South Central Service Cooperative

Looking for last-minute PD? Join us—free lunch included! 💡 Turn lithium chemistry into classroom-ready lessons your students will love. Register here 👉 www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607 #STEMPD #ScienceOfIndustry

🔍 What is the Smackover Formation—and why is it critical to our region’s future? Come find out! Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607

📢 Mark Your Calendars!
We’re hosting an in-person Operations Hero Training here at the Co-op on August 7th, 9:00–12:00.
This hands-on session will cover everything from system overview to preventive maintenance and state mandates.

👷‍♂️ Who should attend?
Maintenance, office staff, and administrators.

💻 Bring your laptop or iPad — we’ll be working directly in the system!

Register here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFKgCkY275KzwnfbzINP41A4s_u-Kc7XRtZDZJ49yfBRF8rg/viewform

We’re making chemistry cool again—with batteries, brine, and a side of lunch. 🔋😎
Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607

Autism Partners with College of Education Health Professions of the University of Arkansas shared wonderful resources and strategies to support sensory processing with SCSC early childhood professionals during a back to school event.

SCSC ABC teachers share infographics they created to represent domains of the Class Observation tool during a back to school event. The Class Observation Tool supports positive teacher-child interactions. Arkansas programs are currently piloting the assessment tool. For information about the CLASS Pilot, contact Zephonia.avant@scscoop.org.

🟦 **Superintendent Mentoring Program Launch – Day 2 Highlights!** 🟦

Today's sessions dove deep into two critical areas every new superintendent must master:

💰 **School District Fiscal Resources** with Shawn Higginbotham
From budgeting timelines to district revenue streams, participants received a foundational orientation to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

👥 **Human Capital – Snapshot and Pitfalls** with Bobby Hart
We explored staffing patterns, contract essentials, evaluation systems, and early HR pitfalls to avoid—arming superintendents with the tools to lead their teams with clarity and confidence.

These sessions are helping leaders build the knowledge base needed for effective, ethical, and informed decision-making. Stay tuned as the learning continues!

#LeadershipMatters #SuperintendentSuccess #MentorToLead #DESEMentoringProgram #SchoolLeadership

Looking for some last-minute professional development? Join us for great conversation around jobs, industry, and innovation—starting with science. Plus, free lunch! Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

Educational Service Centers kicked off the New Superintendent Mentoring Program before the DESE Summit

The new superintendents gained valuable insights and inspiration during the launch of the Superintendent Mentoring Program.

🌟 **Dr. Karen Walters** set the tone with a powerful session on *Ethical Leadership, Professionalism, and Navigating the First 90 Days* — helping new leaders focus on integrity, clarity, and confidence.

🤝 **Skipper Ward** and **Dr. Jennifer Barbaree** shared practical tools for *Establishing Strong Board and Community Relations*, emphasizing trust, communication, and connection.

🛡️ **Dr. David Hopkins** led a high-impact session on *School Safety – Setting the Standard Early*, reminding us that safety starts with strong leadership and clear expectations.

We’re off to a great start — and these new leaders are ready to make a difference! 💪

#DESESummit #NewSuperintendentMentoring #LeadershipInAction #ArkansasEducation #SchoolSafety #BoardRelations #First90Days #EthicalLeadership

⏳ Don’t miss this FREE, hands-on workshop for educators happening next week. Register now 👉 www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607

Andrew Marotta was an incredible presenter at our SCSC Administrator's Retreat at DeGray last week. We left feeling inspired and ready to tackle the new year. Thank you, Andrew, for connecting with our schools and leaders. You make learning and leading FUN!
#survivethrive
#weARsouthcentral
#yourBESTsolution

Get your hands on lithium chemistry—literally. 🔬 Plus, we’re feeding you lunch. 👀 Register here 👉 www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607

Ever taught with crystals, brine, and lemon batteries? Now’s your chance. Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607 🧪 #CTE #STEMlearning

✏️ Calling all educators who love science, geology, or engineering challenges! This one-day PD will supercharge your teaching. Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607

This isn’t just chemistry—it’s relevant chemistry. Come see why lithium matters. Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607 💧⚛️ #STEMArkansas

Out of office today! Go ahead and email me your files, and I’ll get to them Monday. ✉️💻

Calling all therapists and interventionists that have already completed Take Flight! This course is for YOU! This refresher course is designed for those who have already completed the Take Flight course in order to review key components of the specific evidence-based programs, with a focus on enhancing the efficacy of intervention strategies. TESS components addresses include: 1A, 4D, 4E. Participants are now eligible to receive ALTA CE credits by attending this course. Click HERE to enroll now: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=549152

Chemistry, geology, engineering, and a free lunch? Sign me up. 🥪
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What a wonderful day exploring the CLASS Observation tool. Early educators locally and all across Arkansas are participating in the state wide pilot adoption phase of the tool while focusing on strong teacher child interactions. Thank you to the University of Arkansas's ECEP team for your partnership.

This isn’t sit-and-get PD—it's hands-on, real-world STEM for today’s students and tomorrow’s careers. 🔬 Register here: www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=562607 #CTE #STEMlearning #LithiumCareers