for Early Childhood
Program Administration and Evaluation
Best Practices Checklists and Observational Checklists
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
Supporting Students and Families
Pre-K English Learner Resources
Family Engagement Framework and Toolkit
Parent Pre-K and Kindergarten Informal Observation Checklist
Professional Development and Training
Early Childhood Education Bootcamp