Top 5 schools in Southwest Region based on Elementary Math ATLAS Growth
DMESC would like to congratulate Horatio Elementary for their OEP growth scores! OEP is focused on recognizing AR schools demonstrating Outstanding Educational Performance.
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2 months ago, DMESC
OEP Growth Awards
OEP Growth Awards
Top 5 schools in Southwest Region based on Overall Elementary ATLAS Growth
DMESC would like to congratulate these schools for their OEP growth scores! OEP is focused on recognizing AR schools demonstrating Outstanding Educational Performance.
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2 months ago, DMESC
OEP Growth Awards
OEP Growth Awards
OEP Growth Awards
OEP Growth Awards
DMESC Director Benny Weston and Dr. Michael Odom, Superintendent of Horatio, met today at the Horatio School District. Dr. Odom is participating in the Beginning Superintendent Mentoring Program through DeQueen-Mena ESC.
2 months ago, DMESC
Beginning Superintendent Mentoring Program
What an incredible start to our Conscious Discipline journey! 🚀 Our educators are diving deep into powerful strategies to transform classrooms and empower students to become resilient leaders. Day 1 & 2 were packed with engaging and collaborative learning.
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#BuildingBrightFutures
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2 months ago, DMESC
conscious discipline
conscious discipline
conscious discipline
conscious discipline
Get Ready to Pass the Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test!
Join Christy Whisenhunt for a two-day workshop packed with strategies, study tips, and resources. Strengthen your understanding of reading and writing development, grounded in scientifically based reading research, and build the confidence you need for test-day success!
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https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=569485
3 months ago, DMESC
Foundations of Reading
Great session equipping our school leaders with the tools and knowledge to implement Arkansas's Third Grade Promotion requirements! We're building a stronger foundation for literacy and student success.
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

3 months ago, DMESC
October PD
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
3 months ago, DMESC
board meeting
REMINDER! See us at the ABC Sub Fair at Cossatot River Early Learning Center today!
3 months ago, DMESC
ABC Sub Fair
🚨🔒 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! If you suspect a cybersecurity attack or have concerns, don’t hesitate to contact your Tech Coordinator or Tyra at DMESC for support and guidance. Together, we can ensure a safer digital environment.
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3 months ago, DMESC
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
September was a bustling month as we supported our schools! 🎉 DMESC wrapped up the month with the AQGBA Quiz Bowl Coaches Meeting, Principals' meetings, and a STEM Challenge meeting. We can’t wait to see what October has in store!
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3 months ago, DMESC
September workshops
September workshops
🍁🍂🍃As we dive into this cozy month, DMESC wants to take a moment to celebrate all the amazing educators out there! Let’s fill this month with inspiration, new ideas, and those little moments of joy that remind us why we love what we do. 🍁🍂🍃
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3 months ago, DMESC
Hello October
Tyra Hobson providing AI for Educators and Robin Stripling providing PD on Inclusive Education in Ashdown School District. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution
3 months ago, DMESC
Ashdown PD
Ashdown PD
REMINDER! See us at the ABC Sub Fair at Horatio ABC today!
3 months ago, DMESC
ABC Sub Fair

Benny Weston, Dana Ray and Beau McCastlain from DMESC were honored to be invited as educational partners to the Caddo Academy stakeholders event on Sept. 26th. DMESC, along with representatives from DESE, AAEA and area industry partners, toured the campus, heard from program leaders and a student panel about the impact Caddo Academy is having on students lives and futures. It was a great event!
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

3 months ago, DMESC
Caddo Academy
Caddo Academy

✅ All Things CTE: Professional Development Recap
DMESC CTE educators explored important updates from the Arkansas Department of Career & Technical Education (DCTE). Topics included the 2025–2028 Pathway Revisions, the Success Ready Pathways framework for Diplomas of Merit and Distinction, and updated lists of High-Demand/High-Wage (H2) and Industry-Recognized Credentials for the 2025–2026 school year.

We also reviewed key resources on the DCTE Pathways and DCTE Home pages to help districts align programs, strengthen credentials, and ensure every student graduates Success Ready — prepared for enrollment, employment, or enlistment.

📂 CTE Educators left with tools, documents, and strategies to take back to their schools and students!

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3 months ago, DMESC
CTE PD
CTE PD

🌟 What a fantastic day at the DMESC LMS Forum Fall Meeting hosted by Horatio! 📚

We kicked off the day with a tour of Mrs. Allen’s high school library, then chauffeured to Mrs. Kendra’s elementary library, soaking in all their innovative ideas.
Cassandra Barnett, DESE Program Advisor for School Libraries, joined us via Zoom to share valuable updates on library law. 📖✨
We also had a great session with Tyra Hobson, who provided us with essential digital citizenship resources just in time for October’s upcoming Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Digital Citizenship Week.🛡️ Mrs. Stone introduced us to the book, “The Camel Library”. The day wrapped up with engaging grade-level collaboration groups, sparking ideas, and fostering teamwork! 💡
A special shoutout to Mrs. Glasgow and Mrs. Stancil's students for providing our book-themed trinkets. #yourBESTsolution#thinkcoop1st

3 months ago, DMESC
LMS Forum
LMS Forum
LMS Forum
LMS Forum
Dana Ray, Brian Schuller, and Jesse Edge participated in the CCFAL Summit in Little Rock today. The focus of this project is formative assessment and using data to drive instruction. This is a three-year project, and DMESC is honored to be part of the cohort, supporting our districts.
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3 months ago, DMESC
September workshops
DMESC Curriculum Coordinators met to discuss data and receive resources from System Support Specialist Andria Miller.
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3 months ago, DMESC
Curriculum Coordinators meeting
🌟 Exciting Early Childhood News 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of our Early Childhood hashtags contest! 🎉 A big shout-out to Reina Anderson, our talented Foreman Infant and Toddler teacher, for her brilliant contributions: #LittleStepsBigFuture and #BuildingBrightFutures!

In addition to our new hashtags, we are also debuting our fresh logo design that beautifully combines the colors of DMESC with HIPPY's vibrant orange and Local Leads blue. And, of course, we had to incorporate “Miami” flamingo pink in there somewhere! (IYKYK) This new look embodies our commitment to nurturing growth and potential in every DMESC child .💖✨

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3 months ago, DMESC
Early Childhood logo
📚✨ Enhancing School Attendance - Combating Chronic Absenteeism📚✨
Hosted in partnership with ADE-DESE and Attendance Works, we brought together school administrators and personnel to tackle chronic absenteeism. Dr. Roger Guevara deepened attendees' understanding of attendance issues, explored the role of attendance teams, and examined a multi-tiered approach to improving student engagement. Together, we’re setting customized attendance goals to boost school-wide success! 📚✨
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3 months ago, DMESC
professional development