Southeast Arkansas

Communities of Practice Instructional Leadership Supports and Action Planning is happening now! Area middle and high school principals came together to explore the power of Communities of Practice (CoP) in enhancing instructional leadership. There is power in the rich conversations happening this afternoon at SEARK Cooperative! #SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

🌟 **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! 💼✨

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

Communities of Practice Instructional Leadership Supports and Action Planning is happening now! Area elementary principals came together to explore the power of Communities of Practice (CoP) in enhancing instructional leadership. There is power in the rich conversations happening this morning at SEARK Cooperative! #SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

On Friday, October 25th, AmeriCorps members with the Future Teacher and Smart Start AmeriCorps Programs hosted an "Opening Ceremony" to kick off their year of service. State Representatives Jeff Wardlaw and Howard Beaty were in attendance. Representative Wardlaw recited the AmeriCorps pledge with the members. Monticello Mayor Jason Akers and representatives from Options, Inc. spoke about the supportive services to the communities and victims of domestic violence. After the Program, AmeriCorps members completed a service project at Options in Monticello. #yourBESTsolution #SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

🌟 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

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

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

5 months ago, Southeast Co-op

Great Director and TCC Conference at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute! We had the privilege of diving into the latest information that will shape the future of education. Not only did we hear updates from AAEA and the DESE Leadership team, but we also learned from the wealth of knowledge in the room when all of the education cooperative directors and teacher center coordinators discussed key initiatives. A special shoutout to SEARK Director Dr. Nathan White and Assistant Director/TCC Emilee Dutton for representing our team in these important discussions. We can’t wait to put what we’ve learned into action and continue making a positive impact for our students and schools! #SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE #EducationMatters #Teamwork #yourBESTsolution

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

We had a productive meeting with our local school tech coordinators yesterday! We had insightful discussions about Act 504 and Act 846 with Jeff Killingsworth from DESE and Krissy Cross from DIS about fortifying our Cybersecurity posture to protect our students and staff. Plus, we discovered free resources to help implement these acts and explored upcoming training opportunities. Thanks to everyone for their valuable contributions! #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

Southeast Co-op Tech Coordinator Meeting

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

6 months ago, Southeast Co-op

In a thrilling display of digital prowess, students from across Southeastern Arkansas converged for an intense Cybersecurity Capture the Flag competition! This event challenged 11 middle school and 11 high school teams to uncover and secure "digital flags" through a gauntlet of complex tasks. Participants showcased their expertise in programming, networking, cryptography, reverse engineering, forensics, and other cutting-edge tech skills. Emerging victorious from this battle of wits were the brilliant minds from Lake Village, claiming the top spot. Hot on their heels, the team from Fordyce secured an impressive second place, while Drew Central's tech savants rounded out the top three. This competition not only tested the students' abilities but also highlighted the region's growing talent in the critical field of Computer Science. Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this happen!! Union Bank Commercial Bank Seark College UAM The GOAT #ServicebeginswithSE

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

6 months ago, Southeast Co-op

🌟✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨🌟 Today, we want to take a moment to give a HUGE shoutout to Quan, our incredible custodian at the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. You keep our environment clean and welcoming, making a huge difference for all of us every day. Thank you, Quan, for your tireless efforts and positive attitude! We appreciate everything you do to ensure our spaces are safe and pleasant. You are truly a valued member of our team! 🙌💙

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

🏈🎉 It’s Tailgate Time! 🎉🏈 SEARK Cooperative turned up the fun with our Tailgate Treats Luncheon! We feasted on mouthwatering finger foods, played some fun outdoor games, and cast our votes for the best dishes. A HUGE shoutout to our champions: Michele Roberts, Katlin Hogue, and Sarah Long for bringing their A-game! 🏆💖 Not only did we have a blast, but we also raised funds for the Sunshine Committee! 🌟 Thanks to everyone for the tasty treats and good vibes! Who’s ready for the next tailgate party? 🙌🎊 #SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, along with AmeriCorps members and other volunteers, participate in the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to show unity and service. Thank you Americorps and Americorps Seniors Members and Volunteers for your service to our COOP area schools. #UnitedWeServe #AmeriThanks

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible presenter, Carole Anderson, and all the amazing educators who attended the CTE New Teacher In-Service Workshop! We appreciate the valuable insights shared on administering CTE programs, CTSO advice, and great classroom tips and tricks. Together, we’re building a strong community of educators ready to make a real impact! #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

Happy IT Professional's Day to our very own! Thank you, Evan, for all you do for everyone at the SEARK Cooperative! #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

Congratulations to our teams from Warren and DeWitt School Districts for completing their THRIVE training. THRIVE AR program has made a significant impact on education professionals over the past two years, culminating in the completion of Cohort 6's training. With over 550 educators trained, administrators, counselors, and teachers are now better equipped to support students' mental health and behavior through sustainable systems. #ServicebeginswithSE #SEARKserves

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

The Arkansas Department of Education hosted a Perkins Regional Stakeholder Meeting last Friday at the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus to garner stakeholder feedback on the current and future Perkins V Arkansas State Plan.

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

SEARK Coop’s science specialist observed science students at DeWitt Middle and High School engaged in 3-dimensional learning through the implementation of OpenSciEd. #SEARKServes #ServicebeginswithSE

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op

Never Forget September 11, 2001

over 55 years ago, Southeast Co-op