Science teachers participated in a GeoFloat and Hike of Sugarloaf Mountain at Greer's Ferry Lake. Teachers spent a day in the field and then met the following day to discuss phenomenon, lesson planning, and incorporating Earth Science in the classroom. Angela Chandler and Camille Gerhart with the Arkansas Geological Survey, provided experiences, insights, resources and a wealth of knowledge to the teachers.
K-5 teachers met together to work through Picture Perfect curriculum lessons and resources. A focus was on STEM, the 5E learning cycle and using picture books in science. Teacher left with lesson plans and access to the hands-on materials to teach.
Ben Carrigan met with K-12 science teachers working through three dimensional science teaching and learning. They began the day by learning through the eyes of their students and finished by taking a deep dive into the science standards, anchoring phenomenon, and lesson planning. Big thanks to Harding University College of Education for providing a great training space.
Due to a train accident and possible chemical spill, and in response to the city of Beebe's request, WDMESC will be closed for the remainder of Monday, June 17th. We will reopen as soon as we can.
Vicki King will be presenting a session tomorrow at WDMESC on School-Based Identification. Join us!
WDMESC wishes to express our appreciation for the outstanding teachers in our schools during National Teacher Appreciation Week! We extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication to our students!
The DESE Office of Learning Services is seeking literacy coaches that will support teachers and promote evidence-based literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading in K-3 classrooms in public schools that have earned the letter designation of “D or F” across the state of Arkansas. The right candidate will have a sense of urgency for improving literacy achievement, a desire to use data to support student growth, and a passion for tailored professional learning and coaching to improve instructional practice. Click this link for more information. https://bit.ly/3UuuhbG
Last week, Brook Singletary attended the 2024 CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) Conference in Little Rock. Arkansas is leading the nation in K-12 cybersecurity protocols by establishing the CIRT, comprised of ADE, DIS, and ESC Technology Coordinators. During the 2024 CIRT conference, the team engaged in a hands-on threat hunting exercise, received cyber law updates, and set new goals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Join us for PD in your PJs on June 10th or July 15th. We will start with a 1 hour Zoom for instructions and you'll do the rest at your own pace (1 week to complete). escWorks session numbers are 520445 and 520448.
All are Welcome! Let's Celebrate Teaching!
Update:
John Wink Coaching Registration Link is available!
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At WDMESC's Battle of the Books, 16 teams representing 6 districts engaged in high-energy competition. The atmosphere was electric, the competition intense, and everyone had a fantastic time!
The Battle of the Books is a family-feud style competition, where teams read designated books throughout the year and answer questions related to them. These students showcased their knowledge remarkably well! The sheer number of tie-breakers showed just how well they knew the books.
The winners of the Primary Battles were:
The Searcy Lion Cubs - Champions
The Deener Diamonds - 2nd Place
The Cabot Power Panthers - 3rd Place
The winners of the Elementary Battles were:
The Cabot Reading Warriors - Champions
The White County Central G.O.A.T.s - 2nd Place
The Lonoke Bad News Books - 3rd Place
The winners of the Middle School Battles were:
The Cabot Reading Croissants - Champions
The Cabot Librarians - 2nd Place
The Des Arc Bookcaneers - 3rd Place
Need Coaching Training? Pick one!
Not sure if you need Coaching Training?
Reach out to Jackie Starks at jstarks@wdmesc.org.
Excitement fills the air at WDMESC today as our GT Specialist, Jennifer Park dives into Critical Thinking Day with students from our region! Young minds are expressing their curiosity and creativity! #UnlockingStudentPotential
Former Cabot student Joshua Barnett, who now serves as the CEO of NIET, delivers a presentation at the NIET Conference discussing the influence that Cabot teacher Jane Balgavy had on his life.
Join WDMESC's Tuer Kennard for the Bright Futures: Connecting Home and School, White county Alliance Meeting.
In celebration of CTE Month, Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative is proud to showcase the amazing CTE programs at Beebe and Jacksonville North Pulaski High Schools.
Governor Sanders declares February as CTE Month at the Capitol on February 1, 2024. Beebe High School is honored to showcase their Pre-Educator program at the event. Congratulations! 🎉 #CTEMonth #BeebeHighSchool #EducationExcellence
Register now while there are seats available!
