DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

DMESC CTE Coordinator Stacey Southerland visited schools with DCTE Regional Specialist, Jessica Thomas. They visited six districts to build stronger relationships with DCTE and to offer assistance to help strengthen and build strong programs! Thank you Jessica Thomas for your leadership! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Who knew math could be so much fun???? Our DMESC Foster Grandparents braved the rain to attend Making Math Fun with Shannon Miller, DMESC Math Specialist. They played games as well as created" make and take manipulatives to use with their students. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

📢 Big news! DMESC is proud to announce that Girl Power to the Max! 💪💥is taking it "Next Level". 🚀 This year's DCTE Innovation Grant award expands across seven educational cooperatives in the amount of $305,000.00. 😮🙌 This amazing opportunity is specifically designed to encourage and support the participation of our female students in a phenomenal student project event. Mark your calendars, because on February 8, 2024, DMESC will be hosting our talented students for a day filled with innovation and excitement! 💡 But that's not all! The winners of our event will then go on to attend a regional competition, facing off against students from across SWArkansas! 🌐🏆Together, we are taking Girl Power to the Max! to the “NEXT LEVEL”! Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be inspired! 💪✨ #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC's Foster Grandparent Program Director Terry Young and Volunteer Coordinator Ann Frachiseur recruited grandparents at their booth at the Nashville Golden Gathering. Several of our grandparents were in attendance and enjoyed all of the activities in the park. #thinkcoop1st

Thank you to everyone who attended our empowering leadership session! We explored the critical leadership behaviors of principals and team leaders, focusing on building a collaborative culture and a school-wide emphasis on learning. #thinkcoop1st

The October board meeting has been moved to next Friday, October 27, 2023. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

🎉 Big congratulations to DMESC on qualifying for the NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching) Lead Teacher Designation grant, worth $25,000! 🏆 We are thrilled to continue our efforts in providing exceptional mentorship and support for novice teachers, and we are excited to witness the positive impact this grant will have on future educators. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC Teacher Center Committee representatives met for their first meeting today. These members heard from CS Specialist Ashley Kincannon and Instructional Technology Coordinator Tyra Hobson. TCC and Assistant Director Dana Ray went over PD and User Satisfaction data and as well other important information. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

🏆Happy Bosses Day! 🥇 Thank you Mr. Weston and Mrs. Ray for your exceptional leadership and for going above and beyond to support all of us at DMESC!💯 #BossesDay #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.👏

🍩Hey educators,🍫 it's National Dessert Day🍰! Treat yourself to something sweet 🧁because you absolutely deserve it! 🍪#DessertDay #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.🥧🍦

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. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

📢 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 We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC GT Coordinators' Workday #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.