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Great turnout today as eight DMESC districts joined our Act 504 Identification & Authentication training—along with strong statewide participation via Zoom! 🔐💻 Huge thanks to OST’s Krissy Cross, and Jeff Killingsworth, ADE Coordinator of K12 Cyber Policy & Strategy, for an engaging, info-packed session. Shout-out to Mena’s Technology Department for hosting.
Collaboration + Cybersecurity = a win for Arkansas schools! 🚀
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A heartfelt shout-out to all special education teachers on this special day for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of your students.
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📚 December is Read a Book Month! 📚
At DMESC, we’re celebrating the joy of reading and the power of stories to spark curiosity, build knowledge, and inspire every learner. Whether it’s a classroom read-aloud, a cozy winter book nook, or a new title that stretches our thinking—there’s no better time to dive into a good book.
Let’s turn the page on December together!
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Hello, December!
At DMESC, we’re closing out the year with gratitude for our educators, students, and leaders who inspire us every day. As we head into a season of celebrations, learning, and reflection, we’re proud to continue serving and supporting our schools so ALL students succeed.
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving to Our Amazing Educators! 🦃
This Thanksgiving, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your achievements, the relationships you've built, and the countless lives you've touched. We wish you and your families a joyful, restful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude.
With warmest wishes,
Your DeQueen Mena Education Service Cooperative family
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DMESC appreciates you! Keep inspiring our students, and know that your efforts do not go unnoticed.
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Snapshots from today’s ADE-DCTE training at DMESC! Teachers learned how CTSOs empower students through career pathways and Merit & Distinction. ⭐
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🏆Congratulations to the DMESC Bi-County Elementary Quiz Bowl winners!🏆👏 And... a big thank-you to all who participated!
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DMESC leaders are diving deep into Arkansas’ redesigned A-F school rating system today. 📊
Participants are exploring achievement, growth, lowest quartile progress, and postsecondary readiness — all with one goal in mind: turning data into action to drive real school improvement. 💡📈
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Local Leads Captain Karen Garner, states that she has listened intently to her providers of counties including Polk, Howard, Sevier, Montgomery, and Little River. She listened and she did much research to see what device would be BEST for children and providers if a choking incident occurs at the center. Mrs.Garner contacted our Community Health Nurse Leigh Garner and together the search was on. The choking device LifeVac, was proven to be safe and a way to assist if there is an incidence of a child or adult choking at the center. Garner stated that every provider had to complete training on the use of the LifeVac device and receive a certificate before receiving the device. Those who received the device were excited to have this device on hand if ever an incident arises. Garner states that "Local Leads does provide CPR training to providers. This is always the best practice; however, the LifeVac device is great to have. Garner states that she appreciates her providers always wanting what is best for the children and going above and beyond to ensure each child has a safe, fun, educational place to thrive as they develop.
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What an amazing day at Dierks!
DMESC folks were honored to join DESE, AAEA, as well as national celebrities, in a grand celebration!
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High school students from DMESC districts met with Chad Cargill today to sharpen their ACT test-taking skills! 🎯📚 Through engaging stories and practical strategies, Chad is helping students boost confidence and improve scores for future success. 💪✨
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11 of our 12 districts showed up strong for today’s CS Impact Meeting at DMESC!
Ashley Kincannon, Arkansas Computer Science Specialist, led participants through a fun, hands-on “Christmas Tree Code” activity that brought creativity and coding together. 🎄🧠
We appreciate Ashley’s continued support and the positive impact she’s
making on computer science across our districts! 💪
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Today, we pause to celebrate the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day.
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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.