📚 "Turning Insights into Action, Empowering Educators!" 📚 This week, Stacey Mahurin presented Dyslexia Level 2 Assessment Training! Educators from 15 districts gathered to deepen their skills in assessing and analyzing student data, equipping them to make impactful educational decisions for students with characteristics of dyslexia. Together, we're building a brighter future for all learners! 🌟#yourBESTsolution #DyslexiaAwareness #Education #OURESC #SupportingAllStudents
Our CTE Coordinator, Emilee Tucker, recently attended Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day and the Fall CTE Coordinator Meeting! These events brought together CTE leaders from across Arkansas to discuss workforce development, CTE program and grant strategies, LEARNS, and key updates from DCTE.
The collaboration among the 15 co-op CTE Coordinators consistently fosters growth and improvement across the state, making it the most impactful aspect of every meeting. 🚀🎓
#OURcte #CTESuccess #BeProBeProud #DCTE #OURCoop #CareerReady
Today, LEADS was honored to team up with the Arkansas Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood for an exciting Town Hall Meeting in Harrison. Together, we’re empowering educators, advocates, and the future of our little learners!
#EarlyChildhoodEducation #CommunityStrong #LEADSForward #ArkansasEducation #ARLEARNS #OURLEADS
🌱 Growing Beyond Soil 🌱
This June, OUR Co-Op educators completed an exciting hydroponic PD at North Arkansas College! Coordinated by our CTE Coordinator, this hands-on session equipped teachers with skills to bring innovative agriculture methods to their classrooms.
Can't wait to see the growth in our schools! 🌿💧
#OURCoOp #OURcte #Hydroponics #AgEducation #NorthArkansasCollege #Collaboration
OUR LEADS Shoutout to these Dedicated Early Childhood Educators!
They’re not just nurturing young minds—they’re also committed to growing their own! 💡
#EducatorsInAction #LifelongLearners #EarlyChildhoodEducation #DedicatedToGrowth #OurTeachersRock #OURLEADS
🌱 Harrison Middle School Summer Program Highlights! 🌱
In June, our CTE Coordinator, Emilee Tucker, had the opportunity to engage students in hands-on agriculture activities. From soil pH testing and examining aquatic life to making butter and cheese, students learned about various agricultural careers.
Each student left with a plant to nurture and a greater understanding of the opportunities in agriculture!
Thank you, Harrison Middle School, for fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders! 🌾💚
#OURCoOp #OURcte #ARcte #AgricultureEducation #CareerEducation
OUR Co-op hosted a second cohort of Cognitive Coaching Days 1 and 2 this week. The session was presented by Dr. Curtis Cunningham.
We had a great turnout with all 16 districts represented at our recent DCTE Perkins V Regional Meeting! 🎉 A huge thank you to our industry partners Baxter Health, Wabash, and Wilson Marseilles (former Harrison Regional Chamber President/CEO) for attending and supporting the future of CTE in our region.
The meeting focused on gathering feedback to help revise the Arkansas Perkins V Plan, which aligns CTE programs and federal funding with Arkansas' workforce needs, ensuring students gain the skills needed for in-demand careers.
#CTE #OURCoOp #OURcte #DCTE #ADE #IndustryPartners #PerkinsV #ArkansasEducation #FundingAlignment
🚨 WIN Summit Recap 🚨
In June, educators from across OUR Co-Op came together for a day of industry engagement at the WIN Summit, hosted in conjunction with Economics Arkansas and the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce! 🌟
Participants toured top local industries, including Wabash, Westrock, and Ozark Trailer Sales, gaining firsthand insight into Arkansas’s skilled workforce. The day featured a powerful State of Workforce Luncheon, where industry leaders shared key perspectives on the future of workforce.
Educators left equipped with valuable resources and a deeper understanding of high-demand careers, ready to inspire students toward exciting opportunities!
#WINsummit #EconomicsArkansas #HarrisonChamber #SkilledTrades #OURCoOp #CareerReady #CTE #OURcte #ARcte
Don't miss out on the CyberPatriot competition! The teacher with the most student certifications will win an exciting prize package. Right now, Ashdown is leading the charge—let's see who can catch up!
Contact joann.womack@scscoop.org for more information
The ACTC (Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators) want to take a moment to honor Lisa who is bravely facing breast cancer. Lisa has shown immense strength, courage, and resilience in her fight. We are with you every step of the way! #FightLikeAGirl
The second group of leadership teams from OUR Co-op districts participated in Day 1 of the Acceleration of Learning Communities of Practice Year 2 learning. The day was led by Dr. Ivy Pfeffer with Bailey Education Group, and the focus of this day was the importance of leadership to enhance teaching and learning within schools through the use of High Quality Instructional Materials and using data to guide next steps to support student gains in learning.
Leadership teams from OUR Co-op participated in Day 1 of the Acceleration of Learning Communities of Practice Year 2 learning. The day was led by Dr. Ivy Pfeffer, and the focus of this day was the importance of leadership to enhance teaching and learning within schools through the use of High Quality Instructional Materials and using data to guide next steps to support student gains in learning.
World Dyslexia Awareness Day-October 8th
Join us in raising awareness for dyslexia!
How You Can Get Involved:
-Educate Yourself: Learn about dyslexia and its impact.
-Wear Red: Show your support by wearing red!
-Empower Others: Encourage individuals with dyslexia to pursue their goals and dreams.
#Dyslexia Awareness Day #SupportDyslexia #EmbraceNeurodiversity
OUR Education Co-op is hosting a free ACT Prep session for co-op area high school students on October 29, 2024. Registration can be accessed at this link: https://forms.gle/SpAw4CoFWKCvrLQFA
The session is from 9:00--2:30 and will be held at the co-op which is located at 5823 Resource Drive, Harrison, AR 72601.
Students will need to bring pencil, paper, and a calculator (ideally the calculator they will use during the actual ACT test. In addition, students are asked to bring a sack lunch as well as any snacks/drinks they may want for the day.
Get ready for some family fun this October! 🎉 LEADS is excited to share this Reading Series at the Harrison Square Gazebo! 📚✨ Join us every Saturday morning during the Farmer's Market for stories, smiles, and quality family time. See you there! 👨👩👧👦 #ReadingMatters #ImaginationLibrary #ARLEADS
October means Lots of Learning and counting Little Learners for LEADS.
The September OUR Co-op Board Meeting was held on Friday, September 20. Information was provided related to the assistance that Dyslexia/Literacy Specialist, Dr. Amanda Green, is providing to district teams with strategic planning around dyslexia. Also, Mentoring Program Specialist, Monica Springfield, provided Master/Lead Designated teacher data to each superintendent for his/her district.
Representative Bruce Cozart was with the OUR Co-op superintendents on Friday to share information related to potential legislative changes to public school funding.
Local LEADS was on the scene when Arkansas House of Representatives Education Committee’s Bruce Cozart presented a proposed new funding formula for Arkansas public schools. 🏫✨
Also in attendance were local Representatives Steven Walker and Harlan Breaux, who echoed the importance of quality early childhood education as the foundation for strong schools and thriving communities. 💪🏽👶📚
LEADS is proud to support these vital conversations shaping the future of education in our state!
🚀 #EducationMatters #EarlyChildhoodEducation #StrongerSchools #ArkansasEducation
