DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

CTE Professional Development Summer 2025: Register Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K8Q1iDNNKPqo-c45oy-n0mp4721nwmjubAbLHA3pw40/edit?usp=sharing #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

🌞 Get Ready for Summer PD! 🚀 Join Tyra for an exciting lineup of professional development workshops focused on integrating technology in the classroom! Enhance your skills, explore innovative tools, and connect with fellow educators. https://bit.ly/ControlTPD #thinkcoop1st

Join Brian and Lisa for an exciting EiE PD, which introduces engineering concepts and fosters student-centered, inquiry-based learning. This workshop will enhance your understanding of engineering, the Engineering Design Process, and the EiE curriculum while boosting your confidence in implementing open-ended engineering challenges in the classroom. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=548772

Congratulations to Jenny Robertson, a dedicated art teacher at Mena High School, on successfully passing her edTPA Portfolio! This achievement is a significant milestone in fulfilling the requirements of the ArPEP program. Well done, Jenny! #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

Elevating Math Rigor: Deep Diving into Standards with DOK and AI-Enhanced Questioning In this 2 day interactive session, participants will explore Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework to deepen their understanding of rigor and its role in student learning. Using AI tools, participants will craft DOK-aligned questions tailored to their content standards, unlocking innovative ways to challenge and engage students. The session also incorporates ATLAS Achievement Level Descriptions to elevate instructional rigor. We will leverage the ATLAS Descriptors to ensure alignment with rigorous expectations. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=547771

Today, DMESC hosted the final session of the statewide Act 504 workshop series! 🚀 Our tech teams are putting tremendous effort into their cybersecurity policies and procedures. A special thanks to Action1 Patch Management for sponsoring our Lunch and Learn and for the fantastic tumblers! 🙌 #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

DMESC 1st Annual Summit on Early Education - Early Education Rocks! A week-long summit on learning for grades Pre-K through 3. This summit will be highlighted by keynotes from Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, The Rapping Dad Derek Clark, a HUGE variety of short snippets of learning on topics such as literacy, collaborative teaming, science, math, behavior, student engagement, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, using the CLASS assessment tool, ATLAS, ending with a day of wellness or WIN-"What I need" with stations for completing required online training. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. https://bit.ly/summitEC25

Whether you are new to differentiation or looking to refine your practice, this session will empower you to create more inclusive and engaging learning experiences. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=550527

Kelli, Karen, and Cheryl from DMESC’s Early Childhood Department joined other state leaders for the CLASS Interact Summit. It was a time of collaboration with other states across the nation to increase and improve classroom interactions for better student outcomes. Information gained will be shared with our early education teachers at this summer's DMESC Summit on Early Education. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

Join Shannon Miller this summer for engaging PD sessions focused on Math Instructional Practices and Standards. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18nqiZ4kuHhVg0IBEQ4jcxs56SC0YNUO2r1xOk9Qc8Uo/edit?tab=t.0 #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

Mena librarians proudly hosted the DMESC LMS spring meeting, showcasing their libraries through engaging tours and collaborating on innovative strategies to promote reading and set next year's goals! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution #Mena Public Schools

Team members of the Arkansas CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) met this week at their annual conference, updated their Go-Bags, participated in an extensive cyber range threat hunt exercise, and kicked off preparations for Phase 2 of Act 504. ✨ #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Join Lisa Schuller this summer for PD designed to enhance your skills in supporting students with dyslexia. She will provide evidence-based strategies, collaborative learning opportunities, and valuable resources. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st https://bit.ly/4co7yGO

Every letter of the Social Emotional Alphabet represents a practical & powerful strategy to help our kids who have been traumatized, feel misunderstood or take frequent detours from what's expected. Leave with more than 26 SEL strategies to build relationships with every child regardless of behavior. Gain perspective on self-regulation & self-care used to guide behavior and control what you can control. Come see what that magic is so you can make EVERY day the BEST day for EVERY child. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Elevating Math Rigor: Deep Diving into Standards with DOK and AI-Enhanced Questioning In this 2 day interactive session, participants will explore Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework to deepen their understanding of rigor and its role in student learning. Using AI tools, participants will craft DOK-aligned questions tailored to their content standards, unlocking innovative ways to challenge and engage students. The session also incorporates ATLAS Achievement Level Descriptions to elevate instructional rigor. We will leverage the ATLAS Descriptors to ensure alignment with rigorous expectations. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=547771

Join Shannon Miller this summer for engaging PD sessions focused on Instructional Practices and Standards. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18nqiZ4kuHhVg0IBEQ4jcxs56SC0YNUO2r1xOk9Qc8Uo/edit?tab=t.0 #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

DESE will be providing these LITERACY training sessions this summer @ DMESC. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our schools so that ALL students Succeed. et https://bit.ly/dmescpd25

One of our most popular virtual PDs! This practical approach to online educator training allows teachers to choose the digital resources they want to learn while working from home in their PJs if they choose! https://bit.ly/ControlTPD #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

ArPEP is an alternate route teacher certification program run by ADE. The deadline for DMESC ArPEP Year 1 applications is May 31. For more information about ArPEP and how to apply, please complete this interest form: https://bit.ly/DMESCArPEP #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

DESE will be providing these MATH training sessions this summer @ DMESC. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution We Serve and Support our schools so that ALL students Succeed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18nqiZ4kuHhVg0IBEQ4jcxs56SC0YNUO2r1xOk9Qc8Uo/edit?usp=sharing