DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

Acorn High School has been awarded a State-Start-Up grant for a Pre-Educator Pathway for $39,566.41. The purpose of these funds is to implement new CTE opportunities aligned with High-Wage, High-Demand (H2) Career Pathways as identified by the Division of Career & Technical Education. Grant funds shall be available for the exclusive purpose of purchasing equipment, required training, and industry-recognized credentials. Congratulations, Acorn High School! #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. #orsdlifeprep

On this Memorial Day, DMESC honors the fallen heroes who have protected our nation and its ideals. Their sacrifices have helped ensure the continuation of education and the pursuit of knowledge for generations to come. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st

During today's staff meeting, Kim Parks was recognized as the Employee of the Month, several staff members shared year-end program summaries, and Mr. Weston provided a faculty picnic. NEXT... DMESC Summer PD 2025!! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Jerald Puckett, Systems Engineer at HPE Aruba Networking, conducted a training session on the latest updates to Aruba Central today. The Lunch and Learn event was sponsored by Don Benton from WRS. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st #WRSsolutions

Register Today! Foundations of Reading Test Tutoring #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=558423

Please contact Karen Garner(karen.garner@dmesc.org) at DMESC for more info. The Provider needs to have Karen Garner as their Local Lead to verify participation in Child Count and with Local Leads. The State Board Committee on Early Learning is now accepting Early Learning 2025 Grant applications. This is a ONE TIME, REIMBURSEMENT grant. Apply for grant through link below: Please note, an agency may apply for more than one grant, but should submit their highest priority first. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3FXzFSlOkiGh4765pj9RNwsPevuRQdBt_vqkZTZPcNUNDhMUlBKSFU4RzhQTUIzWFRFRElFTzRaSy4u #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

The DMESC ABC Early Childhood Program is searching for the following positions in different locations: Paraprofessional needed in the Dierks area Applicant must have an AA in Early Childhood or a CDA, with the ability to obtain an AA within 1-2 years. Applicants must pass background checks, provide references, work well in a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Paraprofessional needed in the Ashdown and Foreman areas Applicant must have a CDA, or have willingness to obtain it within 1 year. Applicants must pass background checks, provide references, work well in a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. Paraprofessional needed in the Mena and Acorn areas Applicant must have a CDA, or have willingness to obtain it within 1 year. Applicants must pass background checks, provide references, work well in a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Paraprofessional needed in Umpire Applicant must have a CDA, or have willingness to obtain it within 1 year. Applicants must pass background checks, provide references, work well in a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Paraprofessional needed in the Mt. Ida and Oden areas Applicant must have a CDA, or have willingness to obtain it within 1 year. Applicants must pass background checks, provide references, work well in a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. FOR EACH OF THESE POSITIONS, please send your resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. See less

Congratulations to Caitlin Davis, a dedicated Family and Consumer Science teacher at Mount Ida High School, on successfully passing her edTPA Portfolio! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsupport #LionPride We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Congratulations to Bekah Wilson, a dedicated art teacher on the Umpire campus of the Cossatot River School District, on successfully passing her edTPA Portfolio! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsupport We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

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

The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy - Getting Started Plus What You Need to Know and Ways to Advance Language Proficiency in the World Language Classroom June 24, 2025 @ DMESC with Jane Moore. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st DMESC Summer PD website https://bit.ly/25dmescpd

Early Childhood Job Openings 25/26 School Year Early Childhood Paraprofessional in Mena- Minimum qualifications are a CDA or the willingness to obtain a CDA within one year. Must be dependable, pass a criminal background check and be willing to be a team player. Contract would begin July 1, 2025. Contact Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org Early Childhood Paraprofessional in Ashdown- Minimum qualifications are a CDA or the willingness to obtain a CDA within one year. Must be dependable, pass a criminal background check and be willing to be a team player. Contract would begin July 1, 2025. Contact Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org Itinerant Special Education Teacher for the Montgomery/Polk and Glenwood area. Must have a valid Arkansas Teaching license with early childhood special education endorsement. Travel is required for this position. Must be dependable, able to pass a background check and be able to work independently to fulfill job requirements. Contact Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Amy Montgomery joined Mena educators in celebrating a significant milestone at the Arkansas State Capitol, where three apprentice teachers—Jamie Grogan, LaShea Holder, and Stacy Green—were honored at the Educator Commitment Signing Day Celebration. They are the first graduates of the Mena Public Schools REACH program to receive their elementary education licenses. Their hard work and passion for teaching have set a positive precedent for future apprentices. The event featured remarks from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Commissioner of Education Jacob Oliva, highlighting the crucial role of educators in Arkansas. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

This full-day session is designed to equip school administrators and counselors with knowledge of AI tools to streamline daily operations, enhance decision-making, and improve communication and collaboration. By integrating AI in their workflow, participants will learn innovative strategies to save time, improve efficiency, and make decisions that benefit students, staff, and families. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=555691

Enhancing Fine Arts Instruction with AI Tools #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. DMESC Summer PD website https://bit.ly/25dmescpd https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=555689