🌟 What a fantastic day at the DMESC LMS Forum Fall Meeting hosted by Horatio! 📚
We kicked off the day with a tour of Mrs. Allen’s high school library, then chauffeured to Mrs. Kendra’s elementary library, soaking in all their innovative ideas.
Cassandra Barnett, DESE Program Advisor for School Libraries, joined us via Zoom to share valuable updates on library law. 📖✨
We also had a great session with Tyra Hobson, who provided us with essential digital citizenship resources just in time for October’s upcoming Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Digital Citizenship Week.🛡️ Mrs. Stone introduced us to the book, “The Camel Library”. The day wrapped up with engaging grade-level collaboration groups, sparking ideas, and fostering teamwork! 💡
A special shoutout to Mrs. Glasgow and Mrs. Stancil's students for providing our book-themed trinkets. #yourBESTsolution#thinkcoop1st
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We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our Early Childhood hashtags contest! 🎉 A big shout-out to Reina Anderson, our talented Foreman Infant and Toddler teacher, for her brilliant contributions: #LittleStepsBigFuture and #BuildingBrightFutures!
In addition to our new hashtags, we are also debuting our fresh logo design that beautifully combines the colors of DMESC with HIPPY's vibrant orange and Local Leads blue. And, of course, we had to incorporate “Miami” flamingo pink in there somewhere! (IYKYK) This new look embodies our commitment to nurturing growth and potential in every DMESC child .💖✨
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Hosted in partnership with ADE-DESE and Attendance Works, we brought together school administrators and personnel to tackle chronic absenteeism. Dr. Roger Guevara deepened attendees' understanding of attendance issues, explored the role of attendance teams, and examined a multi-tiered approach to improving student engagement. Together, we’re setting customized attendance goals to boost school-wide success! 📚✨
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📅 Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Cossatot River Early Learning Center (previously known as Van Cove ABC), 122 E Adair, Vandervort, AR 71972
What to Expect:
- Assistance with filling out your application
- On-site maltreatment checks and fingerprinting
What to Bring:
- Driver's License
- Diploma/Transcripts
- Voided Check (or a letter from your bank with your name, account, and routing number)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
For more info, contact Kelli Parson or Amanda Wyatt at 479-385-4319 or email kelli.parson@dmesc.org / amanda.wyatt@dmesc.org.
Join us and take a step towards making a difference in early education! 🌟
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Conscious Discipline provides educators the tools and strategies needed to address the deepest challenges effectively in the classroom.
👉 This event is proudly sponsored by DMESC LOCAL LEADS Program.
Registration Link: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=567652
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Constitution Day is observed September 17, 2025 -
DESE Resources
A coalition of 23 of the nation’s most respected civics education organizations has launched a new website, ConstitutionDayHub.org, designed to help school districts celebrate Constitution Day with ease and impact. The Constitution Day Hub provides a one-stop shop for Constitution-specific lessons - https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/constitution-day-and-celebrate-freedom-week
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🚨 Just wrapped up an intense two days with our CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) meeting! 💻✨ Technology Coordinators from 14 of the 15 Arkansas Education Service Cooperatives participated. Big thanks to our ACTCs (Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators) and SAS OST (Shared Administrative Service- Office of State Technology) for their dedication. We updated our Go-Bags, ran multiple scans, and strategized responses for potential email compromises. 💪🔒
A special shoutout to Bytespeed, iboss, and Cisco for sponsoring our Fall '25 event! Together, we're enhancing our cyber readiness!
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Our dedicated DMESC nurses participated in an intensive CPR training workshop! 🩺💖 Together, we’ve sharpened our skills and reinforced our commitment to providing the best care for our students.
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📅 Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Horatio ABC, 610 Main Street, Horatio, AR
What to Expect:
- Assistance with filling out your application
- On-site maltreatment checks and fingerprinting
What to Bring:
- Driver's License
- Diploma/Transcripts
- Voided Check (or a letter from your bank with your name, account, and routing number)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
For more info, contact Kelli Parson or Amanda Wyatt at 479-385-4319 or email kelli.parson@dmesc.org / amanda.wyatt@dmesc.org.
Join us and take a step towards making a difference in early education! 🌟
#yourBESTsolution
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Friday, September 12, the Foster Grandparent Program celebrated its 60th birthday. DMESC celebrated a ceremony in the morning to honor the 72 current foster grandparents who are serving and to commemorate the local program's 28 years. Speakers included DMESC Director Benny Weston, Penny Lunsford, the first FGP Director, State Representative John Maddox, State Representative DeAnn Vaught, and Terry Young, current FGP Director. After lunch, the Foster Grandparents joined in on a Zoom call with FGP programs from around the country.#yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st.#AmericorpsSeniors #FosterGrandparents60 #WhatsYourWhy
Our dedicated educators just wrapped up 3 days of intensive training in the Science of Reading. 📚✨ They're ready to bring new strategies to the classroom and boost reading scores for all students.
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📅 Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Dierks ABC, 800 Old Hwy 70 W
What to Expect:
- Assistance with filling out your application
- On-site maltreatment checks and fingerprinting
What to Bring:
- Driver's License
- Diploma/Transcripts
- Voided Check (or a letter from your bank with your name, account, and routing number)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
For more info, contact Kelli Parson or Amanda Wyatt at 479-385-4319 or email kelli.parson@dmesc.org / amanda.wyatt@dmesc.org.
Join us and take a step towards making a difference in early education! 🌟
#yourBESTsolution
#thinkcoop1st
We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
