Southeast Arkansas

ACT Bootcamp is Underway!📚✏️ Our third ACT Bootcamp is in full swing, packed with eager students ready to boost their scores with expert guidance from CW Prep! Students from Monticello, Fordyce, Hermitage, and Star City are here, working hard to sharpen their skills and gain the confidence they need for test day. We’re so excited to see these students take charge of their futures! #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves #CollegeReady #FutureSuccess

📢 Exciting Professional Development Opportunity! 📢 Are you an educator, social worker, or community leader looking to deepen your understanding of economic diversity and its impact on learning and engagement? Join us for an insightful professional development session based on Ruby Payne’s "A Framework for Understanding Poverty." This eye-opening session will explore key strategies for working with individuals from diverse economic backgrounds, equipping you with practical tools to foster success and connection. 📅 Date: June 3, 2025 📍 Location: Drew Central Auditorium 🕒 Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact! Tag a colleague who should join and register today! https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=545060

📢 Exciting Professional Development Opportunity! 📢 Are you an educator, social worker, or community leader looking to deepen your understanding of economic diversity and its impact on learning and engagement? Join us for an insightful professional development session based on Ruby Payne’s "A Framework for Understanding Poverty." This eye-opening session will explore key strategies for working with individuals from diverse economic backgrounds, equipping you with practical tools to foster success and connection. 📅 Date: June 3, 2025 📍 Location: Drew Central Auditorium 🕒 Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact! Tag a colleague who should join and register today! https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=545060

The Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists, along with a presenter from Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education, brought AR THRIVE to Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative on March 10-11. Day one focused on creating behavior expectations, developing a behavior matrix, distinguishing between major and minor behaviors, and developing both a flowchart and behavior lesson plans. Day two targeted creating trauma-invested schools. Participants learned about adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and their impact on students and adults, as well as the importance of connection and relationship building to mitigate the effects of trauma. Days three through five in June 2025 will cover discipline procedures, rewards and recognition programs for staff and students, Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior supports, school-based mental health in Arkansas schools, and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you have innovative ideas, strategies, or expertise to share with fellow educators? This is YOUR chance to shine! We’re looking for dynamic educators to lead engaging sessions and inspire others in the SEARK Cooperative schools. Let’s collaborate, learn, and grow together! Ready to make an impact? Submit your session proposal today! Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up: 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYEqqECUgNo4Axwe6a7xcMvR1HJIdNOb9m6JIkyTSAaPhtkg/viewform?usp=sharing

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you have innovative ideas, strategies, or expertise to share with fellow educators? This is YOUR chance to shine! We’re looking for dynamic educators to lead engaging sessions and inspire others in the SEARK Cooperative schools. Let’s collaborate, learn, and grow together! Ready to make an impact? Submit your session proposal today! 📢Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up: 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYEqqECUgNo4Axwe6a7xcMvR1HJIdNOb9m6JIkyTSAaPhtkg/viewform?usp=sharing

We are Hiring! Are you a great communicator with a passion for education and technology? We're looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team! In this role, you'll wear many hats—developing and delivering tech-focused professional development for educators, managing our online presence (website + social media), overseeing our Print/Media Shop, and providing tech support for meetings. Plus, you'll support our member districts' digital presence, plan public relations events, represent us at recruitment fairs, cultivate sponsorships, manage cooperative events, produce a podcast, and so much more! If you're ready to make an impact in education while flexing your creativity and tech skills, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today! #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

We are Hiring! Are you a dynamic communicator with a passion for education and technology? We're looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team! In this role, you'll wear many hats—developing and delivering tech-focused professional development for educators, managing our online presence (website + social media), overseeing our Print/Media Shop, and providing tech support for meetings. Plus, you'll support our member districts' digital presence, plan public relations events, represent us at recruitment fairs, cultivate sponsorships, manage cooperative events, produce a podcast, and so much more! If you're ready to make an impact in education while flexing your creativity and tech skills, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today! #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

Happening TODAY!! Thinking About Becoming a Teacher? Join us for our "Become a Teacher" event! Discover the best pathway to licensure that fits your goals and get the support you need to take the next step in your teaching journey. Don’t miss this chance to explore your options and start your path toward becoming a licensed educator! MARCH 3, 2025 | 3:00PM-6:30PM SEARK Community College MCGEORGE ROOM 1900 HAZEL ST. PINE BLUFF, AR 71603 #FutureTeacher #TeacherLicensure #EducationMatters

The Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative is requesting proposals for lawn care and grounds maintenance services. Please use the link for further information. https://5il.co/38zuo #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative educators: 📢 You're Invited! IMAGINE LEARNING PRESENTS: Sonday System Showcase 📢 Are you an educator passionate about literacy instruction? Whether you're a paraprofessional, teacher, administrator, or superintendent—even if you’re not currently using the Sonday System—this event is for you! Join us for an exciting Sonday System Showcase featuring insightful discussions, expert guidance, lunch, door prizes, exclusive bundles, and special discounts! 🎉📚 📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative What to Expect: ✨ Gain insights from an Expert Educational Consultant on: ✅ Science of Reading Guide & 3-Day Training – Why it’s crucial! ✅ Digital Overview for Compliance – Stay ahead of the game. ✅ Sonday Readers & Science of Reading Alignment 📖 ✅ Structured Literacy & the Imagine Sonday System – The What & How. ✅ The ‘Short Cut Theory’ – Why It Won’t Work! 🚫 ✅ Coaching – Turning Learning into Action! 💡 Plus! A Customer Panel featuring District Partners! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your literacy instruction, gain valuable insights, and connect with fellow educators. Register today and spread the word! 🎉 Use the QR Code or this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uFzK3bRy3U65KPqTrQPpTqVEylHWK6tBhwfaBM-oniRURVFZMUFSTkpaOFBOSzlCVDBDNUMwVThEMi4u&route=shorturl #yourBESTsolution #SondaySystem #ImagineLearning #ScienceOfReading

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you have innovative ideas, strategies, or expertise to share with fellow educators? This is YOUR chance to shine! 🌟 We’re looking for dynamic educators to lead engaging sessions and inspire others in the SEARK Cooperative schools. Let’s collaborate, learn, and grow together! Ready to make an impact? Submit your session proposal today! 📢 Scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up: 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYEqqECUgNo4Axwe6a7xcMvR1HJIdNOb9m6JIkyTSAaPhtkg/viewform?usp=sharing

Early Childhood Pre-K Special Education Endorsement Opportunity at UAM!

Thinking About Becoming a Teacher? Join us for our "Become a Teacher" event! Discover the best pathway to licensure that fits your goals and get the support you need to take the next step in your teaching journey. Don’t miss this chance to explore your options and start your path toward becoming a licensed educator! MARCH 3, 2025 | 3:00PM-6:30PM SEARK Community College MCGEORGE ROOM 1900 HAZEL ST. PINE BLUFF, AR 71603 #FutureTeacher #TeacherLicensure #EducationMatters

Our office will be OPEN!! Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative will resume normal business hours tomorrow, February 20, 2025. Stay warm! Stay safe! #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKServes

Due to expected winter weather, the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative main office will be closed tomorrow, February 19, 2025. Employees will be working from home. Stay safe and warm! #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKServes

Congratulations to Ashlee Orrell and Leigh Bodiford, who earned their initial Certified Arkansas School Business Official (CASBO) certification!

The Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative hosted a Girl Power Goes State competition on February 12, 2025. This competition would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and regional school districts. Winners at our competition will compete at the state level on February 26th in Benton. Addy West received first place in the laser category, Ryli Birch received second place, and both students are from Drew Central. Winners in the metal category include Cora Barrington, who received first place, and Yuridia Manriquez, who placed second, with both girls attending Hamburg High School. Laura Lucas from Rison received first place in the wood category, and Lyndsy Myers from Crossett received second place. From Rison, Avery Lindsey received first place in the multi-tool category. Addie Carter from Drew Central received the People's Choice Award, voted on by the other contestants, stakeholders, and staff. Lakeside, McGehee, and Star City students also participated in the event.

The Southeast Arkansas Girl Power Goes State competition is tomorrow! Seven school districts and 37 students will compete for the opportunity to advance to the state competition on February 26 in Benton. This exciting event wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our generous sponsors! #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves #yourBESTsolution

Employees of the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative served as judges for yesterday's FBLA Middle School Spring Conference, held at the UAM Fine Arts Center. Students competed in various competition categories. Students who placed in the top three in Performance/Production Events or top five in Objective Testing will advance to state on April 9 at the State Convention Center.