From the Dermott alma mater:
“We are here to be and do something worthy of review, and to make our school the best in all the land!”
At SEARK Co-op, we’re here to do the same — supporting our schools and cheering them on every step of the way.
GO RAMS have a great school year and football season! 🐏📚🏈
Hearing from a child who was mentored by a Foster Grandparent reminds us just how much love, guidance, and encouragement they bring into young lives every single day. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom, it helps shape brighter futures.
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SEARK Foster Grandparent Program Press Release
AmeriCorps Seniors marks 60 years of the Foster Grandparent Program, a national tradition of bringing older adults and children together since 1965.
Our SEARK Foster Grandparent Program is proud to honor the incredible service of 70 Foster Grandparents who gave more than 63,695 hours of service last year across eight counties! From classrooms to children’s centers, their steady presence makes a lasting impact on young lives and strengthens our communities. 💙
👉 Foster Grandparents are more than helpers—they are mentors, encouragers, and role models whose legacy of service spans generations.
Check out the full press release here: https://5il.co/3otto
Interested in joining this mission of service?
📞 Call us at 870-367-4819
📧 Email andrea.pruitt@searkcoop.com
🌐 Visit www.searkcoop.com
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We’re excited to welcome Brittany Briggs to the SEARK Co-op as an ECH Special Education Teacher! Her dedication to supporting students and helping every child succeed makes her a wonderful addition to our team.
Help us give Brittany a big SEARK welcome in the comments below! 🎉
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We’re excited to have Latresia Whitlock join SEARK Co-op as the HIPPY Home-Based Educator in Warren!
Her passion for supporting families and helping children thrive makes her a perfect fit for the HIPPY program.
Drop a warm SEARK welcome in the comments to cheer her on as she begins this journey! 💙
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Lisa has already made a difference as a HIPPY Home-Based Educator, and now she’ll continue supporting families and the program in this new way.
Help us celebrate Lisa’s next chapter in the comments below! 💙
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We’re recognizing these incredible ladies for their dedication and hard work here at the SEARK Co-op! Your commitment makes a difference every single day and we are so grateful to have you on our team!
Christy Johnson 5 years
Kathy Cameron 15 years
Rebecca Leonard 25 years
Lachelle Boone 30 years
Kathy Morman 25 years
Ashlee Orrell 5 years
Sarah Long 5 years
Not pictured: Nancy Trantham 15 years
👏 Join us in congratulating them on their work anniversaries in the comments!
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Here’s what’s coming up:
🔹 September 15th-ESC Works #567580
SE Sonday System 1 – A comprehensive intervention program for small-group instruction, targeting foundational skills to read and spell single-syllable words, building toward multisyllabic words.
🔹 September 16th-ESC Works #567586
SE Sonday System 2 – Expanding literacy instruction with strategies to help students master reading and spelling multisyllabic words.
🔹 September 17th thru 19th ESC Works #567588
SE Sonday System SOR (Science of Reading Supplement) – A three-day deep dive into the Science of Reading component that qualifies Sonday Systems 1 & 2 as a dyslexia intervention, meeting DESE requirements.
📌 Participants will need to purchase Sonday System materials prior to the session.
👉 Sign up now on ESC Works to reserve your spot.
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We’re sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing partners at Summit Utilities for their continued support of the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program here at Southeast Arkansas Education Service Coop!
Whether it's moving supplies, helping us transition into new office spaces, or firing up the grill, Summit Utilities shows up in every way that counts.
Your generosity goes far beyond logistics. It fuels our mission, uplifts families, and helps parents become their child’s first and most important teacher.
Together, we’re not just moving boxes, we’re moving communities forward and building brighter futures for our children.
📅 September 18, 2025
📍 Southeast Arkansas Educational Service Cooperative
💲 $70 per person
Join us for a powerful day of learning designed to support preschool educators working with students who have autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and other complex educational needs.
This interactive training, presented by the Easterseals Arkansas Outreach Program (ESO), will equip participants with:
✅ Evidence-based instructional strategies
✅ Practical tools to enhance classroom practices
✅ Comprehensive training materials, including handouts, guides, and reference documents
This session is a must for early childhood educators who want to expand their skills and strategies to better meet the diverse needs of their students.
📌 Spots are limited—don’t miss this opportunity!
👉 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=568470
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🎉 Spirit Friday continues! 🎉
Each week, SEARK Co-op staff will proudly wear the colors of one of our 15 districts as we celebrate the incredible schools we serve!
This week we’re cheering for Crossett School District!
As their alma mater reminds us:
“Hail, Crossett High School — hats off to you!
Ever you’ll find us, loyal and true.”
Here’s to the Eagles soaring high with a great football season and an amazing school year ahead! 🦅📚🏈
Behind every smile, every hug, and every encouraging word is a Foster Grandparent making a difference. This week, we shine the spotlight on these amazing volunteers who pour their wisdom and love into the lives of children each day.
Their voices remind us that service changes lives both for those who give and those who receive.
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Service looks like showing up with patience, kindness, and encouragement and that’s exactly what our Foster Grandparents do! This week, we’re celebrating our Foster Grandparents who embody what it means to serve with heart.
We are so grateful for their dedication and for the example they set for us all. 💙
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Each story is unique, but every Foster Grandparent shares one thing in common: a heart for serving children. This week we’re spotlighting some of our wonderful Foster Grandparents who make a lasting difference in young lives every single day.
Join us in thanking them for showing up, stepping in, and spreading love through service!
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Strive for Five Professional Book Study begins September 8th via Zoom!
This is a virtual training that kicks off on September 8th with a 1hour introduction meeting and then four additional meetings all on Monday nights until October 6th.
Come learn as we put the Science of Reading into practice to increase classroom engagement and instructional support. Get students to think deeper and accelerate their language comprehension and literacy skills.
Register Early- Spots are limited.
Books will be provided to all participants.
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Our HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) team is back and ready to kick off another year of supporting parents and children ages 2–5!
They celebrated their return with a groovy 70’s theme—dressing up hippie style to set the tone for a fun, positive, and engaging year ahead.
We’re so excited for the impact this amazing team will continue to make as they partner with families to build strong foundations for learning!
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This week we are honored to spotlight four of our amazing Foster Grandparents who dedicate their time, energy, and love to the students in our schools. Their impact goes far beyond the classroom: they are mentors, encouragers, and role models!
Help us celebrate these incredible individuals who prove that service has no age limit!
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