DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

Be the Light in a Child's Life Today! BECOME A FOSTER GRANDPARENT Assist children with mentoring, tutoring, and support. Contact Terry Young 870-845-7771 https://www.dmesc.org/page/foster-grandparents #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

A HOT day was put to good use investigating the water quality at the Cossatot River State Park and Natural Area. Macroinvertebrates were collected and data was used with the biotic index; in phase two, several types of chemical tests were performed with collected water samples. We've got a healthy water ecosystem here! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

The amazing staff at DMESC is hard at work, providing valuable support to districts with top-notch ATLAS (Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System) training, data disaggregation, and new standards overview, ensuring that everyone stays up-to-date and ahead of the game. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Cheryl Byrd, DMESC Community Health Nurse Specialist, goes above and beyond to equip early childhood teachers with valuable skills through her American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification program. We are grateful that Cheryl provides this engaging learning experience to empower and prepare our educators to handle any emergency situation with confidence!

On the second day of Year 2 Novice Teachers' training, they had a jam-packed schedule of valuable sessions. Allison Mears covered Targeted Behavior Intervention strategies, equipping the teachers with effective techniques. Dr. Diann Gathright provided insights into all things TESS, enhancing their understanding of the evaluation system. Additionally, Cindy Hensley shared differentiation strategies to help teachers meet the diverse needs of their students. It was an enriching day filled with practical knowledge and skills for these educators. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

DMESC Ag teachers and students had hands-on training with BOSS technician Ken Trenholm on July 31st. They learned about laser machine set-up and maintenance and worked with different materials to develop machine skills. Everyone left with various project ideas. Special thanks to the DeQueen HS Ag department for hosting! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Stacey Southerland recently had an engaging visit with Chase McCormick, Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor at Mena Middle School. They explored innovative approaches to agricultural education and discussed ways to motivate students in pursuing their passion for agriculture. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

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The Director of DMESC, Mr. Weston, expressed his gratitude to the ABC Preschool staff during a meeting held in the Grand Hall. He acknowledged and appreciated their dedicated efforts in supporting and nurturing our preschool students. #thinkcoop1st

Preschool teachers were introduced to the wonderful world of designing and editing with Canva by Tyra Hobson. They explored the wide range of templates Canva offers and discovered how to personalize them for their classrooms. #thinkcoop1st

Anita's been busy fingerprinting new teachers and educators for the upcoming school year! We truly appreciate her hard work, which doesn't go unnoticed. To schedule an appointment, give Anita a call at 479-385-4319. #thinkcoop1st

Petie Barber with WRS provided preschool teachers with a quick working knowledge of the basics of their Promethean Interactive Panels and how use to increase student engagement in the classroom. #thinkcoop1st

Emily Gaines along with student Jessica Stringfellow from Lake Hamilton, provided beginning-level instruction using Glowforge in the classroom. Teachers got to complete hands-on projects and received resources on incorporating this technology in the classroom. #thinkcoop1st

Year 1 Novice Teacher Bootcamp wrapped up today. The skills acquired will guide them in their teaching practice to become successful educators. It's just the first step in their journey, and we eagerly anticipate their growth in the profession. #thinkcoop1st

Nena Land, the DeQueen Technology Coordinator, conducted training on LightBurn Software today. Nena ensured that the training had a specific focus on CNC lasering. It was an engaging and informative session that left participants buzzing with inspiration! #thinkcoop1st

Amy Montgomery, the DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist, welcomed Year 1 novice teachers to their NT Bootcamp. The new educators had the chance to meet DMESC specialists and engage in team-building activities. #thinkcoop1st

This practical approach to online educator training provides teachers a choice in selecting the digital resources that they want to learn… while working from home in their PJs if they choose! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.

Nikki Stancil, Horatio's CTE teacher, provided DMESC CTE educators with Perkins updates and procedures. They also discussed FBLA updates on new region developments and how to encourage student leadership. #thinkcoop1st

Educators explored the Arkansas K-6 science standards by engaging in grade-specific investigations in science that integrate the three dimensions: science and engineering practices, core disciplinary ideas, and crosscutting concepts. #thinkcoop1st

DMESC Year 1 Novice Teachers kicked off the week with Amy Montgomery, DMESC Mentoring Program Specialist, by developing their own classroom management plans using effective teacher strategies. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.