South Central Service Cooperative

📚✨ K–1 Dyslexia Intervention BUILD Training ✨📚
Hosted by South Central Service Cooperative

Join us for an engaging professional development designed specifically for K–1 classroom teachers who want to strengthen early reading intervention skills and support struggling readers.

🗓 June 18, 2026

This training will focus on a 100-lesson early reading intervention program designed to help build strong foundational literacy skills through:

⭐ Alphabetic & phonological awareness
⭐ Vocabulary development
⭐ Comprehension skills
⭐ Practical strategies you can immediately use in the classroom

⚠️ Important: Participants must have the required BUILD materials/supplies in hand in order to fully participate in the training. Please make sure your supplies are ordered ahead of time so you’re ready to go!

🔗 Register here:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=574885

📩 Questions?
Zach.Anders@scscoop.org
📞 870-836-1619

We look forward to supporting teachers as we work together to build strong readers from the very beginning! 🍎📖✨

2 months ago, Zach Anders

🔬✨ Science Teachers—This One’s for You! ✨🔬
Looking for meaningful, hands-on Science PD this summer? The SCSC Science Summer PD is now open on ESCWorks, and you don’t want to miss it!
Explore Phenomena-based Instruction, 3D Teaching & Learning, and classroom-ready strategies that support student thinking and sense-making. These practical, engaging PDs are designed to energize your teaching.
📌 Spots are limited!
👉 Sign up today on ESCWorks to save your spot and make this summer count!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RsfqzzAdN1COWu1Wm-viF5Yo0RjxBFd0L2wMQ-5nIkU/edit?usp=sharing

2 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Don’t forget — Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend! Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour and enjoy a little more daylight in the evenings.

2 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Spring Forward. Don't forget to change your clock - add 1 hour with clock picture.

STEM for Every Learner: Inclusive, Hands-On Strategies for Special Education

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to make STEM accessible and engaging for ALL students. Explore differentiation strategies, assistive tech tools, and take part in make-and-take activities. Leave with ready-to-use, scaffolded STEM lessons that build problem-solving skills, confidence, and success for every learner.

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

STEM for Every Learner, Inclusive Hands-on Stragegies for Special Education July 22, 2026 8:30AM - 3:30PM. Hands-On Learning, Creativity and Innovation, STEM Skills for Life, & Fun and Engaging. Pictures of students engaged in STEM learning.

Teaching your class about mRNA on your birthday! Ar PEP Year 2 Candidate, Kala John, is working hard to complete her edTPA. She teaches biology at El Dorado High School! #arpep #weARsouthcentral

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

It was a treat to visit with these Ar PEP Year 2 Candidates at Washington Middle School in El Dorado. They are working hard to complete their edTPA. A special shout-out to Bethanie Hale, WMS Principal, who came in and gave them a basketball bracelet recognizing their hard work and "Full Court Effort." March Madness (and a full moon) is here! Teachers, don't forget how amazing you are, and how you make a difference every day, every minute! #arpep #weARsouthcentral

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Join our Heartsaver K12 First Aid & CPR Training Program and gain life-saving skills that can make a difference when it matters most. Each training is 3 hour course and requires separate registration. See esc Works calendar for registration https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/calendar.aspx?location=2462&iscooperative=1

3 months ago, Katie Robertson

It's READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY!!!
Today we celebrate the joy of reading and the power of stories to inspire, imagine, and connect us. Grab a book, share a favorite story, and encourage a lifelong love of reading in every child.

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Read across America Day March 2, 2026 with books in the background on a shelf.

🍎 Now Hiring: Preschool Teacher 🍎

📍 Arkansas Better Chance – Harmony Grove

📩 Apply today or contact us for more information!

3 months ago, Lauren Elmore

SCSC Girl Power made the Camden News. Congratulations to all area schools.
Camden News Article

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Just a heads up! The SCSC Print Shop will be closed March 5 & 6 for Battle of the Books 📚

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Heather O'Shields from DESE Federal Programs will be here Wednesday, March 4th, beginning at 8:30 to share a short presentation. From that point SPED Supervisors will be given the opportunity to ask questions and work on their high-cost claims. Their plan is to stay as long as you all need them.

