Ready to elevate your lesson planning and maximize student impact? Join us for our upcoming Lesson Internalization Training with Dr. Brasel! 👇

#OURCo-Op #LessonInternalization #TeacherPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #ArkansasTeachers #TeacherSupport #YourBESTSolution

about 3 hours ago, OUR Co-op
lesson internalization PD
☀️ TRADE THE FLUORESCENT LIGHTS FOR SUNLIGHT ☀️

Don't wait, register now for our June 3 PD. Let’s dive into gardening for an immersive professional development experience.

🌿 SESSION TITLE:
OUR Next Generation Science Standards in the Garden

💡 THE EXPERIENCE:
Using activities from Life Lab’s award-winning curricula, you will learn to use a garden as a meaningful context for your students.

⚙️ THE GOAL:
Engage in Next Generation Science and Engineering Practices to master Disciplinary Core Ideas and Cross-Cutting Concepts in a real-world setting, the class garden.

🎁 PARTICIPANT BENEFITS:
✅ Hands-on training & facilitated discussion
✅ Award-winning curriculum provided to take home
✅ Graduate education units available
✅ LUNCH PROVIDED! 🍴

📅 DETAILS:
Lead by: Life Lab
Session ID: 577027
Register Here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=577027
about 15 hours ago, Gwen Rains
garden PD
Register today!
5 days ago, OUR Co-op
AWARE PD
✨Ready to build a more resilient, supportive classroom? Whether you’re looking to master de-escalation techniques or deepen your understanding of trauma-invested practices, the AWARE team has you covered this summer ☀️

These session are designed to give you the "boots-on-the-ground" skills needed to handle tough situations with confidence and compassion ❤️

https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/

#OURCoOp #AWARE #ArkansasAWARE #TeacherPD #TraumaInformed #MentalHealthFirstAid #SummerLearning #EducatorSupport #YourBESTSolution
12 days ago, OUR Co-op
AWARE PD
Looking back at our mid-week visits to Searcy County School District and Ozark Mountain School District!

To the teachers and staff who lead with such patience and grace: you are truly the heart of OURCo-Op. Thank you for letting us stop by to celebrate the incredible impact you have on the next generation! ☀️🌟

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #OUR CoOpCares #GratitudeTour #Day3Recap #ThankYouTeachers #EducationFamily #YourBESTSolution #Leslie #Marshall #WesternGrove #StJoe #OMSD #SCSD
13 days ago, OUR Co-op
teacher appreciation week - wednesday
The stats are in: One teacher impacts over 3,000 lives in a single career. 📈 That is 3,000 futures made brighter right here in our community. We are so excited to celebrate that impact by drawing the winners of our TWO GIANT GIVEAWAY BASKETS today!

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: We are drawing our TWO WINNERS at 3:00pm! This is your last chance to get those nominations in.

TAG every teacher who has made a difference in your life - whether they are your favorite educator or an amazing teammate! One tag = One entry. Let’s finish the week strong! Who is your #1? 👇

#OURCoOp #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters #YourBESTSolution #Alpena #Bergman #Berryville #Cotter #Deer #MtJudea #EurekaSprings #Flippin #GreenForest #Harrison #Jasper #Oark #Kingston #LeadHill #Omaha #OzarkMountain #StJoe #WesternGrove #SearcyCounty #Marshall #Leslie #ValleySprings #Yellville-Summit
13 days ago, OUR Co-op
TEACHER STATS
Our delivery elf was back on the road! 🚐🎁 We had the honor of stopping by Lead Hill, Harrison, Omaha, and Bergman School Districts.

We know these baskets are just a small token compared to the hours of heart and soul you pour into your students, but we hope they brought a smile to your day. We are endlessly thankful for your dedication! 🍎
13 days ago, OUR Co-op
teacher appreciation week - tuesday

THROWBACK THURSDAY!!!! Today, we’re looking back at the educators who saw our potential before we did. We are giving away TWO GOODIE BASKETS to say thank you for that lifelong impact!

Is that life-changing teacher still in the classroom? TAG THEM! If they’ve retired, just drop their name and a "Thank You" to honor their legacy.

BONUS: SHARE this post and tell a story about your favorite teacher.

#ThrowbackThursday #OURCoOp #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters #YourBESTSolution #Alpena #Bergman #Berryville #Cotter #Deer #MtJudea #EurekaSprings #Flippin #GreenForest #Harrison #Jasper #Oark #Kingston #LeadHill #Omaha #OzarkMountain #StJoe #WesternGrove #SearcyCounty #Marshall #Leslie #ValleySprings #Yellville-Summit

14 days ago, OUR Co-op
Throwback Thursday educator post
This week, we hit the road to deliver a little sunshine to the educators who make our Co-Op community so special! ☀️✨

To the incredible staff members we met: thank you for the warm welcomes and for the tireless work you do behind the scenes. Though only one of us was there to hand off these baskets, our entire Co-Op team is standing behind you in gratitude. You are the reason we do what we do! 🕊️🍎

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #OUR CoOpCares #GratitudeTour #Day1Recap #ThankYouTeachers #EducationFamily #YourBESTSolution #Cotter #Flippin #YellvilleSummit #ValleySprings
14 days ago, OUR Co-op
teacher appreciation week - monday
School nurses aren't just for bandages. They are first responders, mental health supporters, and public health advocates.
Today, we honor our school nurses for the 1,000 hats they wear. Thank you for looking after our most precious cargo with such dedication. We appreciate you! 🍎💉

#OURCoOp #YourBESTSolution #NationalSchoolNurseDay #SchoolNurses #HealthyStudents #MoreThanABandage #FrontlineHealthcare #AdvocacyInAction
14 days ago, OUR Co-op
happy national school nurse day
Just a reminder that we are currently seeking applicants for a Dyslexia/Literacy Specialist position. Desired qualifications include being highly trained in all aspects of literacy instruction, fluent in the RTI process, an understanding of 504 and IDEA, etc. You can access the application at this link: http://bit.ly/494abNl.
14 days ago, OUR Co-op
Dyslexia Specialist

If you’ve ever had to give "The Look" or repeat instructions for the 27th time today... this one is for you. 😂 We see the hard work you put in (and the coffee you consume)! We can't wait to hand out our TWO GIVEAWAY BASKETS to two lucky teachers.

