The Mississippi Department of Education’s Division of Literacy announces that registration is open for the asynchronous course Enhancing Instructional Leadership: The Science of Reading and Effective Learning Walk Protocols. This course equips school leaders with the tools and knowledge to observe and support evidence-based literacy instruction using the MDE K-3 Learning Walk Protocol, focusing on Science of Reading practices like structured literacy, instructional strategies, classroom environment, HQIM, writing instruction, and small group literacy stations.
Participants will develop a strong understanding of the Science of Reading and how to use observational tools to improve classroom literacy teaching.
The course is offered in three 10-week sessions starting September 2025, December 2025, and March 2026. Contact us with any questions.
Please use the link below to register through RESA:
Course start date: Dec. 8, 2025
Registration timeline: Nov. 17 – Dec. 5, 2025
Enhancing Instructional Leadership Cohort 5- December 2025
Course start date: March 9, 2026
Registration timeline: Feb. 16-March 6, 2026
Enhancing Instructional Leadership Cohort 3- March 2026
Registration: Susan Scott, North MS Education Consortium, sscott@olemiss.edu
General Information: Brandi Bankston, Literacy Projects and Professional Development Manager, bbankston@mdek12.org or Shakita Jackson, Regional Literacy Coordinator, shakita.jackson@mdek12.org