DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

Our very own Karen Garner, Local Leads Captain attended the Arkansas Local Leads Convening in Bentonville. The week kicked things off with engaging workshops, then two incredible days with ForwARd Arkansas to collaborate, network, and share ideas to strengthen early childhood across our state. After attending this wonderful event, all 26 Local Leads Captains are focused, inspired and ready to continue to support early childhood education in Arkansas! Thank you ForwArd Arkansas, OEC, Jamie Rayford. Team work is where it is at.
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On National STEM Day, we honor J. Frank Scott, the founding director of DMESC and the visionary for whom the J. Frank Scott STEM Center proudly stands. Long before “STEM” became a buzzword, Scott pioneered hands-on learning, teacher support, and community partnerships that still power our work today. Under his leadership, our teachers gained access to innovative tools, professional learning, and student opportunities that made science, technology, engineering, and mathematics feel possible for every learner. The J. Frank Scott STEM Center continues this legacy every day—sparking curiosity and elevating teacher practice. Today, we celebrate J. Frank Scott’s enduring impact—and the future it made possible.
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ACTCs unveiled their new ACT 504 cybersecurity rubric at ACOT this past week, in addition to providing valuable sessions to keep our districts up to date on ACT 504 and other critical cybersecurity issues.

Several DMESC districts attended ACOT this week for hands-on cybersecurity sessions, boosting skills to keep our networks safe and secure. #thinkcoop1st. #yourBESTsolution

🎖️ November is Military Family Appreciation Month! 🎖️
Let’s honor the resilience of military families by providing support & resources for their children’s education. Together, we can help them thrive! 💙
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We’re giving a big shoutout to Allan Iturbe, one of our amazing DeQueen ABC dads! 🌟
Allan is now in his 5th year with us and continues to be an incredible volunteer and active part of our preschool family. To show our appreciation, we surprised him with his very own “Classroom Dad” t-shirt! 👕💙
Thank you, Allan, for all the time, care, and enthusiasm you bring to our preschool community!.
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Ready for an extra hour of sleep??
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Hello November!
🍂✨ Hello November! 🍁 As we embrace this new month, let's celebrate the growth and learning that lies ahead. Here’s to gratitude, new adventures, and inspiring our students! 🏫❤️
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🎃👻 Happy Halloween from DMESC! Halloween lands on a Friday this year—perfect timing for all those sugar highs to spill into the weekend! 🍬✨
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Collaboration in Action! 🙌
DMESC administrators gathered today to collaborate on key topics in curriculum, instruction, and school leadership. Special thanks to our guests — Ashley Kincannon (Arkansas Computer Science Specialist), Shannon Miller (Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Facilitator), and Allison Mears (Arkansas Behavior Support Specialist) — for sharing valuable insights and updates. 💡📚
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Attention all DMESC Computer Science Teachers!
It’s time to rally your team for an unforgettable challenge!

🧠 Join us for the DMESC Capture The Flag (CTF) Event, led by the ADE Computer Science Team — a fast-paced digital and* physical scavenger hunt designed for students in grades 6–12.

🔍 Teams will solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete challenges to “capture flags” in this fun and competitive learning experience.
💻 No experience required — just curiosity and teamwork!

📅 Don’t wait — spots fill fast!
👉 Register your team today and give your students a chance to flex their problem-solving skills in a real-world CS adventure!
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📚 DMESC was buzzing with excitement today! We were thrilled to host the Tri-County Elementary Quiz Bowl, and our halls were filled with bright minds, quick thinking, and great teamwork.
🏆 Congratulations to today’s winners! 👏. And... a big thank-you to all who participated !
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DMESC and member districts were well-represented at this week's CASBO Certification classes in Conway. The Certified Arkansas School Business Official (CASBO) program is a joint effort by AASBO and DESE to standardize qualifications for school business officials.
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DMESC had an incredible two days in Nashville! Jesse, Brian, and Andria dove deep with teachers into the 3-10 interim data, honing in on tier 2 scaffolding and support strategies for those tougher standards. 📊
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It was a full house at Tuesday's Pathways Revision Training hosted by DMESC and led by the Arkansas Division of Career and Technical Education (DCTE). Associate Director Tim Johnston and a team of DCTE Pathway Specialists provided valuable guidance for more than 60 educators and administrators from across our member districts. The session focused on helping schools transition into revised CTE Pathways that align with Success Ready Pathways and offer students the opportunity to graduate with Diplomas of Merit and Distinction.
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DMESC celebrated 40 incredible years of service and support to our member districts on October 24th! We were honored to welcome former director J. Frank Scott and many alumni staff. Here are some memorable moments from our special day! We’d love to see your pictures too—please share your memories in the comments below!
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DMESC was honored to celebrate 40 years of service and support to our member districts with a special event on October 24th. We welcomed former director J. Frank Scott and many other alumni staff. DMESC remembers the past but is very excited to see what the next 40 years hold for our students, teachers, and leaders.
📸 Stay tuned—more pictures are on the way! We can't wait to share all the fantastic moments captured.
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DMESC would like to congratulate Oden and Umpire schools!
Top 5 “High-Poverty” High Schools in Southwest Region based on ELA ATLAS Growth.
OEP Beating The Odds score released by the University of Arkansas OEP (Office for Education Policy).
Beating the Odds honors student growth, showing how far students have come, regardless of where they started.
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DMESC would like to congratulateOden and Umpire schools!
Top 10 “High-Poverty” High Schools in Arkansas based on ATLAS ELA Growth.
OEP Beating The Odds score released by the University of Arkansas OEP (Office for Education Policy).
Beating the Odds honors student growth, showing how far students have come, regardless of where they started.
#thinkcoop1st
#yourBESTsolution
#orsdlifeprep