From all of us at South Central Coop, we wish you a season filled with joy, love, and laughter. May your holidays be bright and your new year be full of hope and prosperity. Thank you for being a part of our community – we look forward to serving you in the year ahead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄✨
South Central Coop will be closed for the Christmas holidays from December 23rd through January 3rd. We will reopen on January 6th. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We are excited to congratulate Faye Dismuke, Ouachita Child Enrichment ABC Coordinator, on her completion of the CLASS PreK Observer certification program. We are thankful for committed program directors supporting teachers as they provide quality interactions for children in their care. The CLASS Observation Tool is currently in the first pilot phase for Arkansas early childhood programs. Additional programs are invited to participate in phase two. To learn more about CLASS and Arkansas, visit: https://sites.google.com/dawsonesc.com/oec-class/home If you are interested in becoming a CLASS Observer, contact Zephonia zephonia.avant@scscoop.org
Let's welcome Marcy White and her team to Camden!
📌📌📌Early Childhood/PreK providers, put a pin in this date: Thursday, January 9, 6 pm! Join us for Learning with Loose Parts. 🎉🎉🎉https://bit.ly/LLPCamden25
ArPEP Summer Training Academy dates are set! Will you be joining us?
Thank you to Will, Chad and Standard Lithium for the tour of operations. DCTE Director Ross White, DCTE staff Sunni Teale and Becky McCormick, SCSC CTE Coordinator Katie Robertson, DMESC CTE Coordinator Stacey Southerland, not pictured SADA President Mary Godwin, SWAEC CTE Coordinator Shannon Puckett and area school Superintendents and representatives. Thank you again for attending or organizing such a great experience.
The next Praxis Coaching Cycle begins soon! Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive free Praxis support and prepare for your exam. https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
SAU Tech ABC Preschool Christmas fun week. Kicked it off with the East Camden parade followed by a week of fun events. A big thank you to B and S memorials for providing the truck and trailer for the parade. We had so much fun.
What is ArPEP anyway? It's an affordable pathway to earn your teaching license - you'll work as a full-time teacher while completing the program. This year, our cohort meets once per month - either virtually or in-person, and you'll complete online coursework. ArPEP teachers have a dedicated coach to support them through the program. Cost of living stipends will be available again this year - connect with us to learn more: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
ArPEP participants receive FREE Praxis support which includes personalized study plans and 1:1 tutoring and support. The winter break is a great time to start preparing for your exam. Connect with us to learn more and meet with a coach: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
This week, Arkansas proudly celebrates Computer Science Education Week! Explore this engaging choice board filled with activities for all ages. Dive into coding, creativity, and fun as we celebrate the power of computer science together. Choose your adventure and get inspired! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYAVX3ouJY4UQJMCOoh1mSJReW227V_u/view
We want you! Are you considering earning your teaching license? Now is the time! Teachers who enroll in ArPEP will earn their provisional license at the end of summer training - and work while you complete the program. Connect with us to learn more: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
Girl Power Goes State is now open for registration! This series of regional events will demonstrate the advancement of manufacturing skills within girls. SCSC contest is Jan 30, 2025
Register : https://forms.gle/u9MLQidgd3DK9U9o6
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Happy Thanksgiving from all the crew at South Central Service Cooperative!
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South Central Service Cooperative will be closed the week of November 25-29, 2024.
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS!
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We are excited to congratulate Dr. Angela Avery, Program Coordinator of Camden Fairview ABC Preschool, on her completion of the CLASS PreK Observer certification program. We are thankful for committed program directors supporting teachers as they provide quality interactions for children in their care. The CLASS Observation Tool is currently in the first pilot phase for Arkansas early childhood programs. Additional programs will be invited to participate in phase two. To learn more about CLASS and Arkansas, visit: https://sites.google.com/dawsonesc.com/oec-class/home
SCSC Early Childhood Local Lead, Zephonia Avant, along with community leaders from the Union County Excel By Eight Core Team, participated in the Excel by Eight Learning Community event in Little Rock. The event focused on strengthening outcomes for early childhood care and education. Event topics included: the CLASS Observation Tool for measuring teacher-child interactions, Atlas assessment, funding options, healthy screen time, and an expert panel discussion which focused on strengthening the resource grid to support resiliency in teachers and caregivers. Strategic planning time was also provided for teams to think locally while collaborating with other core teams statewide. If you would like to know more about the work happening locally, contact Zephonia.avant@scscoop.org. #WeARSouthCentral
SCSC is looking for a retired educator or an educator needing a side hustle who would like to become an ArPEP facilitator. Please send resumes to karen.mcmahen@scscoop.org.
ArPEP 2025 Cohort applications are now open. By completing an interest form, teachers will have FREE access to a PRAXIS coach to assist in passing their exam. For general information about the ArPEP program at South Central, visit our website or email Brigitte Haney.
