Girl Power to the Max.. Next Level State competition was a success!!! Congratulations to all DMESC winners!! More info coming soon!! #thinkcoop1st
Kelli and Karen attended the Learns Local Leads meeting today where Karen was one of the local leads spotlight programs! Information was shared on collaborative plans, data collection, and quality assessments of early childhood programs. #thinkcoop1st
Check out the open positions in our 12 districts:
https://bit.ly/dmescdistrictopenings
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DMESC Tech Coordinators from various districts collaborated to work on meeting the requirements of Act 754. This act emphasizes transparency and parental awareness regarding the district's entities that handle student PII. #thinkcoop1st
Thank you Caddo Hills school district for hosting the DMESC CTE Regional Showcase as a part of your Caddo Academy Career Day! What an awesome event to showcase students' amazing opportunities at Caddo Academy. Ten CTE pathways are available at Caddo Academy; each is a top-notch program with passionate educators leading them! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Join us in supporting music education. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Join us in acknowledging the amazing work of school social workers who support student success every day. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
On Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, we want to express our gratitude to the hardworking maintenance team for their dedication and commitment to keeping our facilities running smoothly. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Job Openings at DMESC
Early Childhood Employment Opportunities for the 24-25 school year
Email Kelli Parson, EC Coordinator
kelli.parson@dmesc.org
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Celebrate Read Across America Day!
Join us in promoting literacy and education for children.
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DMESC Assistant Director/TCC Dana Ray was honored to present schools from our co-op area their award for maintaining ESSA school letter grades of B or above at SAU on February 29th. Pictured are DeQueen Superintendent Jason Sanders, Middle School Principal Brandon Lindley, and Junior High Principal Jeff Holcombe. Joining by Zoom: DeQueen Elementary Principal Terriann Phillips and DeQueen Primary Principal Amy Barker, Nashville Elementary Principal Tyra Hughes, Oscar Hamilton Elementary-Foreman Principal Pam Smiley, Cossatot River Primary Principal Lisa Cowart, Cossatot River Elementary Principal Jana Richardson and Cossatot River-Umpire Principal Dr. Mary Lowery. DMESC partnered with state ERZs and AAEA to recognize these high-achieving schools for their hard work and dedication. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED, STARTING TODAY!!!
Contact Amy Montgomery at DMESC for more information. ARKANSAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PATHWAY (ARPEP) is an affordable two-year, work-based, alternative certification program. #thinkcoop1st
Take a break from screens and plug into life this National Day of Unplugging - refresh, recharge, and reconnect. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Happy Leap Day!! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Ashley Kincannon, AR CS Specialist, provided an inspirational day for CS teachers, encompassing exploration of CS content, AI (artificial intelligence), and the distribution of Solar Eclipse packets for students to collect data during the April solar eclipse. #thinkcoop1st
Stacey Southerland's feature in the March edition of the national magazine, Techniques, has filled us with immense pride. Her representation of DMESC on a nationwide scale is exemplary, characterized by her unwavering commitment and relentless work ethic. #thinkcoop1st
DMESC is thrilled to share the news of its collaboration with the Arkansas STEM Coalition in providing solar eclipse glasses to all of our districts!
Contact Amy Montgomery at DMESC for more information. Applications to be accepted open March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024. ARKANSAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PATHWAY (ARPEP) is an affordable two-year, work-based, alternative certification program that the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education administers. Enrollment in this program allows a bachelor’s degree or higher candidate to be licensed and employed as a classroom teacher while completing the necessary requirements for a Standard Arkansas Teaching License. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Literacy coaches provide direct coaching, observation, information about student progress, and feedback to teachers in K-3 classrooms and support school leaders in implementing the Science of Reading and improving literacy school-wide.
Lisa and Karla have worked tirelessly this year supporting this initiative to achieve student growth, teacher growth, and leader growth. Thank you, Literacy Coaches for all you do for DMESC schools! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
The DMESC educators participated in a workshop focused on the solar eclipse. This workshop was part of the Statewide Solar Eclipse Data Collection project, which was a collaboration between the ADE Office of Computer Science, the University of Central Arkansas, and Science Specialists from education cooperatives. The educators who attended the workshop received specialized training and equipment to monitor light and temperature levels during the solar eclipse, which will take place on April 8th, 2024. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
