
DMESC Library Media Specialist Forum met to discuss ALL THINGS LIBRARY, led by Kristie Smith, Foreman High School LMS. This provides a platform for librarians to exchange ideas, seek advice, and gain insights into the evolving role of libraries in the digital age. #thinkcoop1st



DMESC partners with UA Cossatot to provide non-traditional career exploration for students with funding from Arkansas DCTE. Over 55 students participated in exploring non-traditional careers for their gender, including AI'ing cattle, creating mixed color mixtures in Cosmetology, developing lesson plans for education, exploring PLC programming, and wiring electrical circuits.
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Andria Miller, DMESC Math Coach, and Stacey Southerland, DMESC CTE Coordinator, provided support to Mt Ida's Guiding Coalition as they delved into the essential work encapsulated within the four core questions of a PLC. #thinkcoop1st.


LOOK AT THESE SCORES!!! 12.14 SECONDS!!
Here are the results of the DMESC Cubing Competition. Congratulations to all these students for executing the problem-solving algorithms with lightning speed!! .🏅🏅🏅 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.






🙌 DMESC Cubing Competition: Showcasing Speed, Precision, and Problem-Solving Skills 🙌
It was an exciting day in the DMESC Grand Hall as students were showcasing the thrill of cubing and inspiring a new generation of problem solvers. 👏. Students competed in both Team Tournaments and the Solo Divisions to showcase their speed and the atmosphere was electric as competitors scrambled to solve the cubes in record time. Dexterity and determination were on full display as participants executed algorithms with lightning speed, their fingers moving deftly across the colorful cube. The event was a testament to the unique blend of problem-solving, strategy, skill, and mental agility required to conquer the cubes.🏅🏅🏅
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Exciting career opportunities await within the DMESC districts! Join our extraordinary team and take the first step toward a fulfilling career today!
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🌟 Local Leads Kickoff Meeting a Resounding Success! 🌟
A fantastic turnout of 60 attendees and a special appearance by State Representative DeAnn Vaught marked the success of the Local LEADS Kickoff meeting. The meeting was rich with information on the valuable support Local LEADS will be offering to childcare centers in Polk, Little River, Howard, Sevier, and Montgomery counties, with a strong focus on preparing children from birth to 5 years for Kindergarten.
Karen Garner, the passionate Local LEADS Captain, expressed her eagerness to provide unwavering support and foster collaboration to all childcare centers in the DMESC area. 🍼🧸👶
** Our Future is our children...prepare them for the journey with Local LEADS as their anchor to success.⚓
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AAEA and our constituent groups offer several scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a degree in education as well as educators who may be working toward an administration certification.
https://www.theaaea.org/page/scholarships
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Lockheed Martin is offering a $10,000 STEM Scholarship for high school seniors and college undergrads planning on improving the world through #STEM careers. The scholarship is renewable for up to three more years, totaling $40,000. https://hubs.ly/Q02gCxfD0. #thinkcoop1st


The DMESC board meeting included presentations on Collaborating for Continuous Improvement by Andria Miller, Stacey Southerland, and Kelli Parson, and a presentation by Dennis Copeland, Executive Director of AREA. #thinkcoop1st



We love to share stories of success! Empowering migrant students to achieve their dreams through our program is incredibly rewarding. Thank you, Darla and your team for all you do! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.


Check out the ARBSS ‘Behavior Break’ featuring Mena High showcasing their ‘PRIDE Tickets Reinforcement System’. Many schools struggle to implement PBIS at the secondary level, but MHS has developed a simple and effective system!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Jv-QsTKD8


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Congratulations to the winners of the DMESC Jr. High Quiz Bowl Competition! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and your victory is truly well-deserved. Well done! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.





Today, we honor the courageous legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., an influential leader who fearlessly championed equality, justice, and education for all.
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Mindy Lyle was recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Education for her recent National Award from ACTE as the National New CTE Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of Mindy! #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed



Educators from Ashdown, DeQueen, and Mena School Districts attended day one of a Foundations of Reading assessment study group with Christy Whisenhunt. She addressed reading development and comprehension in preparation for the Foundations of Reading Test. #thinkcoop1st


The Early Childhood Special Education Collaborative Team met to discuss and plan strategies to create inclusive and supportive environments for DMESC children to thrive and achieve their full potential. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed




Let's stand together to raise awareness and work towards ending this intolerable crime. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.


DMESC currently has Preschool Job Openings!
Home-Based Educator for Polk County and Howard County
Administrative Assistant for Mena ABC Preschool
Full-time floating paraprofessional in the Montgomery/ Polk County area
https://www.dmesc.org/page/employment
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