DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

💙💚October is National Principals Month, a chance for us to recognize and honor the crucial role these dedicated individuals play in shaping the success of their schools and students. Join DMESC in showing gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and unwavering commitment of these incredible leaders. 💙💚 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

We work across 12 districts and often have limited interaction with each other throughout the school year. However, it's always a delightful surprise to bump into another specialist while on assignment in a district. If you happen to see Brian, be sure to ask about his new song titled 'Brian the Science Guy!'" #orsdlifeprep #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Tyra has launched a website filled with resources for celebrating Digital Citizenship Week (Oct. 14-18) and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For questions, contact Tyra Hobson, Technology Coordinator, at tyra.hobson@dmesc.org. #thinkcoop1st

Join us for a special Town Hall meeting at the Grand Hall on DMESC campus! Local Lead Coordinator Karen Garner is preparing an informative session for our educators, providers, and the community. The Office of Early Childhood will be presenting valuable information. #thinkcoop1st

Stacey Southerland is joined by fellow CTE Coordinators from ESCs across the state at the Draft Day Conference in Little Rock. With Draft Day set for Spring 2025, this dedicated team is gearing up to achieve significant accomplishments. #thinkcoop1st

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you, Mrs. Olivia, for your hard work and dedication in keeping our buildings clean. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Today's quarterly meeting involved discussions among DMESC GT Coordinators to share information, resources, and strategies for enhancing the education of gifted students. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In honor of cyber safety, we are excited to announce a special contest aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness among our students and staff. The teacher who secures the highest number of completed CyberPatriot certifications will win an exclusive prize package! How to Earn a CyberPatriot Certification: Complete the CyberPatriot training program. Achieve a score of 80% or higher on the CyberPatriot exam. Upload your certificates to the Arkansas CyberPatriot database. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn volunteer hours by helping elderly members of the community improve their cybersecurity awareness. It’s a great way to give back while boosting your own knowledge! Let’s work together to boost our cybersecurity knowledge and make this month a success! For more information about the program, visit the CyberGenerations website, or contact Tyra Hobson, tyra.hobson@dmesc.org. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Hello October!! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

At the recent DMESC school tech teams meeting, various crucial topics were discussed, including updates on cyber laws, current tech state initiatives, K12 cybersecurity, and future training opportunities. Additionally, Tyra unveiled a new website specifically for DMESC school techs, aimed at ensuring easy access to essential resources and information. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

A big shout-out to all the hardworking teacher assistants out there! Your dedication and support make a huge difference in the lives of students and teachers. Thank you for all you do to contribute to the success of our students! #thinkcoop1st.

Author and consultant John Wink presented a powerful PD to administrators and building mentors on Supporting and Coaching Novice teachers. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

ABC Job Openings! Special Ed Assistant for Mena area ABC preschools. Qualifications: High School Diploma and Pass a Background check For more info: kelli.parson@dmesc.org EC & ABC Coordinator (479) 385-4319 #thinkcoop1st

The staff meeting today centered on evaluating safety and security measures. Lucas Trinidad was applauded as the Employee of the Month! Congrats Lucas! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Join us for a special Town Hall meeting at the Grand Hall on DMESC campus! Local Lead Coordinator Karen Garner is preparing an informative session for our educators, providers, and the community. The Office of Early Childhood will be presenting valuable information about education in our area. Mark your calendars and don't miss out! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

This two-day session of Cognitive Coaching with Dr. Curtis Cunningham will give the following pathways the coaching component needed for merit pay eligibility: National Board, Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Milken Award winners, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, High-Reliability Teacher Program, Content Masters, and Master Teacher Bloomboard Microcredentials. Register Here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=541771 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Representative Bruce Cozart joined the DMESC board of directors to address the proposed school funding formula. Updates from Dana Ray, Andria Miller, and Karen Garner were also shared during the meeting. #thinkcoop1st

🚩🤖 Attention all DMESC Computer Science teachers! Sign up your team now for the DMESC’s CTF (Capture The Flag) Event. The ADE Computer Science team will lead this digital/physical scavenger hunt in which students in grades 6-12 will be challenged to solve problems in order to capture "flags". This event presents an exciting educational opportunity for students. No experience required. 🛜💻 Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdDIC0Qzcs8xnuub7QwTnA4fSRToAmKdo0JBXCoUqnrxq_6A/viewform?usp=sf_link #ARKidsCanCode #CSforAR #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

CS teachers gathered for a day of collaboration and fun to enhance their computer science teaching toolkits. They participated in hands-on activities, including Lego algorithms and Pumpkin Programming, which they can implement in their classrooms. Additionally, teachers took part in a Raspberry Pi escape room, gaining inspiration for using Raspberry Pi devices that some will receive through an ADE grant. Thank you Ashley Kincannon for investing your time in DMESC Computer Science teachers! We appreciate all that you do!! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC’s Dana Ray, along with DeQueen’s Jason Sanders, Audrey Chandler, and Beau McCastlain (ATOY) served on an expert panel at the SAU ERZ Regional Advisory Council meeting in Magnolia to discuss Teacher Recruitment and Retention. Thank you, Dr. Roger Guevara and SAU for your valuable partnership! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.