Regional literacy meetings for families of K-3 students

JANS –The Mississippi Department of Education will host a series of regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 8-28, for families of students in kindergarten through third grade.

The meetings will provide an overview of state literacy and assessment requirements under the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA), which emphasizes prevention and intervention to help students develop the reading skills needed for success in fourth grade.

Families will learn practical strategies to support their children’s reading development at home, recognizing the critical role families play in student literacy success.

Session time at all locations is 6-7 p.m. No registration is required. Explore family resources at strongreadersms.com.

All regional meetings are open to any K-3 family statewide regardless of the meeting location or if a student attends a certain school. Families are encouraged to attend any meeting at a location that is most convenient for them.

Sept. 8 in Cleveland – D.M. Smith Elementary, 715 S. Martin Luther King Drive in Cleveland, MS 38732

Sept. 10 in Jackson – Shirley Elementary, 210 Daniel Lake Blvd. in Jackson, MS 39212

Sept. 10 in Moss Point – Family Education Center, 3524 Prentiss Ave. in Moss Point, MS 39562

Sept. 16 in Laurel – Nora Davis Elementary, 1305 Martin Luther King Ave in Laurel, MS 39440

Sept. 17 in Long Beach – Harper McCaughan Elementary School, 19200 Pineville Road in Long Beach, MS 39560

Sept. 17 in Columbus – Brandon Central Office Boardroom, 2630 McArthur Drive in Columbus, MS 39705

Sept. 22 in Jackson – Boyd Elementary, 4531 Broadmeadow St. in Jackson, MS 39206

Sept. 28 in Horn Lake – Horn Lake Intermediate, 6585 Horn Lake Road in Horn Lake, MS 38637

For questions, contact Aimee Hawkins, Regional Literacy Coordinator, at ahawkins@mdek12.org or Summeral Newman, Regional Literacy Coordinator, at summeral.newman@mdek12.org.