DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

Kristina Eisenhower & Brooke McCain from DESE conducted a summative data training for District Testing Coordinators and building leaders for DMESC districts on interpreting scores from the spring 2024 ATLAS summative assessment. #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution

Oden Preschool cleaned up around the campus today by picking up trash and removing limbs from the walking trail. We learned the importance of placing trash in the proper receptacles and ensuring that our walking trail is safe for everyone. #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Board of Directors met to discuss coop business and analyze ATLAS data. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

🍂🍁 Exciting News from DMESC! 🍂🍁 Today, we were thrilled to welcome approximately 80 participants from across the state and the DMESC area at our first Early Childhood Town Hall meeting in the Grand Hall! 🎉 Karen Garner, our Local Leads Captain, kicked off the event with inspiring presentations from key speakers including Tonya Williams, Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Early Childhood, Lori Bridges, Assistant Director of Operations & Program Supervisor of the Office of Early Childhood, and Leigh Keener from the State Board of Education. A special shoutout to the student volunteers from Mrs. Adriana Hogg’s class at Dierks High School for their amazing support! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation. Together, we’re making a difference! ✨ 🍂🍁 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Happy Boss's Day to our fiery red-headed leaders! You both keep us on our toes and our minds buzzing with creativity! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

We will have a planning session for Battle of the Books and the Reading Fair on October 24 from 9:00 - 12:00. We will meet in the Montgomery/Polk room of the Conference Center at DMESC. #thinkcoop1st https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=542851

Our Foster Grandparents helped Ann Frachiseur, our FGP Volunteer Coordinator, recruit new members at the Golden Gathering in Nashville last Thursday. All had a good time! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Join us for a special Town Hall meeting at the Grand Hall on DMESC campus! Local Lead Coordinator Karen Garner is preparing an informative session for our educators, providers, and the community. The Office of Early Childhood will be presenting valuable information. #thinkcoop1st

Andria Miller and Shannon Miller are working with Louise Durham Elementary teachers putting in the necessary work to ensure student growth! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Oden Preschool had the honor of visiting with Officer Katie. She talked to the students about her job and the students toured her patrol unit. Thanks, Officer Katie for this hands-on learning experience during our Community Helper lesson. #thinkcoop1st #orsdlifeprep

Remember to explore our Digital Citizenship website, which offers a variety of resources for classroom use during Digital Citizenship Week, from Oct. 14 to 18. https://sites.google.com/dmesc.org/controltpd/digital-citizenship #thinkcoop1st

What's your FAVORITE BOOK? Celebrate National Book Month with us and share your all-time favorite title! 📚 Join us this October to promote literacy and ignite a love for books among students! #NationalBookMonth #thinkcoop1st

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Learn what you can do at https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Don't miss out on the CyberPatriot competition! The teacher with the most student certifications will win an exciting prize package. Right now, Ashdown is leading the charge—let's see who can catch up! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

ESOL coordinators met today at DMESC with the DESE Regional Specialist to share questions/concerns and network with neighboring district coordinators. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

The ACTC (Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators) want to take a moment to honor Lisa who is bravely facing breast cancer. Lisa has shown immense strength, courage, and resilience in her fight. We are with you every step of the way! #fightlikeagirl

🚩🤖 Attention all DMESC Computer Science teachers! Sign up your team now for the DMESC’s CTF (Capture The Flag) Event. The ADE Computer Science team will lead this digital/physical scavenger hunt in which students in grades 6-12 will be challenged to solve problems in order to capture "flags". This event presents an exciting educational opportunity for students. No experience required. 🛜💻 Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdDIC0Qzcs8xnuub7QwTnA4fSRToAmKdo0JBXCoUqnrxq_6A/viewform?usp=sf_link #ARKidsCanCode #CSforAR #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

🧘‍♀️❤️‍🩹This World Mental Health Day, remember to prioritize self-care! Student achievement requires your best self!! 🎽🚶‍♂️‍➡️ #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Curriculum Coordinators met to hear updates and discuss current topics of interest. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Dr. Curtis Cunningham guided educators during Day 5 of the Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar today at DMESC. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed