We believe we have the best PRINCIPALS in the state!! Join us in showing gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and unwavering commitment of these incredible leaders in our DMESC schools. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
Andria Miller, DMESC Math Coach, and Stacey Southerland, DMESC CTE Coordinator, supported Mt Ida's Guiding Coalition today in Cabot AR as they learned from Janel Keating in the important work that is layered within the 4 essential questions of a PLC. #thinkcoop1st
Everyone at DMESC wants to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Faye for her hard work and dedication as the custodian for DMESC. Her efforts do not go unnoticed, and her care ensures a clean and safe environment for everyone. Thank you for all that you do! #thinkcoop1st
Hello October!
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The DMESC early childhood guiding coalition met today and developed mission and vision statements. They will be using the PLC model to improve student success and promote kindergarten readiness.
Vision Statement:
"Our vision is to model success by providing a strong foundation of education for children in their early years, promoting early literacy, and ensuring quality care. We aim to foster social-emotional skills and regulation, empowering children to thrive and reach their full potential."
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The DMESC CS Impact Meeting was an inspiring event for CS teachers. They explored CS content, coding resources, and built a stronger professional learning community (PLC) with Ashley Kincannon, the DMESC CS Specialist. #thinkcoop1st
DMESC met for our monthly staff and specialist meeting. PLC discussions revolved around mission and vision as well as goal setting and data analysis. #thinkcoop1st
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Cheryl Green was chosen by the Arkansas Early Childhood Special Education Unit as one of only 6 coaches to implement the Pyramid Model in Early Childhood in Arkansas. Dierks Preschool was chosen as only one of 6 sites to pilot the program! The Pyramid project works with the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations and is a three year program designed to build local capacity for social and emotional and behavioral intervention for early childhood students. The first two years will be spent developing practices at the implementation sites where the practices will be observed, taught and analyzed by Coaches and members of the support team from DESE and NCPMI. We are so EXCITED and PROUD of Cheryl and our Dierks site for being chosen!
Kudos to Andria Miller and Shannon Miller for guiding Louise Durham's 1st and 2nd-grade teachers in the crucial task of selecting essential standards through PLC work. Their hard work and dedication make us proud! Next up: Proficiency Scales!#thinkcoop1st #gainingasharedclarity
These dedicated Year 1 ArPEP candidates spent their Saturday at DMESC learning about Trauma Informed Classroom Management. #thinkcoop1st #arpep
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Representative DeAnn Vaught visited the DMESC Dierks ABC Preschool. She read to the children and brought them a new American flag and an Arkansas state flag.#thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
Dr. Robin Finley presented "What Does AI Got to do With It?" to DMESC staff and admins. She shared resources for districts exploring student AI use, addressed ethical/privacy concerns, discussed how AI tools can assist educators, and provided AI policy examples. #thinkcoop1st
DMESC Board of Directors met today and heard from Christi Dixon with ESVI, Julie Crum, and Sherry Weston with ESS. Along with regular board business, board president Deric Owens, Caddo Hills Superintendent, shared assessment data and growth goals. Mr. Owens showed how valuable tools such as SmartData Dashboard are to his district in the PLC process. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
The Train the Trainer workshop for DMESC's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Course met today. CERT equips school personnel with the skills to implement CERT curriculum in their districts. #thinkcoop1st
We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
Exciting news! There have been adjustments to the cut scores for the Praxis test. If you've been working hard to pass a test, you might have already achieved the score needed!
Check out the updated chart here: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/For_Licensure_Unit__FINAL_Cut_Score_Updates__Effective_Sept_2023_-_Current_Scores[65]_EEF.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1OdEckvDZtiE8RUQawhIYTNyUMwd-F_cSg-2lFARROBac3Oslxj2DaAH8
For more details on Educator Licensure, visit the DESE site: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/educator-licensure/licensure-assessments?fbclid=IwAR1pId-5dkhtgjqJOkLtvzvNy55M5boh-ZchBHs5pfQUXY4Kk4Hy6G-DOIk
Please note that the Foundations of Reading test score has NOT changed and remains at 233.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Montgomery, DMESC Mentoring Specialist, at amy.montgomery@dmesc.org, 479-385-4319.
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DMESC Director Benny Weston outlined the current plan and next steps in PLC work in Cabot at a statewide meeting of ESCs and ERZs this week.
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Red, white, and blue, firetrucks, and Arkansas Game and Fish, too!
To celebrate Patriot's Day, Mt. Ida Preschool students had the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, explore a fire truck, and meet the Game & Fish dog.
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Pancakes and Pajamas for Grandparents Day 2023 at Mount Ida Preschool.
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