Congratulations to Brandi Lamb, 7-12 Math teacher at Umpire High School, Cossatot River School District, on successfully passing her edTPA Portfolio and completing the requirements of the ArPEP program! Well done, Brandi!
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13 days ago, DMESC
ArPEP edTPA
Congratulations to Kristan Shaddon, 7-9 ELA teacher at Mt. Ida High School, on successfully passing her edTPA Portfolio and completing the requirements of the ArPEP program!
Well done, Kristan!
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13 days ago, DMESC
ArPEP edTPA
DMESC Summer PD 2026
Let's Get Curious Instead of Furious: Adopting a Teaching Mindset Instead of a Policing Mindset Toward AI and Academic Integrity
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Register: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=572960
13 days ago, DMESC
summer PD
💙 Volunteer Spotlight 💙
A special thank you to Ann Frachiseur, our Foster Grandparent Program Volunteer Coordinator, for her dedication, leadership, and the care she pours into this program.
Your hard work supports our Foster Grandparents in meaningful ways, and we truly appreciate the difference you make every day! 👏
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#AmericorpsSeniors
#FosterGrandparents60
14 days ago, DMESC
volunteer recognition
volunteer recognition
volunteer recognition
DMESC Summer PD 2026
Ignite the Spark: How Engagement Drives Positive Behavior
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Register: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=576732
14 days ago, DMESC
summer PD
Volunteer Recognition Day!
DMESC is proud to recognize our incredible Foster Grandparent Program volunteers who give their time, care, and heart to support students across our districts.
Your kindness, encouragement, and presence make a lasting impact in the lives of children every single day. We are so grateful for all that you do!
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#AmericorpsSeniors
#FosterGrandparents60
14 days ago, DMESC
Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparent Program
DMESC Summer PD 2026
From Chaos to Calm: Moving Beyond Punishment to Solve Your Toughest Classroom Behaviors
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Register: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=573233
16 days ago, DMESC
summer PD

🎉 Ashdown Preschool celebrated Arkansas Children’s Week with a fun-filled lineup of activities!
Students enjoyed snowcones provided by Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Sandy with Head Start, a special classroom read-aloud by Johnatvious Baker, and an exciting visit from a Millwood State Park Ranger who shared animal skulls and furs. The Cossatot River Rangers also stopped by with Betty the king snake and King Louis the rat snake, and the Kinders gave a special performance to top off the celebration! 👏🐍🍧📚
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16 days ago, DMESC
Arkansas Children's Week
Arkansas Children's Week

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#thinkcoop1st



16 days ago, DMESC
summer PD
Behind every smooth day, successful meeting, organized detail, and welcoming smile is an incredible administrative professional making it all happen. 💙

Next week, in honor of National Administrative Professionals Day, DMESC proudly celebrates the dedication, professionalism, and heart our administrative team brings each and every day. Your hard work keeps us moving forward, and we are truly grateful for all you do.

Please join us in thanking these amazing professionals for the vital role they play in our success!
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16 days ago, DMESC
Admin Professional Day
DMESC held its April Board Meeting. We appreciate Candice McPhearson from Virtual Arkansas for presenting to the board and sharing valuable updates. Thank you to our board members for their continued leadership and monthly commitment to supporting our schools.

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16 days ago, DMESC
Board Meeting
🔐 Technology Coordinators from cooperatives across the state recently participated in the CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) Conference, joining OST (Office of State Technology) and other technology professionals to work through a live cyber threat briefing and strengthen statewide readiness. The conference focused on cyber incident preparedness and on developing a new Cyber Incident Response Plan. Arkansas K-12 schools continue to lead the public sector in cybersecurity growth and maturity. 💻👏
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17 days ago, DMESC
CIRT Conference
CIRT Conference

DMESC Summer PD 2026
Effective Classroom Strategies for ALL Teachers
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https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=573239

17 days ago, DMESC
summer PD
DMESC Summer PD 2026
Durable Skills Integration
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https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=575606
17 days ago, DMESC
summer PD

Celebration of Arkansas Children’s Week…. 🎉🎉🎉📚✏️
Local Lead Captain Karen Garner had the opportunity to share a fun exciting book with the children at Precious Moments Childcare Center in Nashville. These children were excited to hear the story IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY by Laura Numeroff. Garner was able to explain how it is important to help others in need, instead of always asking others to help you. These children learned some important social skills from this book and were eager to state ways of helping others. Read to your child today and teach, learn, engage and create memories!❤️📚📙📘📕📗📚❤️ #thinkcoop1st

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#BuildingBrightFutures


17 days ago, DMESC
Arkansas Children's Week
DMESC Summer PD 2026
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Counselors Compass
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=575558
17 days ago, DMESC
Summer PD
DMESC Summer PD 2026
Behavior Strategies 101: Real Answers to Your Minute-by-Minute Behavior Problems
Register: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=573234
17 days ago, DMESC
summer PD
Little learners, big imaginations! 📦✨
De Queen Preschool students celebrated Arkansas Children’s Week by exploring, creating, and learning through the power of boxes! Sometimes the simplest things spark the biggest adventures.
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#BuildingBrightFutures



18 days ago, DMESC
Arkansas Children's Week
Arkansas Children's Week
Arkansas Children's Week

Today was all about outdoor fun and hands-on learning!
From practicing our “baitcasting skills” (no fish were harmed… or caught), to creating colorful masterpieces with sidewalk chalk, our explorers stayed busy.

#LittleStepsBigFuture

#BuildingBrightFutures

#thinkcoop1st

18 days ago, DMESC
Oden Preschool
Oden Preschool
In honor of Arkansas Children’s Week…. Local Lead Captain Karen Garner was thrilled to share a special book with the preschool children at the Dierks ABC preschool. Garner chose a book that would teach these children the importance of STANDING TALL, SHARING A SMILE and ALWAYS DOING YOUR BEST! !! These children were so much fun and were reminded to let their light shine!!! The book chosen and shared was Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. 🍎✏️📚❤️
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#BuildingBrightFutures
18 days ago, DMESC
Arkansas Children's Week
Arkansas Children's Week
Arkansas Children's Week