
Check out the open positions in our 12 districts: https://bit.ly/dmescdistrictopenings #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.


DMESC educators from grades 3 - 5 spent their day with Andria Miller in Understanding Essential Standards. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.



Celebrate #WorldEmojiDay 🌍✨ with us! 🎉 Express your love for education 📚💡 using emojis – because learning is fun! 🙌 Join the emoji fun and share your favorite school memories! 🎓🏫 #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.


Stacey Southerland, Arkansas ACTE President, kicked off the 2024 Arkansas CTE Summer Conference welcoming over 700 educators to the 2024 CTE Summer Conference at the Benton Event Center. CTE: Ready for Success! #thinkcoop1st


Andria Miller wowed DMESC educators from grades 6-12 today with her dynamic session, Understanding Essential Standards. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.


The Early Childhood Department helped Nashville ABC classrooms complete screenings and process applications. It was a great day of collaboration! For more information about ABC preschool or developmental screening contact DMESC and ask for Kelli or Cheryl! #thinkcoop1st


DMESC is pleased to extend its congratulations to Jason Sanders, Superintendent of DeQueen Public Schools, for being honored as the 2024 AREA Superintendent of the Year.
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🎉👏 Let's give a warm welcome to Amanda Wyatt! 🎉We are thrilled to announce that Amanda has joined us as our Early Childhood Administrative Assistant. Welcome to the DMESC family! 🏫😍 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.


Educators enjoyed Allison's interactive workshop designed to help them promote positive behaviors in the classroom. Participants defined behavior expectations as well as established rules and routines for the classroom. #thinkcoop1st


Shannon Miller guided DMESC educators in 3-5 Math Camp, where they embarked on a journey to enhance their comprehension of the most current math standards. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.


Dedra McCastlain facilitated the DMESC LMS Forum summer workshop covering topics including weeding policies, gentrification, running and reading reports, fundraisers, AR, and the review and update of library policies and procedures. #thinkcoop1st


🎉👏 Let's give a warm welcome to Wendy Parsons! 🎉We are thrilled to announce that Wendy has joined us as our Special Education Director/ LEA. Welcome to the DMESC family! 🏫😍
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Tyra Hobson and David Hampton presented "Cyber Savvy Administrators" today at the ADE Summit, providing educators across the state with valuable tips to keeping their Chrome browser and districts secure. #thinkcoop1st #Together4AR


DMESC was very well represented at the ADE Summit this year. We are all looking forward to returning and sharing what we have learned with our districts!
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Tyra Hobson, the DMESC Technology Coordinator, is joining other cooperative technology coordinators to present on cybersecurity at the ADE Summit in Hot Springs this week. #Together4AR #thinkcoop1st


State and Federal guidelines require that all special education due process forms and records be destroyed within six years after a student leaves the special education or speech therapy program. You have the right to review and pick up your/your child’s due process records. The special education records are available at the administration office. For Cossatot River, Foreman, and Dierks School District, contact Wendy Parsons at 479-385-4319. The records will be destroyed on October 1, 2024.
These records are not your/your child’s permanent records. The records contain special
education due process forms and evaluations.




Callie Ames, Laura Bradley, and Mary Ditzel took time out of their summer vacation to answer questions about the edTPA portfolio process for current ArPEP teachers. #thinkcoop1st.


Shannon Miller, DMESC Math Coach, provided training to math teachers from various districts to examine diverse strategies students may employ to solve various problem types and discover ways to guide students to become resilient mathematical thinkers. #thinkcoop1st.


In addition to the lunch options, the Co-op Pantry will be accessible, offering a mix of snacks, candies, and drinks priced at $1.00
We will also have fresh salads and microwaveable sandwich options. Payments can be made using cash, checks, or CASH APP. #thinkcoop1st


On World Chocolate Day, remember, educators are like CHOCOLATE - they make life sweet and delightful! #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
