Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Ditzel, 7th & 8th grade English teacher at Cossatot River High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing her edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 DMESC Elementary Chess Tournament.
First place - Brady Jones
Second place - Angel Martinez (not pictured)
Third place - Wyatt Roper
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Amy Montgomery, Mentoring Programs Specialist, and Tyra Hobson, Technology Coordinator, were thrilled to attend the Career Connect student event, hosted by our partner, UARM. This collaboration between the Western Arkansas Planning & Development District (WAPDD) and Polk and Montgomery County High Schools provided seniors with the opportunity to hone their interview skills. As passionate educators, Amy and Tyra engaged with students, offering encouragement and conducting insightful interviews. Amy also took the opportunity to share valuable scholarship opportunities and the numerous advantages that DMESC offers to future educators. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Mrs. Bethany Brantley, GT program teacher at Cossatot River High School, has been chosen as the nominee to represent DMESC for the Arkansas Rural Ed Association Teacher of the Year award. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our schools so that ALL students Succeed.
🙌 🤩 Congratulations to Dakota Barrett, Social Studies teacher/Football Coach at Cossatot River High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing his edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st
Science Webpage Update
The science unit has reimagined the landing page on our DESE Website. Each grade level can now quickly access their standards documents, fundamental content documents, and assessment blueprints. There are also webinars posted containing information on the ATLAS science interims, and the new fundamental content documents. These newly created supplemental documents accompany the Arkansas K-12 Science standards, and clearly indicate the content that students should know by the end of each grade level or course K-12. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our schools so that ALL students Succeed.
🙌 🤩 🎉 Congratulations to Callie Ames, 6th grade Math teacher at Ashdown Junior High School, for recently completing the DMESC ArPEP Program by passing her edTPA Portfolio. Amy Montgomery is the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Coordinator. #thinkcoop1st
Amy Montgomery, Coordinator of DMESC's Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP) and Mentoring Program Specialist, participated in an edTPA Workshop at DESE. The workshop provided an opportunity for ArPEP site facilitators to delve into the edTPA assessment and become acquainted with the support resources available for candidates and faculty/staff. For further information about these programs, please contact Amy Montgomery at amy.montgomery@dmesc.org or call her at 479-385-4319.
As we embrace the first day of spring, let’s “bloom” together and always remember to #thinkcoop1st!
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Stories are the threads that connect us, weaving imagination and truth together. On this World Storytelling Day, embrace the power of narratives. Let your voice be a beacon, your tales a testament to the unending realm of human experience. #thinkcoop1st
Don't rely on luck, always remember to #thinkcoop1st this St. Patrick's Day! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Why did the teacher bring popcorn to school?
Because they wanted to 'pop' quiz the students!
Happy National Popcorn Day!
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Pi Day is an opportunity for us to appreciate the vast reaches of the mathematical universe, and to celebrate the mysterious and infinite nature of pi. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
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DMESC and GFESC foster grandparents received training in February about nutrition and eating a healthy diet. Representatives from four Cooperative Extension Aging Offices (Howard-Jean Ince, Sevier-Janet Cantrell, Logan-Katie Golden, and Polk-Bridgett Martin) shared ideas on what a healthy plate looks like, what foods help keep your brain healthy, how to eat healthy in a restaurant, and foods that are best for diabetics. The workshops stressed to our grandparents that it is important for them to maintain their health to care for our students in school.
Congratulations to the 2024 3rd grade Battle of the Books winners. 1st place- DeQueen, 2nd place- Mena, 3rd place- Mena.
Contact Amy Montgomery at DMESC for more information. ARKANSAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PATHWAY (ARPEP) is an affordable two-year, work-based, alternative certification program. #thinkcoop1st
Congratulations to the 2024 Battle of the Books winners for 1st grade and 2nd grade at DMESC.
1st-grade winners:
1st - Horatio A, 2nd - Acorn B, 3rd - Horatio B
2nd grade winners:
1st -Mena, 2nd - Horatio, 3rd -Ashdown
The dynamic duo of ACTC Chair Tyra Hobson (DMESC) and Vice Chair Jo Ann Womack (SCESC) proudly represented their co-ops. They provided tech support and worked behind the scenes at the State Girl Power Competition.
2024 State Girl Power to the Max.. next level reached new heights with DMESC showcasing exceptional representation, yielding triumphant winners:
Gracie Summit, Mt. Ida, 1st place in the Wood category
Olivia Cooley, DeQueen, 2nd place in the Laser category
Kinlee Stivers, Horatio, 2nd place in the Metal category
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