Stacey Southerland, DMESC CTE Coordinator, and ACTE President, Katie Robertson, SCSC CTE Coordinator, and Shannon Puckett, SWESC CTE Coordinator, presented on collaborative partnerships between educational cooperatives, workforce, and business and industry. #thinkcoop1st
PRESS RELEASE
DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS: The DeQueen-Mena
Educational Cooperative-Early Childhood Program which serves Polk, Montgomery,
Sevier, Little River, and Howard counties announce that it will be destroying all special education due process forms and records of children who were dismissed, transitioned, dropped from the program, or found to be eligible for preschool special education or speech therapy services prior to or during the 2016-2017 school terms, according to state and federal guidelines.
Parents have the right to review and request copies of these records before they are
destroyed. The records will be available for viewing through November 6, 2023, at the DeQueen-Mena Educational Cooperative in Gillham, AR. They will be destroyed on November 16, 2023. If you wish to view your child’s records please call the Early
Childhood Coordinator at 479-385-4319 to schedule an appointment.
THESE RECORDS ARE NOT YOUR CHILD’S PERMANENT SCHOOL RECORDS.
THEY ARE SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS FORMS AND RECORDS.
🎗️During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cheryl Byrd, Community Health Nurse Specialist at DMESC, shares her personal journey of overcoming breast cancer to promote awareness.🎗️
I was diagnosed in May 2009 with Stage 2B invasive breast cancer. I underwent bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, and reconstructive surgery. I am happy to share that I have been in remission for 14 years. I continue oral chemotherapy medications, to reduce my risk of recurrence.
I did not detect any signs of breast cancer by self-exam, but the cancer was found on a routine mammogram. Because I had prior conversations with friends and family about what I would do if I ever became a breast cancer patient, the decisions I had to make during that stressful time were made easier when my loved ones reminded me of our "what if..." conversations.
I encourage all girls and women to learn how to perform a breast exam and practice it routinely, as well as get an annual mammogram when you and your health care provider find it appropriate. Ask questions of family members, male and female, about any history of cancers, and be sure to share that information with your physicians. But just because you may not have a history of disease in your family doesn't mean you can let your guard down. 85% of breast cancer patients have no known history of cancer in their family. Be sure to share any cancer history of your own with your family members so they can be vigilant in protecting their own health.
Currently, there is a simple blood test available to check for genetic tendencies towards numerous cancers and diseases. Consult with your healthcare provider about this testing.👩⚕️
🎗️We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cheryl for bravely sharing her story and enlightening us with this invaluable information. Let us come together to celebrate Cheryl's remarkable journey and 14 years of being cancer-free! 🎗️🎉✨
Cortney Jackson working with Dierks Ready for Learning Team. DMESC in partnership with Bailey Education Group is providing professional learning for leaders and teachers in the area of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) through a grant from DESE called Communities of Practice (CoP). 9 districts in DMESC are participating in this grant. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Tiffani Grayer, Director of School Performance and Monitoring at DESE, shared with DMESC district administrators and leaders how to use the data from a series of reports to communicate their school's progress to the public. #thinkcoop1st
DMESC Curriculum Coordinators meet to hear updates and discuss curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
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📢 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟PLTW- Project Lead The Way. 🎉 Don't miss out on this great chance to enhance education and empower students. 🚀 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Ozarks Unlimited Resources Education Service Cooperative (OURSC) hosted the ACTC team for a productive session this week. They received updates on AR Cyber Laws, cybersecurity awareness, and explored Google Workspace collaboration tools. The team also diligently prepared for the November ACOT conference.
The DMESC Leadership Team meets on a regular basis to brainstorm, collaborate, and make collective decisions to drive DMESC’s success. #thinkcoop1st
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DMESC GT Coordinators' Workday
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On World Mental Health Day, we would like to send a special message to all our incredible educators from our Educator Wellness conference this summer.
✨ Take a moment to prioritize your well-being amidst the relentless stress and change. Let's engage in the process of self-care and wellness together. Here are some key tips:
💤 Learn healthy habits for sleep, fuel your body with proper nutrition, and engage in regular physical activity.
⚖️ Beat decision fatigue by bringing balance to each day, finding moments of rest and rejuvenation.
🤝 Strengthen relationships and build trust with teammates who share your goal of bringing your best self to the classroom.
📝 Reflect and design intentional actions for improvement, so you can put them to use immediately.
Thank you, teachers, for your dedication and commitment to both your students and yourselves! Remember, student achievement requires your best self! #WorldMentalHeathDay #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
🎉 Big shoutout to Beau McCastlain, the CTE teacher at DeQueen High School! 🎉 Today was an EPIC day as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and ADE Secretary Jacob Oliva paid a surprise visit to present Beau with the highly coveted title of 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! 👏🌟 We were so excited to be there to share this moment with him. DMESC couldn't be more proud of Beau's remarkable achievement, and it's a well-deserved recognition for his extraordinary dedication and passion. Let's all give a round of applause for this amazing educator! 🙌🏆 #thinkcoop1st #ATOY24 #NTOY
The DMESC School Technology Coordinators and their teams packed the DMESC STEM Hub with a training session on Google Workspace Best Practices. This session, led by Josh Crews from DIS, helped them level up their tech game and discover how to secure the district in Google Admin better. They also got the lowdown on Arkansas Cyber Laws, tackled Texthelp deployment issues, and had time to collaborate on local tech challenges. 🤝💡 It's all about teamwork and staying ahead of the curve! Kudos to these amazing coordinators for their incredible dedication and commitment to keeping our districts cyber-safe. #thinkcoop1st! 🚀🔥
A smile is a universal language that can inspire learning and create lifelong memories. Keep smiling and spreading positivity in education! ✨🎓 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
🔒 Stay secure this October! 🚨 The Arkansas CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) wants you to know these 4 essential actions to protect yourself and your district during Cybersecurity Awareness Month:
1️⃣ Create strong passwords
2️⃣ Enable multifactor authentication
3️⃣ Spot and report phishing attempts
4️⃣ Keep your software up to date.
For more information or cybersecurity resources, contact your ESC’s Technology Coordinator. #CybersecurityAwareness #StaySafeOnline #thinkcoop1st
"Happy National Taco Day! 🌮🎉 Let's taco 'bout our amazing teachers who always bring the guac and the knowledge to the classroom. They're not just teaching, they're nacho ordinary educators! 😄 Show some taco love to your favorite teachers today! #thinkcoop1st
We believe we have the best PRINCIPALS in the state!! Join us in showing gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and unwavering commitment of these incredible leaders in our DMESC schools. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Andria Miller, DMESC Math Coach, and Stacey Southerland, DMESC CTE Coordinator, supported Mt Ida's Guiding Coalition today in Cabot AR as they learned from Janel Keating in the important work that is layered within the 4 essential questions of a PLC. #thinkcoop1st
Everyone at DMESC wants to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Faye for her hard work and dedication as the custodian for DMESC. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, and her care ensures a clean and safe environment for everyone. Thank you for all that you do! #thinkcoop1st
Hello October!
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