Each district may provide, where applicable, an intensive acceleration class for any student retained in Grade 3 who was previously retained in Kindergarten or Grades 1 through 3. The focus of the intensive acceleration class should be to increase a student's reading level at least two (2) grade levels in one (1) school year. The intensive acceleration class should provide reading instruction and intervention for the majority of student contact each day and incorporate opportunities to master the Grade 4 state standards in other core academic areas.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 177 - Literacy-Based Promotion Act
§ 37-177-5. Establishment of Mississippi Reading Panel; purpose; composition
§ 37-177-13. Actions required of school districts for grade 3 students not promoted to grade 4
§ 37-177-15. Intensive acceleration class for certain students; purpose
§ 37-177-21. Certain components of provisions of this chapter subject to legislative appropriation