DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

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The Director of DMESC, Mr. Weston, expressed his gratitude to the ABC Preschool staff during a meeting held in the Grand Hall. He acknowledged and appreciated their dedicated efforts in supporting and nurturing our preschool students. #thinkcoop1st

Preschool teachers were introduced to the wonderful world of designing and editing with Canva by Tyra Hobson. They explored the wide range of templates Canva offers and discovered how to personalize them for their classrooms. #thinkcoop1st

Anita's been busy fingerprinting new teachers and educators for the upcoming school year! We truly appreciate her hard work, which doesn't go unnoticed. To schedule an appointment, give Anita a call at 479-385-4319. #thinkcoop1st

Petie Barber with WRS provided preschool teachers with a quick working knowledge of the basics of their Promethean Interactive Panels and how use to increase student engagement in the classroom. #thinkcoop1st

Emily Gaines along with student Jessica Stringfellow from Lake Hamilton, provided beginning-level instruction using Glowforge in the classroom. Teachers got to complete hands-on projects and received resources on incorporating this technology in the classroom. #thinkcoop1st

Year 1 Novice Teacher Bootcamp wrapped up today. The skills acquired will guide them in their teaching practice to become successful educators. It's just the first step in their journey, and we eagerly anticipate their growth in the profession. #thinkcoop1st

Nena Land, the DeQueen Technology Coordinator, conducted training on LightBurn Software today. Nena ensured that the training had a specific focus on CNC lasering. It was an engaging and informative session that left participants buzzing with inspiration! #thinkcoop1st

Amy Montgomery, the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist, welcomed Year 1 novice teachers to their NT Bootcamp. The new educators had the chance to meet DMESC specialists and engage in team-building activities. #thinkcoop1st

This practical approach to online educator training provides teachers a choice in selecting the digital resources that they want to learn… while working from home in their PJs if they choose! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Nikki Stancil, Horatio's CTE teacher, provided DMESC CTE educators with Perkins updates and procedures. They also discussed FBLA updates on new region developments and how to encourage student leadership. #thinkcoop1st

Educators explored the Arkansas K-6 science standards by engaging in grade-specific investigations in science that integrate the three dimensions: science and engineering practices, core disciplinary ideas, and crosscutting concepts. #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Year 1 Novice Teachers kicked off the week with Amy Montgomery, DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist, by developing their own classroom management plans using effective teacher strategies. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Dr. Robin Finley provided information on how to effectively manage a school's social media with valuable tips and tricks for engaging an audience, promoting content, and creating impactful posts that resonate with students, parents, and the wider community. #thinkcoop1st

Teachers explored inclusive teaching strategies and practices for all students, focusing on the "why" and "how" of inclusion and various instructional strategies to teach, support, and challenge students, including a firsthand experience of an inclusive math lesson. #thinkcoop1st

FACS teachers gathered as a PLC (Professional Learning Community) to discuss pertinent CTE matters in LEARNS, stay updated on FCCLA developments, and engage in a lunch and learn lab. It's always a fantastic day for CTE at DMESC! #thinkcoop1st

Educators dove into the "ins and outs" of small group instruction in grades K-2 with Karla Byrne. They also looked at the essential assessments used in RISE to determine the most effective way to form groups. #thinkcoop1st

Tyra Hobson shared how to take her favorite tech tools to the limit to meet the needs of ALL learners today using AI, Chrome Extensions, Google, and Canva to increase student engagement. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Essential Classroom Management is an interactive training designed to help educators promote positive behaviors in the classroom. Allison shared strategies and behavior expectations as well as how to establish rules and routines for the classroom. #thinkcoop1st

In this interactive session with Chris Bronke, participants experienced ways in which Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help teachers and leaders remove barriers to optimal learning. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.