
Southeast Arkansas Chess Tournament Results!
Today, students from Dewitt, Dumas, Hermitage, Monticello, Drew Central, Woodlawn, Rison, Crossett, Hamburg, and Star City traveled to the Southeast Arkansas Education Co-Op in Monticello to compete in a thrilling Junior/Senior High Chess Tournament! Over 70 talented chess players participated, playing seven challenging games.
Junior High Winners:
1st Place: Jackson Richardson (Crossett) - $50 gift card sponsored by Hope and Company Realty, Monticello
2nd Place: AJ Bentz (Monticello)
3rd Place: Dawsen Dupuy (Dewitt)
Senior High Winners:
1st Place: Van Sang (Rison) - $50 gift card sponsored by Hope and Company Realty, Monticello
2nd Place: Atlan Savage (Monticello)
3rd Place: Claire Grant (Monticello)
A huge THANK YOU to Hope and Company Realty for sponsoring the event and to all the coaches and supporters who made today possible. Your dedication to these players is inspiring!
Congratulations to all participants for making this tournament such a success!


Relating Related Services: The Role of OT, PT, and SLP in the School Setting
Key Objectives:
-Understand the purpose of related services
-Identify key components of OT, PT, and SLP evaluations in schools
-Apply best practices to integrate these services into specially designed instruction
This training is relevant to OTs, PTs, SLPs, teachers, administrators, and other school stakeholders. Bring your team for maximum benefit!
December 4, 2024 at Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Register with ESCWorks #540289
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=540289


🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative! 🦃🍂
We are so grateful for the educators, administrators, students, families, and communities we serve. May this season bring you warmth, joy, and time to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for. Wishing you all a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
#SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #HappyThanksgiving #GratefulForEducation #ThankfulForOurCommunities


🙌🍎The SEARK Cooperative would like to shout out a huge thank you to all substitute teachers! 🙌🍎
You play a vital role in helping students stay on track while teachers are away. Your hard work and flexibility don’t go unnoticed – you make a real difference every day!
#SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #ThankYouSubstitutes #SubstituteTeachers #EducationHeroes


Happy National Parent Involvement Day! 👏💙
Today, we celebrate the incredible impact parents have on their children’s education. Your support, encouragement, and involvement help shape future leaders and make schools stronger. Thank you for all you do!
#SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #ParentInvolvement #StrongerTogether #ThankYouParents


🎉 Congratulations to Woodlawn's Cheer team for earning the prestigious AAA Academic State Champion Award for the 2023-2024 season! 🏆
This award recognizes the dedication and hard work of student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. AAA celebrates teams across various sports, including cheer, who have achieved outstanding academic success based on each member's GPA.
Way to go, Woodlawn Cheer! Keep shining academically and athletically! 🎓💪
#ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKServes #yourBESTsolution #AcademicExcellence


Professional Development Opportunity for Educators! ✏️
Handwriting for ALL: Supporting Science of Reading through Transcription Instruction for All K-5 Learners
December 5, 2024
Join us for a comprehensive 6-hour session where you'll gain essential strategies for teaching handwriting effectively to all learners! Learn how to integrate transcription skills aligned with ELA standards and discover the link between handwriting and literacy development.
✅ Practical instruction
✅ Hands-on activities
✅ Improve reading & spelling outcomes
This session is perfect for General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Administrators, and Paraprofessionals.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your teaching and support every student’s success! 🌟
Register:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=542558
#ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKServes #yourBESTsolution #LiteracyDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Educators


Happy Education Support Professionals Day! 🎉
✏️ Today, we celebrate the amazing support staff who play a vital role in our schools – from custodians to counselors, to librarians, specialists, and administrative teams. Your hard work and dedication make a world of difference for students and teachers alike. Thank you!
#SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #ThankYouSupportStaff #EducationHeroes


SE Special Education and Related Services: Establishing Connections through Collaborative Goal Writing
January 22, 2025 at Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Collaboration is an evidence-based and High Leverage Practice (McLeskey et al., 2019) and essential to ensuring student’s needs are met. As part of developing an IEP, team members must determine the student’s critical needs and develop goals based on those identified needs. Writing goals collaboratively, is a way IEP teams can leverage their collective expertise and value of related services to support a student’s needs in the school setting (Arner et al., 2022). In this session, we will explore collaborative goal writing, progress monitoring strategies, and apply concepts to anchor learning.
Objectives:
-Understand the benefits of wrap around services to collaboratively meet the needs of students.
-Identify parts of a goal
-Apply collaborative goal writing practices to co-construct a goal
-Participants will need to bring a device with internet access and a redacted (all identifying information completely removed) IEP for personal reflection (not sharing).
ESCworks Registration #540296
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=540296