Which of these is your daily reality? TAG a teacher who lives this "POV" with you every day. Every tag is an entry toward our giveaway baskets! ☕️🕵️‍♂️

#OURCoOp #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters #YourBESTSolution #Alpena #Bergman #Berryville #Cotter #Deer #MtJudea #EurekaSprings #Flippin #GreenForest #Harrison #Jasper #Oark #Kingston #LeadHill #Omaha #OzarkMountain #StJoe #WesternGrove #SearcyCounty #Marshall #Leslie #ValleySprings #Yellville-Summit

15 days ago, OUR Co-op
teacher life POV image

Not all heroes wear capes - most carry lanyards and coffee mugs! 🦸‍♀️ Today is all about the "Superpowers" our educators use to change lives every day. Remember, every nomination is a chance for them to win one of our TWO GIANT GIVEAWAY BASKETS!

Who is the "Superhero" at your school? TAG them below and tell us their superpower! Each tag counts as a giveaway entry for that teacher. Let’s fill the comments with some hero energy! ✨

#OURCoOp #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters #YourBESTSolution #Alpena #Bergman #Berryville #Cotter #Deer #MtJudea #EurekaSprings #Flippin #GreenForest #Harrison #Jasper #Oark #Kingston #LeadHill #Omaha #OzarkMountain #StJoe #WesternGrove #SearcyCounty #Marshall #Leslie #ValleySprings #Yellville-Summit

16 days ago, OUR Co-op
educator superhero graphic
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 We’re celebrating with TWO GIANT GIVEAWAY BASKETS! 🎁 We want to shower our area teachers with love, and we need YOUR help to find our winners.

TO NOMINATE:

1. TAG an amazing teacher in the comments below.

2. COMMENT which school they are from.

3. SHARE this post to help get the word out!

Let’s see which school can get the most nominations! 👇

#OURCoOp #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters #YourBESTSolution #Alpena #Bergman #Berryville #Cotter #Deer #MtJudea #EurekaSprings #Flippin #GreenForest #Harrison #Jasper #Oark #Kingston #LeadHill #Omaha #OzarkMountain #StJoe #WesternGrove #SearcyCounty #Marshall #Leslie #ValleySprings #Yellville-Summit
17 days ago, OUR Co-op
teacher appreciation post 1

We are seeking applicants for a Dyslexia/Literacy Specialist position. Desired qualifications include being highly trained in all aspects of literacy instruction, fluent in the RTI process, an understanding of 504 and IDEA, etc. You can access the application at this link: http://bit.ly/494abNl

22 days ago, OUR Co-op
Dyslexia Specialist
OUR 2026 SCIENCE PD – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Led by Dr. Gwen Rains & Partners

We are excited to announce our full lineup of Summer 2026 Science Professional Development Workshops for OUR Co-op educators. The schedule includes sessions on phenomenon-based teaching, STEM field experiences, curriculum cohorts, and more. These workshops are designed to support K–12 science teachers with high-quality, practical, and engaging professional learning.

https://canva.link/bji8qra34vnqz46

All workshop registration links are available on my Science PD page.
Follow the link below to view the full list of sessions and register:

https://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/page/science

What’s Included:

Instruction and Pedagogy
• Phenomenal Teaching
• FUSE Science Foundations
• Honors Science Acceleration

Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction
• ATLAS Science for Data-Grounded Teaching

Curriculum and Content Cohorts
• K–5 Curriculum Cohort
• 6–8 Curriculum Cohort
• 9–12 Curriculum Cohort
• Amplify Science Cohort

STEM, Field-Based, and Experiential Learning
• Next Generation Science Standards in the Garden
• AGFC Stream Team
• STEM Fair Planning Meetings

All sessions will be held at the OUR Co-op and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you are a science educator seeking meaningful, relevant professional development for the 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to seeing you there.

29 days ago, Gwen Rains
Canva Workshop Schedule
📅 With several important updates in CTE, schools are strongly encouraged to attend - view OUR’s summer PD dates and secure your spot today! #CTE #ProfessionalDevelopment #CTEUpdates #CareerReady #yourBESTsolution
about 1 month ago, OUR Co-op
OUR CTE PD Dates
Join us this summer for OUR Co-Op Math Professional Development sessions - view the full schedule and register for each date using the links provided: https://www.oursc.k12.ar.us/o/our-esc/page/professional-development. 📊✨ #MathEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #SummerPD #OURCoOp #YourBESTSolution
about 1 month ago, OUR Co-op
Summer Math PD Dates
The ACTC team is so thankful to WRS for hosting the Security Summit last week! 🔐
The opportunity to collaborate, network, and learn more about protecting our districts and co-ops in the ever-changing cybersecurity world is invaluable. We truly appreciate your continued partnership and support!
#thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution #WRS
2 months ago, OUR Co-op
WRS Summit 26
We had a great classroom management PD session focused on proactive strategies, intentional routines, and relationship-building to support positive, well-managed classrooms.

Educators collaborated on:
• Designing consistent routines that set students up for success
• Building meaningful relationships to strengthen classroom culture
• Using proactive approaches to minimize disruptions
• Creating learning environments where every student feels seen and supported
3 months ago, OUR Co-op
Suzanne Grant presenting
Classroom Mgt PD