April is designated as the Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. Month of the Military Child is sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy and supported by many other organizations, including the ADE Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission.
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Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Department of Education have partnered to extend Arkansas PBS AMI through May 22. These lessons are designed for students in grades K-8. These lessons are broadcast on PBS, can be recorded, and streamed. School Districts may personalize the packets that accompany the broadcasts. https://bit.ly/3ejvGMd
Check out today's resources and activities from Arkansas PBS to help keep kids engaged with learning while schools are closed!
Please forward this newsletter to family and friends who might also want to sign up for some educational support. https://bit.ly/2JPymTK
And check out other initiatives Arkansas PBS has underway to help encourage learning. https://bit.ly/3b0aUzg
ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES https://bit.ly/2UBMDZ3
Download the new Engage Arkansas PBS app for updates, AMI videos, broadcast schedule and more!
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AR schools will continue Alternative Methods of Instruction through the end of the school year. WDMESC will continue to provide support to school districts as they develop additional AMI plans.
Need help with Google Classroom, Zoom, screencasting, other tech tools? Join Brook Singletary each day from 9am-2pm for tips, tricks and tech help. Drop in anytime! https://meet.google.com/exb-janp-jyz
Tech & Learning's Top 25 Learning Tools for When School is Closed. https://bit.ly/2xHZwZO
We at WDMESC want to support educators during this time. Each specialist and coordinator will be available in a virtual room daily, beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm.
Click here to access the virtual meeting rooms. https://bit.ly/2JuLcqc
Available to assist in virtual rooms are the following educators:
Sarra Petray-Behavior Support Specialist & Special Education
Brook Singletary-Google Classroom, Google Apps, Zoom, other tech tools, CTE
Sandy Roe-Art, G.T. & ESOL
Amber Bass, April Rose, & Greg Moore- Literacy
Pam Allen & Tim Brister-Math
Dena Rooks-Novice Teachers, Paraprofessional, Principal
Ben Carrigan-Science
Leasha Hayes- Federal Program/ Assistant Superintendent/Curriculum Coordinator, Principal & Superintendent
ADE and Arkansas PBS are committed to AR students & their academic progress. They are providing Arkansas AMI Learning Guides and special TV programming starting Monday, March 30. For more info, visit https://bit.ly/ArkansasAMI. #COVID19AR #AMI4AR #Together4AR
Click the following link to access the ADE Commissioner's Memo regarding Arkansas AMI including how to register your district and Learning Guides and Resources. https://bit.ly/2QJLfm8
Whether you care for children every day – or have been suddenly thrust into lessons from home – Arkansas PBS is here to help! Each day they'll be sharing resources and activities to keep kids engaged with learning while schools are closed.
Arkansas PBS wants to be your partner in providing in-home learning and fun activities, so check back daily for ideas that bring to life the very best in PBS KIDS educational programming and resources. https://bit.ly/2UBMDZ3
From @ArkansasED - Teachers: Looking for variety in your AMI delivery? AR Digital Sandbox is a great tool for live broadcasting lessons, sharing instructional videos & more. Login at adesandbox.arkansas.gov using your eSchool username & password. Join a webinar: bit.ly/3beU0fK
Due to temporary school closures in the wake of COVID-19, Arkansas PBS and DESE have partnered to develop Arkansas AMI. This initiative supports teachers, families, and students by providing Arkansas AMI Learning Guides associated with PBS educational programming. Beginning March 30, Arkansas PBS will alter daytime programming to provide grade band content. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/2UhdJGf
Click the following link for AMI Learning Guides and Resources for the week of March 30. https://bit.ly/2Jdijid
WDMESC is working on a plan to continue to support our districts as they provide instruction to students during this unprecedented time. Our specialists and coordinators will be available to provide support as our teachers use technology, online resources and other alternative methods of instruction.
In the meantime be sure and checkout our website for updates and AMI resources. New resources have been added today!
https://sites.google.com/wilbur.k12.ar.us/wdmesccovid-19updatesanddigita/home
Schools are closed for on-site instruction through April 17th. For updates and AMI resources click here: https://sites.google.com/wilbur.k12.ar.us/wdmesccovid-19updatesanddigita/home
In order to assist schools during this time, WDMESC has put together a new website to help you stay up-to-date and provide teachers with AMI digital resources. This site will be updated frequently so be sure and bookmark it. https://bit.ly/2IR1t8z
Due to the spread of COVID-19, Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative will be operating with essential personnel. No fingerprinting appointments are being scheduled at this time. If you have questions or need assistance call our offices at 501-882-5467.
Wrapping up our final day of Kagan training--what an engaging and informative week it has been here at WDMESC for Novice Teachers!!
Day two of Kagan is underway!
The FIRST Robotics Competition Arkansas Regional was held March 5-7 in Little Rock. 59 teams from 9 states and Mexico, came together in Central Arkansas to showcase their months of hard work, creative problem solving and incredible team work. This years game, Infinite Recharge was powered by Star Wars: Force for Change. Wilbur Mills ESC was a Friends of the Future Sponsor for this event.
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