DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

DMESC continues to make progress as Don, Lucas, and Bruce work on the renovations of the Special Services Building. This facility accommodates Amy Montgomery - R&R Specialist, Cindy Hensley - GT Specialist, and Autumn Pope - LEA Supervisor. #thinkcoop1st

We had the BEST Summer Help EVER!! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

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

Shout out to our Summer Help, Lucas and Xitlali “Golly"! Lucas did a little bit of everything to help us get started and kept us rolling thru the summer while Golly ran our Coop Pantry, along with setting up and tearing down workshops. #thinkcoop1st

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

Foster grandparents always have the most fun at their workshops! David Verdu spoke to the grandparents at DMESC and GFESC last week to help get them ready for a new school year. He encouraged them to think about their roles and relationships with students and to continue to fulfill their purpose. Three of our grandparents were recognized for serving in the FGP program for 20 years. Congratulations to Nelda Scoggins, Barbara Robertson and Ruby Smith! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

The amazing staff at DMESC is hard at work, providing valuable support to Mt. Ida school district with top-notch ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System) training, data disaggregation, and new standards overview, ensuring that everyone stays up-to-date and ahead of the game. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Don’t forget to reach out to DMESC after you start BACK TO SCHOOL! If you haven’t downloaded our new APP, do so NOW! It's everything DeQueen Mena ESC, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3M5v6EI Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3M7JpJ3 #thinkcoop1st

It was an informative staff meeting that kicked off the new school year for the DMESC. Mr. Weston prepared everyone by providing information about the LEARNS Act, and time was spent working in our PLCs. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

SHOUT OUT to our amazing DMESC team! We are grateful for everyone pulling together to Serve and Support our Schools So that ALL Students Succeed! #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Early Childhood had the privilege of hosting David Edward Garcia, an incredible motivational comedian. He inspired us with his insightful talk on working with diverse "at-risk" students and shared tips on how to make this year the best year ever. #thinkcoop1st

The amazing staff at DMESC is hard at work, providing valuable support to DeQueen School District with ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System) training, data disaggregation, and new standards overview. #thinkcoop1st

The amazing staff at DMESC is hard at work, providing valuable support to Mineral Springs School District with ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System) training, data disaggregation, and new standards overview. #thinkcoop1st

Be the Light in a Child's Life Today! BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT Assist children with mentoring, tutoring, and support. Contact Terry Young 870-845-7771 https://www.dmesc.org/page/foster-grandparents #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

A HOT day was put to good use investigating the water quality at the Cossatot River State Park and Natural Area. Macroinvertebrates were collected and data was used with the biotic index; in phase two, several types of chemical tests were performed with collected water samples. We've got a healthy water ecosystem here! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

The amazing staff at DMESC is hard at work, providing valuable support to districts with top-notch ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System) training, data disaggregation, and new standards overview, ensuring that everyone stays up-to-date and ahead of the game. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Cheryl Byrd, DMESC Community Health Nurse Specialist, goes above and beyond to equip early childhood teachers with valuable skills through her American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification program. We are grateful that Cheryl provides this engaging learning experience to empower and prepare our educators to handle any emergency situation with confidence!

On the second day of Year 2 Novice Teachers' training, they had a jam-packed schedule of valuable sessions. Allison Mears covered Targeted Behavior Intervention strategies, equipping the teachers with effective techniques. Dr. Diann Gathright provided insights into all things TESS, enhancing their understanding of the evaluation system. Additionally, Cindy Hensley shared differentiation strategies to help teachers meet the diverse needs of their students. It was an enriching day filled with practical knowledge and skills for these educators. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC Ag teachers and students had hands-on training with BOSS technician Ken Trenholm on July 31st. They learned about laser machine set-up and maintenance and worked with different materials to develop machine skills. Everyone left with various project ideas. Special thanks to the DeQueen HS Ag department for hosting! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Stacey Southerland recently had an engaging visit with Chase McCormick, Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor at Mena Middle School. They explored innovative approaches to agricultural education and discussed ways to motivate students in pursuing their passion for agriculture. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.