Dr. Robin Finley provided information on how to effectively manage a school's social media with valuable tips and tricks for engaging an audience, promoting content, and creating impactful posts that resonate with students, parents, and the wider community.
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Teachers explored inclusive teaching strategies and practices for all students, focusing on the "why" and "how" of inclusion and various instructional strategies to teach, support, and challenge students, including a firsthand experience of an inclusive math lesson.
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FACS teachers gathered as a PLC (Professional Learning Community) to discuss pertinent CTE matters in LEARNS, stay updated on FCCLA developments, and engage in a lunch and learn lab. It's always a fantastic day for CTE at DMESC!
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Educators dove into the "ins and outs" of small group instruction in grades K-2 with Karla Byrne. They also looked at the essential assessments used in RISE to determine the most effective way to form groups.
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Tyra Hobson shared how to take her favorite tech tools to the limit to meet the needs of ALL learners today using AI, Chrome Extensions, Google, and Canva to increase student engagement.
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Essential Classroom Management is an interactive training designed to help educators promote positive behaviors in the classroom. Allison shared strategies and behavior expectations as well as how to establish rules and routines for the classroom.
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In this interactive session with Chris Bronke, participants experienced ways in which Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help teachers and leaders remove barriers to optimal learning.
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During today’s workshop, Andria Miller highlighted the significance of inclusive practices in curriculum development and shared effective instructional methods that can be applied to any curriculum.
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Brian’s workshop focused on how to effectively assess students' knowledge of science. Teachers explored the purpose of assessments and their role in supporting student learning.
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K-2 RISE Academy Day 6: Comprehension with Karla Byrne. Today’s training provided educators with in-depth knowledge related to the science of reading, evidence-based instructional strategies, and making data decisions for ALL students.
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We managed to capture an amazing snapshot of Mrs. Dana Ray, the Assistant Director and TCC of DMESC, during a break at the AAEA Summer Conference in Little Rock.
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DMESC Director, Mr. Benny Weston, and CTE Coordinator, Stacey Southerland, are attending the 48th annual AAEA Summer Conference, Building Arkansas’s Future Workforce, in Little Rock this week.
Beau McCastlin, DeQueen PS Communications Director and DQTV Instructor, was invited to present at the AAEA summer conference. Beau and his students shared the day-to-day work of DQTV; the mission, student awards and internships, and how the program balances storytelling and live streaming.
Thank you Beau for representing DMESC Career & Technicals programs in such a positive way!
Karla Byrne explored how sound walls can be used in the classroom. Topics discussed were understanding the purpose, and how to build, use, and move students toward independent use of the sound wall.
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Traci Smith shared The Digital Public Library and its curated source sets. This resource saves time and energy by putting together a variety of primary sources about historical topics along with background information and higher-level teaching questions.
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Andria Miller and Shannon Miller provided DMESC teachers an update on the new Arkansas Math Assessment and Standards, and also give them an opportunity to look at the assessment blueprint.
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This is your last chance to register and attend Tech It to the Limit with Tyra Hobson. This hands-on workshop will cover the HOT TOPICS IN ED TECH including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom, Chrome Extensions, and Google Updates!
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Lisa Schuller met with educators today on reading strategies in the core subjects of math, science, social studies, and ELA.
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Thank you to Dedra McCastlain for hosting and catering the DMESC LMS Forum at DeQueen Primary. The group toured the DeQueen high school and Studio. Thank you to Kristie Smith and Dedra for stepping up and providing lessons on Educator Wellness and Canva.
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DMESC Perkins consortia members received Brother Scan & Cut machines and training for the FACS classroom with Stacey Southerland in the J Frank Scott STEM Center.
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