Finding Promise.
Fulfilling Promises.
The Excellence Group, LLC focuses on providing support to school districts, school administrators, and educators.
Since 2006, our mission has been to foster educational excellence among Mississippi’s public school children.
We offer quality services which include professional development, school business consulting, using curriculum to raise test scores, and comprehensive school improvement.
Please click our CONTACT Link to request more information or a quote.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES – Do You Have All the Pieces in Place? We Can Help!
Do you need assistance with your Special Education program? We are here to help!
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Our Upcoming Events
✨ CHAMPS 2.0 is coming to Tupelo! ✨
School counselors, this is your chance to recharge, reconnect, and sharpen your skills at a power-packed two-day seminar. From using AI in your counseling practice to calming tough conferences, tackling academics, and protecting your own well-being, CHAMPS 2.0 delivers strategies you can use right away.
🗓️ October 23–24, 2025
📍 Hancock Leadership Center – Tupelo, MS
👉 Don’t miss it—register today
🌟 LEAD 2.0: Elevate Your Leadership
Back by demand! Join us in Tupelo, MS, for a 2-day seminar for building administrators packed with strategies on accreditation, accountability, teacher growth, AI in instruction, SPED, counseling, MTSS, and more.
🗓️ October 23–24, 2025
📍 Hancock Leadership Center – Tupelo, MS
👉 Don’t miss it—register today
🚨 Instructional Academy 2025
Teachers & Leaders! One day can change your year. Join us for—practical strategies, self-care, and AI insights.
🗓️ October 30, 2025
📍 Hancock Leadership Center – Tupelo, MS
👉 Don’t miss it—register today
OUR TEAM
Mr. Arthur McMillan
Mr. Arthur McMillan is a former school superintendent, teacher, and administrator in Mississippi school districts of all sizes. Mr. McMillan assists districts in the areas of administrative mentoring, school board assistance, and marketing.
Mr. Jim Young
Mr. Eddie Prather
Dr. Mina Ross Bryan-Lightsey
Dr. Cindy Morgan
Dr. Leigh B. Mobley
Service Spotlight
Excellence Group’s goal is to provide services to meet the needs of MS school districts. MSIS 2.0 is here and like most new implementations, it brings many challenges.
Error reports, failed uploads, coding, all can impact district funding.
We are offering hands-on support to help you with MSIS 2.0 implementation!
The attached flyer provides more information.
Contact us today for a customized proposal for your district!
Service Spotlight
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES – Do You Have All the Pieces in Place? We Can Help!
Do you need assistance with your Special Education program? We are here to help!
Testimonials
“It was a wonderful conference. I learned so much and felt encouraged as we approach the new school year. Lots of thought-provoking discussions that I can’t wait to take back to my school to share with other teachers.”
CHAMPS….a phenomenal seminar!! Valuable information!! If you want to become an exceptional school counselor, attend a CHAMPS seminar; the presenters will load you up with applicable tools to utilize year after year.
“The considerations for what administrators must take into account for the start of the school year, along with the training on SPED process and procedures were insightful and greatly beneficial!”
WHAT WE DO
Accreditation
The Excellence Group, LLC experts can assist your district in planning for continuous improvement by understanding the state accountability system, meeting state accredidation standards, and identifying issues in your district.
ACT Boot Camps
The Excellence Group, LLC has a great staff that can help your school accountability rating by increasing scores on the ACT.
Assessment Item Writing
Empowery our educators to writehigh-quality, standardsaligned assessment items that truly mirror state
assessments in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.
-Aligned to College- and Career-Ready Standards
-Focused on Rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK)
-Designed to Reflect MAAP Hands-on Practice and
-Immediate Feedback Ideal for PLCs, Instructional
Coaches, and Curriculum Teams.
Counseling
Counselors are an integral part of school success in many areas:
- Academic Achievement
- Scheduling
- Data/Documentation/MSIS
- Growth Rubric
- Stakeholder Communication
- SEL/PBIS
Classroom Management
- Training.
- Rules and Expectations.
- Building a Culture.
- Organization / Safe Environment.
- Engagement.
- Creating a Growth Mindset.
Data Analysis
The Excellence Group, LLC has a pool of experts that help districts develop a step by step approach to analyzing data.
DYSLEXIA
We can assist your teachers in better understanding Dyslexia and accommodations that can help students succeed. Training will be delivered by a certified Dyslexia Therapist.
English Language Learners
The Excellence Group, LLC consultants will provide customized professional development that provides teachers with direct alignment to state assessments and instructional strategies that will improve ELL student achievement and growth.
Federal Programs Consultation
The Excellence Group, LLC has experts that can assist in training, audits, budget, and so much more.
MTSS
- High quality Tier I instruction.
- Differentiation.
- Interventions
- Documentation
- Universal Screening
We can also offer an online option for keeping MTSS documentation in Google drive that can increase your efficiency and communication with your team.
MSIS Support
Excellence Group’s goal is to provide services to meet the needs of MS school districts. MSIS 2.0 is here and like most new implementations, it brings many challenges.
Error reports, failed uploads, coding, all can impact district funding.
We are offering hands-on support to help you with MSIS 2.0 implementation!
The attached flyer provides more information.
Contact us today for a customized proposal for your district!
Professional Development
Customized professional development to meet the needs of any district or school including bootcamps, classroom mangement, mentoring, and so much more.
School Leadership
Developing new and future school leaders is a key component to district success! The Excellence Group, LLC experts can assist in developing your school leadership by training and mentoring new and future school leaders.
School Business Services
If your district is in need of help in the Business office, the Excellence Group, LLC has expert accountants and business office officials that can assist in training, audit preparation, fixed assests, and so many other services.
Service Homeless Students
Special Education
The Excellence Group, LLC consultants have years of proven performance in Mississippi schools and can help school districts strengthen their special education programs and close the gap for students with disabilities.
Teacher Mentoring & Coaching
Educators seeking to improve their skills inside the classroom are turning to accomplished and seasoned educators in their garde or subject areas for mentoring. The Excellence Group, LLC can design a program to meet the needs of any district or school to assist teachers in honing their skills.
Transportation
Let us assist your transportation department by:
Reviewing district transportation policies to revise or create a district transportation handbook Providing mentoring and assistance to implement transportation policies and procedures Assisting to ensure compliance with accreditation standard 29 Assisting with any other training/technical assistance/ or consultation for the district transportation department or director.