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- Accountability Communication Resources
New Accountability Ratings and Cut Scores
Mississippi has raised the bar for school and district academic performance. Starting with the 2025-26 school year, schools and districts must meet higher standards to earn A-F letter grades. To help districts share information about the changes, the Mississippi Department of Education has developed resources to help families, community members, and media understand what has changed and why, and what to look for when school and district grades are released in fall 2026.Access communication materials: mdek12.org/communications/raisingthebar
Guidance for Communicating with District Communities- Charter School Resources
Accounting Manual & FETS Reporting
Sample FETS Report Template
Back to School Meeting
Charter School Associations & Advocacy Groups
Charter School Contract ~ Amendment Memo 2020
Charter School Financial Handbook
Contract Amendment Process ~ Amendment Request Form
Charter School Expansion Policy and Application - Presentation Slides
Charter School Law and Policies Pamphlet
Charter School Merger Guidance and Application
Communities of Excellence Project: Charter School Facility Refinancing Guide
Epicenter Reporting Calendar
ESP & CMO Guidelines
MDE Professional Development Opportunities
Mississippi School Discipline Laws and Regulations
MPB Mississippi Education Connection ~ MS Charter Schools
Parent Complaint Procedure- Governing Board Training Resources
Performance Framework (YouTube Video) - Organizational - Presentation Slides
Performance Framework (YouTube Video) - Financials - Presentation Slides
Performance Framework (YouTube Video) - Academics - Presentation Slides
Open Meetings & Public Records (YouTube Video) Ft. Tom Hood, MS Ethics Commission - Presentation Slides
Charter Finance (YouTube Video) Ft. Jim Ford & Barb Acenowr - Presentation Slides
National Charter School Institute - Governance & Leadership- Annual Report to the Legislature
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2018 Annual Report Addendum- General Resources
PEER Reports
Public Records Request Form
20-039-E Conflicts of Interest
20-028-E Charter School Governing Board Membership
24-031-E Charter School Executive Director and State Agency
25-025-E Non-Profit and Governing Board Member Employment
AG Opinion Virtual Charter Schools
AG Opinion 3% Admin Fee