
Calling all Long-Term Subs! You could be earning $50,000 as a full-time teacher! Earn your teaching license through ArPEP - an affordable pathway to licensure. Contact us to learn more: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW


Region 7 Federal Coordinators Meeting at SCSC today. It was a morning full of networking, learning, and sharing. These educators work so hard to assist their districts.
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The SCSC STEM Consortium gathered today for an engaging discussion on launching or improving STEM Nights across our districts. The exchange of ideas was both inspiring and productive, sparking new possibilities for these important community events. A special thank you to Chelsey Turner from SouthArk, Brittney Brown from Magnolia, Lyn Jackson from Parkers Chapel, and Jackie Raney from Bearden—your expertise and insights always enrich our conversations and drive us forward!


We are excited to announce the next ArPEP cohort coming Summer 2025!
If you are interested in learning more about the alternative pathway to earning a teaching license, we'd love to hear from you. Submit the online interest form and we'll share more information about the program and how we can support you as you prepare to enroll next spring: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW


October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our custodians in the South Central Coop area for making our schools shine. You do important work!


October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
In honor of cybersafety, we are excited to announce a special contest aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness among our students and staff. The teacher who secures the highest number of completed CyberPatriot certifications will win an exclusive prize package!
Follow this link to Learn How to Earn a CyberPatriot Certification: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPQyOf2WP5o298azVHuA4Pj0Cy5QT3lyMtgNWpbrY64/edit?usp=sharing
In addition, students have the opportunity to earn volunteer hours by helping elderly members of the community improve their cybersecurity awareness. It’s a great way to give back while boosting your own knowledge!
Let’s work together to boost our cybersecurity knowledge and make this month a success!
For more information about the program, visit the CyberGenerations website, or contact joann.womack@scscoop.org.


🎉📚 Happy Principals Month 2024! 📚🎉
This month, we’re celebrating the amazing principals who lead our schools with passion, dedication, and heart! 💙 Their commitment to creating positive learning environments and supporting students, teachers, and staff makes all the difference.
🏫 Thank you, Principals, for:
✔️ Your leadership
✔️ The countless hours and hard work
✔️ The inspiration you bring to our schools every day!
Let’s show some love to the incredible principals who make our schools thrive! 🙌❤️ #PrincipalsMonth2024 #ThankYouPrincipals #SchoolLeadership #EducationalHeroes #InspiringLeaders
👩🏫💬 Tag your principal to say thanks!


Jo Ann Womack, SCSC Technology Coordinator, met with our SCSC Technology Coordinators yesterday. This group does so much to support the technology infrastructure and security of our districts. We appreciate you!
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Go Hornets!!!


It's National Teacher Assistants Day today! Make sure to thank your Teacher Assistants!


Register now! Build Training was developed by the Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children. For information and registration, click on this link:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=538694


Join Maria Nielsen as she shares how to plan and support ALL students. This training helps educators understand their standards and how they relate to their HQIM.
Register here: https://bit.ly/47AcWnN
Books will be given to the first 40 registered participants that attend.


COGNITIVE COACHING TRAINING AT SCSC! This two-day session of Cognitive Coaching with Dr. Curtis Cunningham will give the following pathways the coaching component needed for merit pay eligibility: National Board, Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Milken Award winners, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, High Reliability Teacher Program, Content Masters, and Master Teacher Bloomboard Microcredentials. Register now at this link: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=540618


Celebrate Freedom Week is September 23-27. Follow the link for resources.
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/constitution-day-and-celebrate-freedom-week


Celebrate National Constitution Day with us. In September 1787, the Founders signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. The National Constitution Center has lots of activities and events happening. https://constitutioncenter.org/education/constitution-day-resources


A great big THANK YOU to all of our IT Professionals in the SCSC area! Have a great day! You are appreciated!


Intro to Interactions for Educators: Join this webinar to learn about the CLASS Observation Tool for early childhood programs.
October 14, 3:30 - 6:30 pm. PDR Course ID #70565 - CLASS Educator Intro to Interactions; 2nd Edition. The Office of Early Childhood will share information about the CLASS pilot and how the tool will be used to drive program quality improvement.


Curricular Concepts is hosting a Be Well Care Well informational Zoom call on September 18th @ Noon! Learn about how you partner with Curricular Concepts to incorporate strategies to promote wellness for your staff during this session. All at no cost to the program!
Join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88327656862#success


Let us never forget. 9.11.01


Happy Grandparents Day!
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