South Central Service Cooperative

Our support team helps us bloom and grow. We appreciate them for all that they do to support us and the work of our districts. We hope you know how much you are loved. We missed Jocelyn and Elva today. Special thanks to Henley Feed and Farm Supply for helping us select beautiful plants.

Are you looking for employment for the 2025-2026 school year? Check out the updated openings at our area schools. http://bit.ly/42Xogtk

We’re proud to celebrate Katie Robertson SCSC CTE Coordinator, for receiving the Honorary State FFA Degree—the highest recognition awarded by Arkansas FFA! Presented before an audience of over 3,500 students and educators, this award honors Katie's exceptional contributions to Agricultural Education across the state. Congratulations, Katie! Your dedication, leadership, and heart for students are helping shape the future of CTE in Arkansas! #weARsouthcentral #yourBESTsolution

Join Heather Rain this summer for the second installment of Math Curriculum Bootcamp—an energizing professional development experience designed to deepen your understanding of standards-based math instruction, strengthen curriculum alignment, and boost student achievement. Whether you joined us last time or are new to Bootcamp, you’ll leave with fresh strategies, practical tools, and renewed confidence to transform your math instruction. Register today at https://bit.ly/4lwrLy3 #weARsouthcentral

Today we honor the heart of our organization — the Administrative Professionals of South Central Service Cooperative! Your dedication, organization, and kindness keep everything running smoothly. We appreciate all you do, not just today, but every day!

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2025! 🌱 Every small step makes a big impact — let’s protect, respect, and nurture our planet for future generations. Together, we can make a world of difference! 💚

🚌💛 Today and every day, we celebrate our amazing SCSC school bus drivers! Thank you for greeting students with a smile, ensuring safe travels, and being the first and last friendly face of each school day. Your dedication drives our success! #we ARsouthcentral

It's #NSLW25! 🎤 Mic Drop! It's National Student Leadership Week and our student leaders are taking center stage! Join us in celebrating their impact with @NAESP during #NSLW25. Learn more here: www.naesp.org/for-students/national-student-leadership-week/

We’re hosting a Take Flight Refresher on July 25 at South Central Co-op. This session is specifically designed for Therapists and Interventionists who have previously completed Take Flight, Rite Flight, and/or BUILD training.

South Central Service Coop is proud to serve as a local early childhood lead agency. The work of the Early Childhood Local Leads are gaining national attention. To learn about the initiative and vision to expand access for all Arkansas children, check out the linked article. https://www.nasbe.org/expanding-access-to-quality-early-childhood-education-in-arkansas/

Good news, teachers! Our first Create & Captivate: Elevate Your Lessons with Canva workshop filled up FAST — so we’ve added another session! Ready to transform your lessons with engaging visuals, interactive presentations, and time-saving templates? Whether you’re new to Canva or already a fan, this hands-on workshop will help you create designs that captivate and simplify your teaching! Seats won’t last long — sign up for the added session today! June 10, 2025 @South Central Coop Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=555365

Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities Discover powerful ways to teach the human story of the Holocaust through photographs, literature, art, and poetry. This training equips educators with strategies to integrate diverse primary sources into meaningful, standards-aligned instruction. Explore topics like: The Auschwitz Album, Photography as Resistance, and Art & Poetry as Witness Help students connect with history on a human level while meeting Arkansas Standards. July 10, 2025 @South Central Coop Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=553878 If you are outside of our Coop area - Choose PO on payment option. This is a free training.

Art as a Bridge: Connecting Students & Building Community Unlock the power of art to inspire literacy, boost engagement, and strengthen school community! Join us for a dynamic 6-hour workshop designed for educators — explore how the American Art Collection at Crystal Bridges can become a tool for: Critical thinking & literacy growth, Student voice & self-expression, Fostering inclusion & well-being Hands-on art-making, reflection, and practical strategies included! Plus, learn how to access free virtual tours, student field trips, travel support & sub reimbursement through Crystal Bridges. June 18, 2025 @South Central Coop Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=552370

Set Your School Apart with Unified Champion Schools! Looking for a way to build a stronger, more inclusive school community? The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program uses sports and student leadership to create a school climate where everyone feels welcome, valued, and included! ✅ Reduce bullying & exclusion ✅ Promote healthy activity & positive interactions ✅ Combat stereotypes & stigma ✅ Foster kindness, inclusion & leadership Why it works: ✔️ Evidence-based — with Arkansas-specific results! ✔️ Supports school climate & student engagement goals. Ready to empower your students and create real change? June 6, 2025 @South Central Coop Register now: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=555116

From Farm to Fork! Teaching Agribusiness Through Children’s Literature Hey PK-5 Teachers — ready to cultivate curiosity in your classroom? Join Economics Arkansas for a hands-on workshop that uses children’s literature to dig into the world of agribusiness! Plus, you’ll select a children’s book and receive a FREE Educator Guide + more free stuff for your classroom! Let’s plant the seeds of economic understanding together! June 4, 2025 @South Central Coop Register now: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=553634

Congratulations to East Side Elementary in Magnolia for winning the SCSC User Satisfaction Challenge Game Ball for Week Four! Thank you for your feedback and support. Who will the winner be this Friday? Click the link here to take the survey for your building: https://bit.ly/SCSCHOOPS These buildings have the most numbers so far, but it could be any building from any district! Central Elementary Parkers Chapel Elementary Parkers Chapel Middle and High School Hampton Elementary

We are excited to announce that Bryan Day, the Executive Director of the Little Rock Port Authority, will be our guest keynote speaker at the 2025 Regional Early Childhood Education Workforce Summit to be held on May 1 at the El Dorado Conference Center. Mr. Day will invite us to think about the connection between manufacturing and business economic success and our early childhood infrastructure. Not only for today, but for all of their tomorrows. https://armoneyandpolitics.com/why-child-care-is-a-manufacturing-imperative/

The SCSC Print Shop be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) for a training. But don’t worry — we’ll be back open Thursday and ready to help with all your printing needs! 📧 You can still email orders/questions while I'm away, and I'll get back to you as soon as I'm back in the shop. Thanks for your understanding!

Looking for a supplemental intervention program? Join us for Rite Flight Training at SCSC on July 17th with Dena Weems. It be can be used in grades 1-8 by classroom teachers, reading specialists, or special education teachers. Register now at this link: https://bit.ly/42uf6D9 #weARsouthcentral #yourBESTsolution

Check out JoAnn’s 2025 Summer Workshop Series! Simply enter the session number in ESCWorks to find your workshop and register today! https://bit.ly/4lwrLy3 #weARsouthcentral