ATLAS Classroom tool training with 3-6th grade teachers at Mineral Springs Elementary. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Feather Linn with Bailey Education Group, presented to DMESC coaches and administrators, on coordinating support for participating districts. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
November 2023 Staff Meeting
Lisa Boone with American Fidelity kicked off our staff meeting with an engaging presentation on Retirement Readiness. Dana Ray then discussed the support and services that we provide our districts.
Our highlighted program of the month shines a spotlight on the J Frank Scott STEM Hub, featuring Stacey Southerland, DMESC's CTE Coordinator, and Tyra Hobson, DMESC's Technology Coordinator. Stacey delved into her pivotal roles and responsibilities, emphasizing her contributions to CTE school Pathway Support/CTSO Support, Career Licensure Mentoring, New Programs Start-up Grants, Federal Perkins Grant Management, and Innovation Grant Writing. Notably, she has excelled in securing nearly $350,000.00 in innovation and non-traditional grants this year. She also provided insights into the 2023-24 Student Events, highlighting the growth and impact of the Girl Power to the Max, Next Level competition, which now encompasses six additional cooperatives. Stacey's involvement in LEARNS, ACTE, and AACTEA statewide initiatives showcases her commitment to educational advancement on a broader scale.
Tyra shared her multifaceted role in supporting technology at DMESC and empowering educators across the districts with synchronous and asynchronous professional development opportunities and online resources. She collaborates with school technology teams throughout the year, offering diverse training sessions and keeping them updated on cybersecurity developments across Arkansas. As the chair of the ACTC (Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators), Tyra also outlined her extensive statewide contributions in collaboration with this group. Her additional role as the Social Media Specialist highlights her vision of leveraging social media platforms to tell the DMESC story.
The meeting wrapped up with the staff having the chance to engage in a hands-on CHRI-STEM-AS experience at the JFS STEM Hub, where they explored the functionalities of the BOSS Laser, Glowforge, 3D pens, and Plotter. #thinkcoop1st
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How are you planning to spend Black Friday? Whether it's shopping, relaxing, hanging out, reading, spending time with family, or decorating for Christmas, make sure you enjoy the day! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DMESC! May this day bring you joy, warmth, and the company of loved ones. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Happy Hello World Day from two of our favorite little ones! Wishing them endless joy, love, and discoveries as they continue to brighten up our world. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
DMESC Guiding Coalition members Stacey Southerland, Kelli Parson, Dana Ray, and Benny Weston collaborated with other state ESC leaders. Another great session of Boardroom to Classroom with Jamel Keating. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
This week, DMESC CTE Coordinator, Stacey Southerland, has been actively engaged in various activities. On Tuesday, she participated in apprenticeship learning with Arkansas OSD, Wednesday was dedicated to working on Success Ready diplomas for Arkansas students, Thursday involved providing PLC Boardroom to Classroom support for districts, and Friday included collaboration with other Arkansas coops to learn about the PLC process.
The DMESC board meeting covered several important topics. Dr. Mike Hernandez discussed Superintendent Contracts, Hope Worsham gathered feedback on the new accountability system, and Jerry Strasner presented data collection instruments for HQIM and high-impact teacher data. This indicates a focus on administrative leadership, accountability measures, and data collection for evaluating teaching effectiveness. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
The DMESC board meeting covered several important topics. Hope Worsham gathered feedback on the new accountability system, Jerry Strasner presented data collection instruments for HQIM and high-impact teacher data, and Dr. Mike Hernandez discussed Superintendent’s Contracts. This indicates a focus on administrative leadership, accountability measures, and data collection for evaluating teaching effectiveness. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Congratulations to the following DMESC schools for receiving the $2500 Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Take Good Care Calming Room grant! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Let's celebrate the incredible generosity of DeQueen Preschool! They collected an impressive 1580 items! Way to go, DeQueen Preschool, for making a positive impact in the community! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
Exciting times at Mineral Springs Elementary as Shannon Miller, DMESC Math Coach, visited 4th-grade teachers to lend a helping hand with administering the ATLAS Science Interim. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
When Patty Pate teamed up with Brian Schuller for the DMESC STEM Challenge planning meeting, it was clear that this collaboration promised an exciting event ahead. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
Andria Miller, DMESC Math Specialist, was at Mineral Springs Elementary helping teachers administer the ATLAS Science Interim. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
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DMESC Curriculum Coordinators Monthly Meeting
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DMESC ECH Coordinator Kelli Parson supported Horatio school district leaders in the Boardroom to Classroom training in Little Rock today. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators (ACTC) partnered with DIS and presented multiple sessions at the annual Arkansas Conference of Technology (ACOT). In partnership with CIRT, DESE, DIS, and Forge Institute, the ACTCs organized the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, featuring a full day dedicated to Cyber Prevention and Recovery. Additionally, throughout the event, the ACTCs presented multiple sessions focusing on data responsibility and cybersecurity awareness, equipping districts with valuable resources to maintain the security of their networks.
DMESC Guiding Coalition and Leadership Team members collaborated with Leadership from North Central ESC yesterday on PLC work. "Getting started and getting better" was the order of the day! Thank you, Mark, Kathy, and Mandy for meeting with us. #thinkcoop1st
