It was a great day of chess at the OUR Coop! Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6 competed in our final two tournaments of the year. Congratulations to our winners! Thanks to all who participated and everyone who helped make these tournaments possible. See you next year!
Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators (ACTC) partnered with DIS and presented multiple sessions at the annual Arkansas Conference of Technology (ACOT). In partnership with CIRT, DESE, DIS, and Forge Institute, the ACTCs organized the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, featuring a full day dedicated to Cyber Prevention and Recovery. Additionally, throughout the event, the ACTCs presented multiple sessions focusing on data responsibility and cybersecurity awareness, equipping districts with valuable resources to maintain the security of their networks.
OUR Cooperative congratulates these wonderful educators on completing the RISE 3-6 Academy with Merica Howie, Literacy Specialist. Quality reading instruction for students in all subjects makes a difference for years to come!
Administrators participating in Day 1 of Daunting But Doable: The Role of the Principal in a Professional Learning Community at Work. This work is being led by Dr. Anisa Baker-Busby from Solution Tree.
The second cohort of District Leadership Teams from OUR Co-op participated in the kickoff of the Acceleration of Learning Communities of Practice Grant today with Dr. Ivy Pfeffer of the Bailey Education Group.
District Leadership Teams from OUR Co-op participated in the kickoff of the Acceleration of Learning Communities of Practice Grant today. The focus of the day has been High Quality Instructional Materials.
Dr. Fowler is collaborating with District Administrators on the LEADS evaluation process.
Pattie Wheeler, OUR Co-op Literacy Specialist, providing training for Yellville-Summit Elementary School staff.
During the OUR Co-op's October Board meeting, Hope Worsham, DESE Asst. Commissioner of Public School Accountability provided updates on the ATLAS Assessments and possible changes that will be recommended for the Accountability System and ESSA School Index/School Ratings.
Arkansas Seniors: Don't miss a final opportunity for a comprehensive review of the upcoming ACT test on October 28th! Fast, effective, and engaging - this review is the perfect refresher to prepare for the upcoming test date. Sessions are THIS THURSDAY 10/26 with two time slots available.
Register at: bit.ly/review-registration and don't forget your OnToCollege review sheets!
The annual Junior High and Senior High Chess Tournaments were held today at the OUR Co-op. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the coaches and players who attended!
We are thrilled to spotlight Emilee Tucker, our CTE Coordinator, who recently presented at the Arkansas CTE Coordinator Fall Retreat!
Emilee's passion for bridging the gap between education and local business and industry is truly exceptional. Her commitment has resulted in a host of partnerships that are making a real impact in our community.
Emilee's partnerships include collaborations with:
🤝 Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce
🤝 Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District
🤝 U of A Cooperative Extension Service
🤝 North Arkansas College
🤝 Local community and business leaders
These partnerships have led to an array of incredible programs that benefit our educators and students, while promoting economic growth and development. Some of these initiatives include:
📚 Workforce Initiation Network (WIN) Leadership Academy
📚 Book Studies on Workforce Development
📚 Industry Tours
📚 Teacher Externships
📚 WIN Website
📚 Virtual Meetings Between Students and Industries
📚 Magazines
📚 One Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment sent to industries from multiple partners
📚 Work-Based Learning Search on the Harrison Chamber website
📚 Youth Career Summits targeting high-risk youth
📚 Cross-Curricular PD Sessions
📚 Research Station and Farm Tours
📚 Increased FACS, Agriculture, and Business PD Trainings
Emilee is no stranger to presenting at a state and regional level on strategies for partnering with business and industry. In 2021, she graced four conferences, including Arkansas ACTE, Region IV ACTE, ADE Summit, and ABEA, to share her expertise.
We are proud of the incredible work Emilee is doing to enhance our education system and foster vital partnerships!
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Curriculum and testing coordinators from the OUR Co-op districts met yesterday to share information related to curriculum and testing updates.
Ozarks Unlimited Resources Education Service Cooperative (OURSC) hosted the Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators for a productive session this week. They received updates on AR Cyber Laws, cybersecurity awareness, and explored Google Workspace collaboration tools. The team also diligently prepared for the November ACOT conference.
The North Central Region Counselor Association are meeting at the co-op today for counseling professional development focused on the DESE Updates for the 2023-2024 school year.
Congratulations to Valley Springs Elementary. The Newest National Model PLC at Work School. We are proud of your accomplishments!!
OUR Co-op had the privilege of hosting Congressman Rick Crawford and area administrators with the focus of the afternoon providing opportunity for conversation between the Congressman and officials from OUR Co-op district personnel.
OUR Co-op recently hosted a training for school board members. The session was presented by APSRC and provided required information for board members.
On Wednesday, OUR Co-op hosted a session on Texthelp presented by Evan Beavers from DESE. Texthelp consists of a suite of tools which are being made available to every student in Arkansas to help increse student acheivement in reading and mathematics.
OUR Co-op hosted a Fall Principals' Meeting during which updates on a variety of topics were provided.