Happy American Education Week! 🎓
Today, we celebrate the educators, students, and families who make learning possible. Let’s continue to support and uplift our public schools, as they shape the future one lesson at a time.
#ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKServes #yourBESTsolution #AmericanEducationWeek #SupportEducation #ThankYouTeachers


Happy America Recycles Day! ♻️🌎 Let’s do our part to reduce waste, recycle more, and protect our planet for future generations. Every small action counts!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #AmericaRecyclesDay #Recycle #GoGreen


Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍💛 Let's spread kindness, not just today, but every day. A simple act of kindness can make the world a better place, one small gesture at a time.
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution #WorldKindnessDay #BeKind #SpreadLove


Happy National School Psychology Week! 🎉
A huge thank you to all the school psychologists who make a positive impact on students' lives every day. Your support, compassion, and dedication help create healthier, stronger communities for our future leaders!
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYouPsychologists


On this Veterans Day, the staff of SEARK Cooperative honors and gives a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the brave men and women who have served our country. Your sacrifices and dedication ensure our freedom, and we are forever grateful for your courage and service.
#yourBESTsolution #SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans


✏️📏 Had a great experience observing math lessons using Illustrative Math in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade at Lakeside Elementary Tuesday! It was amazing to see students actively engaged in problem-solving and teamwork throughout their lessons.
Thank you Ms. Bowman, Ms. Miller, Ms. Brown, and Ms. Fox for letting Math Specialist, Katlin Hogue, come in each week to collaborate. ✏️📏
#yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves






Local high school students are taking their ACT prep to the next level with the ACT Bootcamp! 📝💪 These dedicated students are working hard to sharpen their skills and boost their scores, ensuring they’re ready to conquer the test with confidence. 📚✨ We’re excited to see them succeed and can’t wait to cheer them on as they get one step closer to their college dreams! 🎓 #ACTPrep #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CollegeBound #yourBESTsolution #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves



SE Special Education and Related Services: Establishing Connections through Collaborative Goal Writing
January 22, 2025 at Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Collaboration is an evidence-based and High Leverage Practice (McLeskey et al., 2019) and essential to ensuring student’s needs are met. As part of developing an IEP, team members must determine the student’s critical needs and develop goals based on those identified needs. Writing goals collaboratively, is a way IEP teams can leverage their collective expertise and value of related services to support a student’s needs in the school setting (Arner et al., 2022). In this session, we will explore collaborative goal writing, progress monitoring strategies, and apply concepts to anchor learning.
Objectives:
-Understand the benefits of wrap around services to collaboratively meet the needs of students.
-Identify parts of a goal
-Apply collaborative goal writing practices to co-construct a goal
-Participants will need to bring a device with internet access and a redacted (all identifying information completely removed) IEP for personal reflection (not sharing).
ESCworks Registration #540296
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=540296


Relating Related Services: The Role of OT, PT, and SLP in the School Setting
Key Objectives:
-Understand the purpose of related services
-Identify key components of OT, PT, and SLP evaluations in schools
-Apply best practices to integrate these services into specially designed instruction
This training is relevant to OTs, PTs, SLPs, teachers, administrators, and other school stakeholders. Bring your team for maximum benefit!
December 4, 2024 at Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Register with ESCWorks #540289
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=540289


🌟 **Job Opportunity: LEADS Specialist** 🌟
Join the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative (SEARK Coop) as a Local LEADS Specialist! This key role focuses on enhancing collaboration among early childhood education partners in Ashley, Bradley, and Drew Counties. Facilitate community partnerships, support families, manage resources, and advocate for quality early childhood programs.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in early childhood settings
- Data analysis proficiency
Visit our website to see the full job description.
📅 Apply now at https://www.searkcoop.com/page/job-opportunities
Help us make a difference in our community! 💼✨


🌟 Join us for a virtual information session about ARPep! 🌟
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a teacher with a starting salary of $50,000? ARPep offers a two-year, work-based program that leads to your standard teaching license. If you have a bachelor’s degree and either passing Praxis content exam scores or 18+ credit hours in your content area (or a degree in that area), we want to hear from you!
🗓️ **Information Session Dates:**
- November 12 at 4 PM
- December 5 at 4 PM
Both sessions will be held on Zoom, and Praxis support is available to help you succeed.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more! RSVP to let us know you’ll be there. We can’t wait to see you! 🎉
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Y3wpsC
#ARPep #Teaching #Education #BecomeATeacher #VirtualInfoSession #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKServes #yourBESTsolution
