Thank you, paraprofessionals, for your unwavering dedication to helping and supporting students every day. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

On this Find a Rainbow Day, we want all of our educators to remember that DMESC is always here to be your rainbow, especially on those challenging days. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Job Openings at DMESC and DMESC Early Childhood Employment Opportunities for the 24-25 school year. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.


Together we can create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Join Computer Science Specialist Ashley Kincannon at her quarterly Computer Science Impact meetings at DMESC! Dates and ESCworks session # below.
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Recognizing and appreciating assistant principals for their invaluable contributions to all of our districts during National Assistant Principal Week. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Prepare yourself for a 'lesson' in April Fools' Day mischief! #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Happy Easter to our amazing DMESC educators! May this special day bring you joy, peace, and the warmth of springtime. Your dedication and hard work truly make a difference in our districts. Wishing you a wonderful Easter filled with love and happiness! #thinkcoop1st

Congratulations to Amber Gauldin, English teacher at Foreman High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing her edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st

Angie Gilbert, State Mentoring Specialist, and Amy Montgomery, DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist and ArPEP Coordinator, visited Louise Durham to observe novice teacher classrooms and enjoyed working with kindergarten students on writing personal narratives after reading Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems. Your support is highly appreciated, Angie! #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.


Join ArPEP's job-embedded training program and teach while you train! Get support in your full-time teaching role and kickstart your training this summer. Register now: https://bit.ly/DMESCArPEP
#thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Congratulations to Kiarra Young, English teacher at Foreman High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing her edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st

ArPEP is an alternate route teacher certification program run by the Arkansas Department of Education. The deadline for DMESC ArPEP Year 1 applications is June 28. For more information about ArPEP and how to apply, please complete this interest form: https://bit.ly/DMESCArPEP

Contact Amy Montgomery at DMESC for more information. ARKANSAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PATHWAY (ARPEP) is an affordable two-year, work-based, alternative certification program. #thinkcoop1st

Cossatot River High School achieved a remarkable feat at the 2024 DMESC Secondary Chess Tournament, claiming the top three positions. Riley Dunn secured first place, Brandon Moreno in second place, and Jesse Dosch in third. #thinkcoop1st.

Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Ditzel, 7th & 8th grade English teacher at Cossatot River High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing her edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 DMESC Elementary Chess Tournament.
First place - Brady Jones
Second place - Angel Martinez (not pictured)
Third place - Wyatt Roper
#thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Amy Montgomery, Mentoring Programs Specialist, and Tyra Hobson, Technology Coordinator, were thrilled to attend the Career Connect student event, hosted by our partner, UARM. This collaboration between the Western Arkansas Planning & Development District (WAPDD) and Polk and Montgomery County High Schools provided seniors with the opportunity to hone their interview skills. As passionate educators, Amy and Tyra engaged with students, offering encouragement and conducting insightful interviews. Amy also took the opportunity to share valuable scholarship opportunities and the numerous advantages that DMESC offers to future educators. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.




Mrs. Bethany Brantley, GT program teacher at Cossatot River High School, has been chosen as the nominee to represent DMESC for the Arkansas Rural Ed Association Teacher of the Year award. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our schools so that ALL students Succeed.

🙌 🤩 Congratulations to Dakota Barrett, Social Studies teacher/Football Coach at Cossatot River High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing his edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st

