Educators from Ashdown, DeQueen, and Mena School Districts attended day one of a Foundations of Reading assessment study group with Christy Whisenhunt. She addressed reading development and comprehension in preparation for the Foundations of Reading Test. #thinkcoop1st
The Early Childhood Special Education Collaborative Team met to discuss and plan strategies to create inclusive and supportive environments for DMESC children to thrive and achieve their full potential. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
Let's stand together to raise awareness and work towards ending this intolerable crime. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
DMESC currently has Preschool Job Openings!
Home-Based Educator for Polk County and Howard County
Administrative Assistant for Mena ABC Preschool
Full-time floating paraprofessional in the Montgomery/ Polk County area
https://www.dmesc.org/page/employment
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MASTER SCHEDULING SERIES
DESE kicks off its Master Scheduling Series tomorrow with Creating a District Calendar. For more info, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sdpm8mjV_K8Iqqt_X9L78YWa_BJ4wpuq/view?fbclid=IwAR2JqWVoeWHR354DAqxlROvkjsmPeNjTcv5IUEdUyBY6Ay42GmWd8qipyvc
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Welcome Aboard!! We are pleased to announce that Karen Garner has joined us as the Local LEAD Captain for our DMESC Early Childhood program. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Thank you to all of our DMESC dedicated school board members for their unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of our students. Your service is deeply appreciated. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Wishing all educators a joyful and prosperous New Year! Here's to another year of empowering young minds and creating a positive impact in our communities. May the year be filled with inspiration, success, and meaningful connections. Thank you for all that you do! #thinkcoop1st
Merry Christmas! As we celebrate the joy and warmth of the holiday season, we encourage you to take some time to rest, rejuvenate, and cherish the moments with your loved ones. Your role as educators is invaluable, and we hope the new year brings you renewed energy and inspiration to continue shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation.
Thank you for all that you do, and may the holiday season bring you well-deserved moments of joy and relaxation.
Benny Weston, DMESC Director and and Dana Ray, Asst Director and TCC
Hello Winter, it's time for cozy moments and warm memories... And a much-needed Christmas break! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
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Vicki King, DESE Dyslexia Specialist/Dyslexia Program Advisor visited DMESC and answered questions of the district dyslexia coordinators and spoke on the laws pertaining to educational determination and progress monitoring. #thinkcoop1st
DMESC Early Childhood sent out holiday cheer to all of the preschool staff members! Each location received a hot chocolate charcuterie board to express our gratitude for everything they do. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
DMESC and GFESC Foster Grandparents were recognized this month for their years of service and dedication to the program with pins and certificates as well as recognition gifts. A little Christmas fun and lunch were also added in. Grandparents also started working on their MLK service projects for the new year. Grandparents make blankets to be donated to the Children's Hospital, Cancer Centers, and The Call." #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Together, we've successfully implemented over 100,000 uPar student protocols across Arkansas! This milestone is a testament to your dedication and the collective effort of district leaders across the state. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
This is an official CDC Health Advisory
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2023/pdf/CDC_HAN_503.pdf?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_511-DM118994&ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20503%20-%20COCA%20Subscribers&deliveryName=USCDC_511-DM118994
Stacey Southerland and Andria Miller met with the Mt. Ida School District Leadership team in part 4 of their Boardroom to Classroom training today, focusing on effective planning and smart goals. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
The Horatio School District Leadership team and board president Elizabeth Walker dove into part 4 of their Boardroom to Classroom training today, focusing on effective planning and smart goals. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools for Student Success.
Amy Montgomery, Mentoring Specialist at DMESC, dedicated a day to working alongside Jessica Miller, Year 2 ArPEP, who teaches Kindergarten at OHE in Foreman. Amy provided Jessica with valuable mentoring support toward building her edTPA portfolio. #thinkcoop1st
Shannon Miller, DMESC Math Specialist, delivered Phase 2 of QuEST Y2 Ambitious Teaching Implementation. The primary emphasis was on aiding teachers in refining their instructional strategies to bolster student achievement. #thinkcoop1st
