The Mississippi Department of Education has announced a series of regional literacy meetings to provide families of public school students in kindergarten through grade 3 an overview of assessments and other requirements associated with the Literacy-Based Promotion Act, often referred to as the third-grade reading gate. The meetings will focus on practical strategies families can use to help their students become strong readers, a skill necessary for success in grade 4 and beyond.
Families of K-3 students are encouraged to attend the session that is most convenient for them. No registration is required.
Regional Literacy Meeting Schedule – all sessions are from 6 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Cleveland – D.M. Smith Elementary School, 715 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Cleveland
Thursday, Sept. 10 – Jackson – Shirley Elementary School, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd., Jackson
Thursday, Sept. 10 – Moss Point – Family Education Center, 3524 Prentiss Ave., Moss Point
Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary School, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave., Laurel
Thursday, Sept. 17 – Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School, 19200 Pineville Rd., Long Beach
Thursday, Sept. 17 – Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom, 263 McArthur Drive, Columbus, MS
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Jackson – Boyd Elementary School, 4531 Broadmeadow St., Jackson
Monday, Sept. 28 – Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate School, 6585 Horn Lake Rd., Horn Lake
Those with questions may contact one of MDE’s Regional Literacy Coordinators. Email Aimee Hawkins at ahawkins@mdek12.org or Summeral Newman at summeral.newman@mdek12.org.
Additional reading resources can be found on MDE’s literacy website, strongreaders.com. Together, we’ve got this!
