Educational Accountability

John O. Gilbert
Deputy State Superintendent
Telephone: (601) 359-5254
Fax: (601) 359-1748

Accreditation

Data Management (MIS) and Reporting (ORS)

Internal Accountability

Legal Services

Program Evaluation

School Financial Services

The Office of Educational Accountability is responsible for monitoring and reviewing programs developed under the Education Reform Act, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program Act of 1994, the Education Enhancement Fund, and subsequent education initiatives, and provides information, recommendations and an annual assessment to the Legislature, Governor, Mississippi Commission on School Accreditation and the State Board of Education.

The Office of Educational Accountability also has the following duties and responsibilities:

Development and maintenance of a system of communication with school district personnel;

Providing opportunities for public comment on the current functions of the Mississippi Department of Education’s programs, needed public education services and innovative suggestions;

Assessing both positive and negative impact on school districts of new education programs, including but not limited to the Mississippi Report Card and alternative school programs.

Central High School
359 North West Street
P. O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771