DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

During today’s workshop, Andria Miller highlighted the significance of inclusive practices in curriculum development and shared effective instructional methods that can be applied to any curriculum. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Brian’s workshop focused on how to effectively assess students' knowledge of science. Teachers explored the purpose of assessments and their role in supporting student learning. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

K-2 RISE Academy Day 6: Comprehension with Karla Byrne. Today’s training provided educators with in-depth knowledge related to the science of reading, evidence-based instructional strategies, and making data decisions for ALL students. #thinkcoop1st

We managed to capture an amazing snapshot of Mrs. Dana Ray, the Assistant Director and TCC of DMESC, during a break at the AAEA Summer Conference in Little Rock. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC Director, Mr. Benny Weston, and CTE Coordinator, Stacey Southerland, are attending the 48th annual AAEA Summer Conference, Building Arkansas’s Future Workforce, in Little Rock this week.

Beau McCastlin, DeQueen PS Communications Director and DQTV Instructor, was invited to present at the AAEA summer conference. Beau and his students shared the day-to-day work of DQTV; the mission, student awards and internships, and how the program balances storytelling and live streaming. Thank you Beau for representing DMESC Career & Technicals programs in such a positive way!

Karla Byrne explored how sound walls can be used in the classroom. Topics discussed were understanding the purpose, and how to build, use, and move students toward independent use of the sound wall. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Traci Smith shared The Digital Public Library and its curated source sets. This resource saves time and energy by putting together a variety of primary sources about historical topics along with background information and higher-level teaching questions. #thinkcoop1st

Andria Miller and Shannon Miller provided DMESC teachers an update on the new Arkansas Math Assessment and Standards, and also give them an opportunity to look at the assessment blueprint. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

This is your last chance to register and attend Tech It to the Limit with Tyra Hobson. This hands-on workshop will cover the HOT TOPICS IN ED TECH including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom, Chrome Extensions, and Google Updates! #thinkcoop1st

Lisa Schuller met with educators today on reading strategies in the core subjects of math, science, social studies, and ELA. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Thank you to Dedra McCastlain for hosting and catering the DMESC LMS Forum at DeQueen Primary. The group toured the DeQueen high school and Studio. Thank you to Kristie Smith and Dedra for stepping up and providing lessons on Educator Wellness and Canva. #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Perkins consortia members received Brother Scan & Cut machines and training for the FACS classroom with Stacey Southerland in the J Frank Scott STEM Center. #thinkcoop1st

This workshop introduced common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and taught a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. #thinkcoop1st

ArPEP Year 1 teachers received training on parent communication during the Meddling Mamas and Prying Papas professional development session The session was led by Lea Myers of the Willing Ways group. Teachers learned about various parenting styles and ways to build positive two-way communication with parents.

Brian Butler, co-author of the book “What About Us?” Presented to DMESC early childhood staff on the PLC process for Pre-K. It was a great day of learning about collaboration! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Shannon Miller offered teachers strategies to teach fluency and promote student metacognition. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

BEST DAY EVER!!! The first DMESC Educator Wellness Conference is in the books…. Educators created essential oil bath salts, blended protein smoothies, practiced yoga, and participated in mind-body awareness. A special Thank you to DMESC Preschool for partnering in the Educator Wellness Conference. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC @ ADE Summit!! The 2023 ADE Summit was a huge success including three days filled with learning, sharing, and networking. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed!

Day 1 of DMESC Educator Wellness was a success! Dr. Regina Stephens Owens from Solution Tree captivated an audience of over 150 educators with routines to improve their overall wellness. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.