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.
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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.
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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.
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Enhancing Fine Arts Instruction with AI Tools
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Check out the open positions in our 12 districts:
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🩹🩺💉🤕Big shoutout to our incredible school nurses on National School Nurse Day! Your expertise, compassion, and commitment to our students' health make a huge difference. We are grateful for your tireless efforts!🩹🩺💉🤕
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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!
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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
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Level up your teaching this summer! Join our AI sessions designed to equip educators with the latest AI tools and strategies.
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If you are teaching Year 1 Computer Science and don't know which pd would benefit you the most, check these out these!
Don't forget to check out the Summer PD Guide at https://bit.ly/2025CSPD
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DMESC employees Amanda Wyatt, Karen Garner, and Allison Mears attended the Special Olympics in Ashdown. Both participants and spectators enjoyed this yearly event.
Shout out to all students for their hard work and participation!
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May the 4th be with you!
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DMESC Job Opening
Starting July 1, 2025
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Home Based Educator job available. Individuals must have a high school diploma, have a current CDA or be willing to obtain a CDA, must pass a background check.
This position will require travel, working with parents in their homes and the willingness to learn and be a motivated team player. Send resume to:
Christy Nance - DMESC HIPPY Coordinator at christy.nance@dmesc.org or
Kelli Parson, Early Childhood Coordinator at kelli.parson@dmesc.org
or call DMESC at 479-385-4319.
Local Leads Captain attends Region 5 meeting
The Arkansas Home Visiting Region 5 Training hosted a meeting that consisted of the HIPPY and PAT programs of South-South West Arkansas. Christy Nance (HIPPY Coordinator), along with her four home-based educators, were in attendance. This meeting focused on the well-being of teachers and educators and the impact it has on students and families. The Arkansas State Parenting Program invited area Local Leads to attend this meeting. Karen Garner, Local Leads Captain, attended this meeting with support and collaboration for area parenting programs. Our area is very fortunate to have the HIPPY program that has been supporting children and families for 21 years. Local Leads and HIPPY… are two great establishments that are supported by DMESC.
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🌟It's School Principal's Day! DMESC celebrates the incredible leaders who inspire our students and support our teachers every day. Thank you for guiding our school with passion and purpose! 🙌📚
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🌼 Happy May 1st! Let’s make this month a time for growth and new learning opportunities. 📚
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DMESC proudly celebrates all of our incredible Arkansas Registered Teacher Apprentices on this special day, who are part of the K–12 apprenticeship program. We are thrilled that you have chosen to pursue a career in education and serve the students of Arkansas.
Happy National Apprentice Day!
Stacy Green
Jamie Grogan
LaShea Holder
Jordan Trinidad
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🎉 Congratulations, Mr. Strasner!!! The Arkansas Rural Ed Association has named Jerry Strasner, Superintendent of Ouachita River School District, as the 2025 AREA Superintendent of the Year South!
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