The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is responsible for supporting and training K-3rd grade teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educators by providing research-based instructional strategies on literacy. Passed during the 2013 legislative session, the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills, particularly as students progress through grades K-3. Please see the FAQ for any questions.
Contacts:
- Melissa Beck, K-3 Assessment Coordinator – mbeck@mdek12.org
K-3 Assistant State Literacy Coordinators:
- Kelli Crain – kcrain@mdek12.org
- Jill Hoda – jhoda@mdek12.org
Parent Letters
- Required K-3 Parental Notification Letters About Supplemental Support - updated August 2024
State Literacy Plan
- How to Build Strong Readers: Mississippi's Guide to Developing Literacy Skills from Birth through Grade 12
- Leading in Literacy
Literacy Support School(s) Resources and Supports
- LBPA Card Flyer
- 3rd Grade Reading Assessment Flyer
- Literacy Support Schools 2024-2025
- Literacy Support Schools Non-Negotiables - updated June 2024
- Literacy Support Informational Presentation for Administrators
- EIR Informational Presentation
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