Mississippi Department of Education k-12

MDE K-12 Information for Families

The MDE website has wonderful tools to help, but may be difficult to navigate when searching for particular information. Here are some links that may be useful. If you need further support in finding certain information please reach out to us at jonesspedadvocacy@gmail.com

Advocate Bookshelf

Books within this link can assist with navigating special education law, advocating, and educational supports.

Cerebral Palsy Guide for Special Education

Within this link you can find information that will assist in navigating for supports. "Educational services and support for children with cerebral palsy (CP) must begin as early as toddlerhood to allow for the proper development of important life skills." 

Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)

Mississippi CCRS provides the state curriculum standards for all grades k-12. This may be able to help in understanding the expectation of the state standards.

North Mississippi Regional Center 

The North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford provides comprehensive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Center is licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health as an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IID) and is certified for Medicaid participation.