Time: Session 1: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Session 2: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CST

Location: Jackson Convention Center
105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201

Description: The goals for this presentation are to (a) enhance participant knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices that support school readiness, (b) share infographics containing evidence-based resources that support school readiness, and (c) discuss potential obstacles impacting school readiness and identify potential solutions for these obstacles.

Research Alliance: REL Southeast School Readiness Partnership

Audience: The primary audience includes Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) staff, district-level staff, school-level teachers and leaders, and community partners.

Speakers: Sheryl Turner, Senior Research Associate and Director, RMC Research Tampa