3 months ago, Amy Sanchez

Heather O'Shields from DESE will be here to share a short presentation. From that point SPED Supervisors will be given the opportunity to ask questions and work on their high-cost claims. Their plan is to stay as long as you all need them.

The Planting a Seed Foundation attended Youth Mental Health First Aid Training at SCSC yesterday. We appreciate sharing the day and important information to help the young people in our community. #weARsouthcentral

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Science Project: Back to the Basics
Grounded in Standards-Growing Teachers- Empowering Students
Jackie Raney and Amanda Barnes, both from Bearden School District, joined this consortium ready and willing to engage in meaningful professional growth—and that commitment is clearly reflected in their teaching and student learning outcomes.
Throughout the project, their work included deep reflection on best practices; intentional data collection and analysis; collaborative planning; and the development of targeted instructional goals. They ensured alignment of their Science High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) to the Arkansas K–12 Science Standards, identified and built capacity within their lowest-performing 25% of students, completed a full science coaching cycle, utilized the ATLAS Classroom Tool, participated in Science Curriculum Bootcamp, and engaged in ongoing professional collaboration.
They were eager to learn, share, and network with Science Specialist Renee’ Bearden, demonstrating professionalism and a true commitment to continuous improvement. They even chose to work through their lunch on the professional development days.

Below are quotes from their reflections on the impact of this project:

Jackie: "Through this work, Renee assisted in securing new instructional resources and provided individualized coaching to strengthen instructional alignment and improve student outcomes. As a result, I have seen measurable growth...... This coaching experience helped me reestablish the evidence-based “Best Instructional" practices and regain clarity and confidence in my science instruction."

Amanda: "My participation in the Back to Basics consortium has been a transformative professional milestone, specifically regarding the implementation of Open SciEd (HQIM). The expert guidance provided by Ms. Renee has been instrumental; her rigorous feedback and strategic support have significantly elevated my instructional delivery........Engaging in a deep dive into student achievement data served as a powerful proof of concept. It moved my focus from day-to-day challenges to a results-oriented mindset, confirming that disciplined implementation and dedication yield measurable student growth."

3 months ago, Renee Bearden

Data analyzation: Summative '25, Interim I '25, and Interim II '26. Bring on the Summative '26!

Coming to our campus next week!
Arkansas Children's Week is a week long tradition celebrated in communities all across Arkansas. The celebration week aligns with the national recognition, The Week of the Young Child. Come and learn about this year's theme and leave with ideas to take back to your program and community!

3 months ago, Zephonia Avant

The SCSC Print Shop will be out of office Friday 🖨️
Plan your orders and pickups accordingly!

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

It’s Public Schools Week! South Central Service Cooperative thanks the teachers, administrators, and support staff who inspire students and strengthen our schools every day.

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

South Central Service Cooperative with all the mascots

Saturday, the Scholar-day! Over 37 educators were at the co-op today learning new skills, studying, and working together to ultimately help students grow. Foundations of Reading Session, Ar Pep Year 1, and Ar Pep Year 2 had a full and productive day. THANK YOU, EDUCATORS! #arpep #weARsouthcentral

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

Heads up!
The SCSC Print Shop be closing early this Friday at 11:30 AM and will be back to business as usual on Monday.

Be sure to plan your print orders and pickups accordingly. 🖨️✨

3 months ago, South Central Service Cooperative

🌟 Exciting News for Families in Junction City! 🌟

South Central Service Cooperative is thrilled to announce our partnership with Junction City School District to bring an Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Preschool to the community for the 2026–2027 school year!

📚 Now Enrolling ABC and Tuition Preschool Students for 2026-2027
✔️ Children ages 3–5
✔️ High-quality early learning
✔️ Family-centered support

If you're interested in enrolling your child in our program: https://bit.ly/3Mk7q29

For more information:
📞 870-836-1620 (Robin Richardson) or 870-836-1616 (Lauren Elmore)
📧 robin.richardson@scscoop.org

3 months ago, Lauren Elmore