DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

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

Beau Mac Castlin delivers a presentation to Secondary and Post-Secondary CTE Coordinators at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. Beau highlights how student-led learning and CTE have positively impacted the lives of students in his home district of De Queen. #thinkcoop1st #ATOY24

Did you know October is Arkansas Farm to School Month? Help us spread the word and bring awareness to this amazing program. More information about Arkansas Farm to School Month can be found at arfarmtoschool.org/about/farm-to-school-month/. #ARF2SMonth24 #thinkcoop1st

Mrs. Keeney’s Computer Science students in Ashdown have been hard at work earning their Tech Caregiver certifications! #thinkcoop1st #WeAreAshdown

A big shoutout to the Air Evac Life Team for landing their helicopter and taking the time to visit with the students at Nashville ABC Preschool! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

The ACTC/CIRT team is attending the AG Cybersecurity Summit, exchanging strategies to proactively protect Arkansans. By harnessing the power of collaboration, we're better equipping our districts to tackle cybercrimes effectively. #thinkcoop1st

✏️DMESC Tech Coordinators are learning the latest in cybersecurity at the Attorney General's Cybersecurity Summit in Little Rock! They’re soaking up valuable insights to keep our systems secure. Excited to see how this knowledge transforms our approach! 💡 #thinkcoop1st

What: Foundations of Reading Test Tutoring When: October 22-23 Where: DMESC Conference Center Time: 9-4 Who: anyone needing to pass the Foundations of Reading Test Presenter: Christy Whisenhunt https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=542405

#thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

#NationalCoachesDay is here! Join us with @PositiveCoachingAlliance to honor the coaches who go beyond wins and losses to make a lasting impact on our lives. Coaches, we are grateful for your greatness! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

A Learning Disability diagnosis isn’t a sentence to a lesser life! DMESC advocates for increased awareness and the removal of stigma-related barriers, enabling students to access the support necessary to achieve their full potential. #ldmonth #thinkcoop1st

💙💚October is National Principals Month, a chance for us to recognize and honor the crucial role these dedicated individuals play in shaping the success of their schools and students. Join DMESC in showing gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and unwavering commitment of these incredible leaders. 💙💚 #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

We work across 12 districts and often have limited interaction with each other throughout the school year. However, it's always a delightful surprise to bump into another specialist while on assignment in a district. If you happen to see Brian, be sure to ask about his new song titled 'Brian the Science Guy!'" #orsdlifeprep #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Tyra has launched a website filled with resources for celebrating Digital Citizenship Week (Oct. 14-18) and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For questions, contact Tyra Hobson, Technology Coordinator, at tyra.hobson@dmesc.org. #thinkcoop1st

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

Stacey Southerland is joined by fellow CTE Coordinators from ESCs across the state at the Draft Day Conference in Little Rock. With Draft Day set for Spring 2025, this dedicated team is gearing up to achieve significant accomplishments. #thinkcoop1st

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you, Mrs. Olivia, for your hard work and dedication in keeping our buildings clean. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Today's quarterly meeting involved discussions among DMESC GT Coordinators to share information, resources, and strategies for enhancing the education of gifted students. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In honor of cyber safety, we are excited to announce a special contest aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness among our students and staff. The teacher who secures the highest number of completed CyberPatriot certifications will win an exclusive prize package! How to Earn a CyberPatriot Certification: Complete the CyberPatriot training program. Achieve a score of 80% or higher on the CyberPatriot exam. Upload your certificates to the Arkansas CyberPatriot database. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn volunteer hours by helping elderly members of the community improve their cybersecurity awareness. It’s a great way to give back while boosting your own knowledge! Let’s work together to boost our cybersecurity knowledge and make this month a success! For more information about the program, visit the CyberGenerations website, or contact Tyra Hobson, tyra.hobson@dmesc.org. #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed

Hello October!! #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed