The Tallahatchie Early Learning Alliance (TELA) is one of 11 pre-K learning collaboratives funded by Mississippi’s Early Learning Collaborative Act. Through the collaborative model, school districts, nonprofit groups, Head Start centers and private child care providers partner to deliver high-quality early childhood education to 4-year-olds in their communities.
In spring 2015, 59 percent of 4-year-olds in Mississippi’s Early Learning Collaboratives (ELCs) met or exceeded the performance level for kindergarten readiness. Pre-K students in TELA sites not only exceeded the state average readiness score for kindergarten, but their average score increased by 109 points over the course of the school year.
In spring 2016, 71 percent of pre-K students in ELCs met the target score for kindergarten readiness.
Mississippi Early Learning Collaboratives:
- Clarke County Early Learning Partnership
- Coahoma County Pre-K Collaborative
- Corinth-Alcorn-Prentiss Early Learning Collaborative
- DeSoto Early Learning Collaborative
- Lamar County Early Learning Collaborative
- McComb Community Collaborative for Early Learning Success
- Monroe Early Learning Collaborative
- Petal Early Learning Collaborative
- Picayune School District Early Learning Collaborative
- Sunflower County Early Learning Collaborative
- Tallahatchie Early Learning Alliance
Learn more about the outcomes of Mississippi’s Early Learning Collaboratives.
Learn more about the Tallahatchie Learning Alliance (TELA).
About the Mississippi School Spotlight Video Series
The Mississippi Department of Education produces a monthly video series called Mississippi School Spotlight that highlights the outstanding work of Mississippi teachers and schools. The videos show how high standards and expectations produce better student outcomes. If you have a story or topic you would like to be considered for a future spotlight video, send the details to jcook@mdek12.org. View all Mississippi School Spotlight videos at www.YouTube.com/mdek12.