Stephanie L. Bradshaw

The strategic plan of the Mississippi Department of Education aims to establish a world-class educational system, preparing students for college, career, and civic life, and providing leadership through policy and accountability. Key goals include ensuring all students achieve proficiency and growth in assessed areas, graduate ready for college and career, and have access to high-quality early childhood programs. The plan also focuses on developing effective teachers and leaders, promoting the effective use of data systems in communities to improve student outcomes, and ensuring all schools and districts achieve a 'C' rating or higher.

The Copiah County School District's Dropout Prevention Plan serves as a roadmap to address student retention and dropout rates. Its main strategic pillars include reducing retention in kindergarten through second grade, providing targeted assistance to subgroups to meet graduation requirements, developing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and facilitating smooth transitions for students returning from juvenile detention centers. The plan aims to improve student success, increase graduation rates, and ensure comprehensive support for all students.

This document outlines the Copiah County School District's Instructional Management System, a strategic plan designed to achieve instructional success by streamlining K-12 programs, enhancing data-based decision making, and providing consistent professional learning. It emphasizes a curriculum philosophy focused on individualized student development, community engagement, and the adoption of College and Career Readiness Standards. The plan details the implementation of Curriculum-Instruction-Assessment guides, continuous monitoring, and a three-tiered instructional intervention model to ensure all students are prepared for future success.