Happy Cow-loween from Oden Preschool! Farmer Kim was busy herding her cattle through the on-campus trunk or treat supported by our local community. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
As November begins, let us embrace the spirit of growth and gratitude in our schools. May this month be filled with new discoveries and enriched learning experiences.
Together, let's make this November a month of inspiration and educational growth. #thinkcoop1st. We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
The October staff meeting was informative, featuring specialists who shared about new grants received. These included Local LEADS, NIET-AR LEAD Designation, DCTE - Girl Power to the Max - Next Level, DCTE - Be a Model, Break the Mold, and Migrant Program grants. Our featured program of the month was Community Health Nurse Specialist, Cheryl Byrd. Cheryl discussed her role, responsibilities, and collaboration with school nurses regarding topics such as laws, scope of practice, and new teacher orientation. Her program offers valuable resources, ranging from emerging tobacco products to mental health services. Cheryl is a valued member of DMESC, and we appreciate her contributions to our districts. The meeting concluded with productive discussions in our PLCs (Professional Learning Communities). #thinkcoop1st
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🍬The biggest treat of this job? Working with incredible educators like you. Happy Halloween!🎃 #Halloween #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.🍬🎃👻
Feather Linn, Bailey Education coach, recently delivered a presentation on HQIM to the Mena School District leadership team, comprising representatives from Louise Durham and Holly Harshman Elementary schools. DMESC is excited to collaborate with Bailey through the Communities of Practice grant from DESE. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
This TOT session was a comprehensive overview of the ATLAS classroom assessment tools.🎒Educators utilized the "wizard" to create quick assessments, crafted their own items, and learned how to use working groups. #thinkcoop1st
📢 Big news! DMESC is proud to announce that Girl Power to the Max! 💪💥is taking it "Next Level". 🚀 This year's DCTE Innovation Grant award expands across seven educational cooperatives in the amount of $305,000.00. 😮🙌 This amazing opportunity is specifically designed to encourage and support the participation of our female students in a phenomenal student project event. Mark your calendars, because on February 8, 2024, DMESC will be hosting our talented students for a day filled with innovation and excitement! 💡 But that's not all! The winners of our event will then go on to attend a regional competition, facing off against students from across SWArkansas! 🌐🏆Together, we are taking Girl Power to the Max! to the “NEXT LEVEL”! Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be inspired! 💪✨ #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
📢Today, we had the privilege of having Dr. Lee Smith share some incredible insights with our board of directors. 📊💡Dr. Smith took us on a deep dive into the world of his district data dashboard and data analysis process. 📈🔍 It was an eye-opening session that shed light on the power of data in shaping our educational landscape. 💪✨#thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
DMESC CTE Coordinator Stacey Southerland visited schools with DCTE Regional Specialist, Jessica Thomas. They visited six districts to build stronger relationships with DCTE and to offer assistance to help strengthen and build strong programs!
Thank you Jessica Thomas for your leadership! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
Who knew math could be so much fun???? Our DMESC Foster Grandparents braved the rain to attend Making Math Fun with Shannon Miller, DMESC Math Specialist. They played games as well as created" make and take manipulatives to use with their students. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
DMESC's Foster Grandparent Program Director Terry Young and Volunteer Coordinator Ann Frachiseur recruited grandparents at their booth at the Nashville Golden Gathering. Several of our grandparents were in attendance and enjoyed all of the activities in the park. #thinkcoop1st
Thank you to everyone who attended our empowering leadership session! We explored the critical leadership behaviors of principals and team leaders, focusing on building a collaborative culture and a school-wide emphasis on learning. #thinkcoop1st
The October board meeting has been moved to next Friday, October 27, 2023.
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🎉 Big congratulations to DMESC on qualifying for the NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching) Lead Teacher Designation grant, worth $25,000! 🏆 We are thrilled to continue our efforts in providing exceptional mentorship and support for novice teachers, and we are excited to witness the positive impact this grant will have on future educators. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
DMESC Teacher Center Committee representatives met for their first meeting today. These members heard from CS Specialist Ashley Kincannon and Instructional Technology Coordinator Tyra Hobson. TCC and Assistant Director Dana Ray went over PD and User Satisfaction data and as well other important information. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
🏆Happy Bosses Day! 🥇 Thank you Mr. Weston and Mrs. Ray for your exceptional leadership and for going above and beyond to support all of us at DMESC!💯 #BossesDay #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.👏
🍩Hey educators,🍫 it's National Dessert Day🍰! Treat yourself to something sweet 🧁because you absolutely deserve it! 🍪#DessertDay #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.🥧🍦
Stacey Southerland, DMESC CTE Coordinator, and ACTE President, Katie Robertson, SCSC CTE Coordinator, and Shannon Puckett, SWESC CTE Coordinator, presented on collaborative partnerships between educational cooperatives, workforce, and business and industry. #thinkcoop1st
Cortney Jackson working with Dierks Ready for Learning Team. DMESC in partnership with Bailey Education Group is providing professional learning for leaders and teachers in the area of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) through a grant from DESE called Communities of Practice (CoP). 9 districts in DMESC are participating in this grant. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
PRESS RELEASE
DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS: The DeQueen-Mena
Educational Cooperative-Early Childhood Program which serves Polk, Montgomery,
Sevier, Little River, and Howard counties announce that it will be destroying all special education due process forms and records of children who were dismissed, transitioned, dropped from the program, or found to be eligible for preschool special education or speech therapy services prior to or during the 2016-2017 school terms, according to state and federal guidelines.
Parents have the right to review and request copies of these records before they are
destroyed. The records will be available for viewing through November 6, 2023, at the DeQueen-Mena Educational Cooperative in Gillham, AR. They will be destroyed on November 16, 2023. If you wish to view your child’s records please call the Early
Childhood Coordinator at 479-385-4319 to schedule an appointment.
THESE RECORDS ARE NOT YOUR CHILD’S PERMANENT SCHOOL RECORDS.
THEY ARE SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS FORMS AND RECORDS.
