We had an incredible time connecting general education and special education math teachers for a powerful day of professional learning. This session was all about making inclusion work in real classrooms.
Our amazing educators walked away with high-impact, practical strategies to make inclusion seamless and successful—without rewriting the playbook.
From co-teaching hacks to scaffolding math instruction without lowering expectations, these educators are leaving with tools they can use in their classrooms tomorrow.
Swipe through to see our teachers collaborating, problem-solving, and planning for student success! 📸👇
#OURCoop #YourBESTSolution #MathPD #InclusiveEducation #TeachersSupportingTeachers #MathInstruction #SpEd
Are you ready to move beyond the traditional science fair? We are looking for innovative teachers and leaders to join our STEM Fair Planning & Development Team this summer!
This is a hands-on, intensive working session where we will collaborate to rewrite all-new, authentic student challenges and map out the logistics for the 2026 STEM Fair. If you love problem-based learning (PBL) and want to create real-world opportunities for students across our region, we need your voice!
How it Works (Choose Your Path):
We are offering two separate 2-day work sessions. You are highly encouraged to join us for both to see the full vision through, but you can also choose the session that best fits your summer schedule!
What We Are Accomplishing:
🛠️ Drafting Authentic Challenges: Writing the actual scenarios students will solve.
🗺️ Sustainable Logistics: Building the "behind-the-scenes" roadmap for the event.
⚖️ Standards Alignment: Ensuring every challenge hits the mark for rigorous science and engineering.
✨ THE PERKS:
✅ 12–24 Hours PD Credit: Earn 12 hours per 2-day session.
✅ Shape the Region: Your ideas will directly impact thousands of students in 2026.
✅ Innovation & Collaboration: Work alongside a team of like-minded, high-energy educators.
✅ LUNCH PROVIDED! 🍴
📅 SESSION 1: June 8–9, 2026 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
🎟️ Session ID: 573853
🔗 Register: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=573853
📅 SESSION 2: June 30 & July 1, 2026 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
🎟️ Session ID: 573854
🔗 Register: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=573854
📍 LOCATION: OUR Co-op, 5823 Resource Drive, Harrison, AR 72601
Earlier this month, we visited every school in our co-op for Teacher Appreciation Week to deliver baskets to our educators. To wrap up our recaps from the tour, we want to thank the staff at our final stops:
🚗Thursday: Mt. Judea, Deer, Jasper, Oark
🚗Friday: Alpena, Green Forest, Berryville , Eureka Springs, Kingston
Thank you to the dedicated teams who welcomed us into your buildings! As we cross the finish line of the school year, we want to share our appreciation for the hard work you’ve put into your classrooms every single day.
🎟️ We held a drawing and recently stopped back by to deliver prizes to the winners. Congratulations to these outstanding educators (swipe to see their photos!):
Kelsey Smith (Harrison Kindergarten)
Jennifer Kartes (Omaha Elementary)
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
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
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
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
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! 🍎
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
