🐝💛 Clinton Yellowjackets: Collaborating for High Impact! 💛🐝
Clinton Elementary and Clinton Jr. High joined together with System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson for an interactive think tank exploring the 9 high-impact decision points identified in the Arch Ford High VAM Teacher Regional Study.
Teacher teams collaborated around each decision point to identify practical ideas and next steps they can use this school year.
A district panel of high-impact teachers also shared their decision-making processes and strategies for supporting, challenging, and enriching all learners.
Thank you, Clinton Yellowjackets, for a great day of collaboration, reflection, and learning! 🐝📚
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Great day of learning with the Wonderview K–12 Daredevils! 💚💛
District K–12 teachers met with System Support Specialist for School Improvement Jacob Sisson to focus on Moving the Bottom Quarter and strengthening the response system for ALL learners.
Teachers explored clear learning targets, high-quality instruction, formative assessment, and intentional intervention and enrichment—all with the goal of meeting students where they are and moving every learner forward. 📈
#archfordserves #yourbestsolution
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📚 Preparing for the Praxis 5355? We’ve got you covered!
Join us for Praxis Prep for Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) and spend the day strengthening your knowledge, practicing test-taking strategies, and building confidence for exam day!
📅 October 17
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Register Here
We’ll focus on the key areas you need to know, including special education law, instruction, assessment, collaboration, and supporting diverse learners.
Whether you’re preparing to take the Praxis for the first time or looking for a focused review before testing, this session is designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready! 💪🍎
✨ Content Review
✨ Practice Questions
✨ Test-Taking Strategies
✨ Special Education Focus
Come prep with us and get one step closer to passing the Praxis 5355! 🎯
Archie and Bethany had a great time at Western Yell County Elementary recently! Archie visited some classrooms and received lots of pets and scratches! Bethany met with the school's behavior team to reflect on the first weeks of school, the implementation of the behavior matrix, discussed natural consequences, and looked ahead to tier two behavior interventions for next month. This school is LEVELING UP!
Arch Ford Local Lead Captain Kristen Weatherall had the opportunity to spend time with future educators at Arkansas Tech University discussing all things birth to five! 💛
We are so thankful for collaborations like this that allow us to connect with, encourage, and support the next generation of educators before they ever step into their own classrooms.
The future of education is bright! ✨📚
🏕️ Crawford Elementary is hiking toward mastery!
Crawford Elementary 3rd and 4th teachers teamed up with System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson to examine building-wide achievement and growth trends and identify next steps for designing the best learning system for students through Standards-Based Grading.
Teachers are deepening their understanding of standards and strengthening connections to ATLAS as they design clear success criteria that help students know where they’re going and what success looks like.
These campers are ready to move the needle in 2026–27! 🏕️📈
#yourbestsolution
#archfordserves
#aflp
Heber Springs Elementary: Where Students and Staff "Show their PAWS"🐾
Common language for expectations is filling the air! Students are learning voice levels and expectations for all the shared spaces in their school. Archie and Bethany recently visited some teachers during PLC meetings, and they discussed student behavior and natural consequences. They also visited with counselors and Murphy, the school's working dog! Murphy serves his school by being the center of the behavior matrix, spreading joy, and working with individual students. The principal, Mrs. Wood, is focused on growing a system for multi-tiered behavior support that is already making a positive impact!
HSE is a great place to be! 🐾
Collaboration is where good ideas become real impact.
Local Leads, their teams, and members of the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood came together at Arch Ford to connect, collaborate, plan, and working toward what comes next.
There is something powerful about getting the right people in the same room, sharing ideas, learning from one another, and working toward what comes next.
We’re grateful to be a place where these conversations happen and this work moves forward.
Novice Teacher Spotlight!!!!!
Mr. Bittle is a math teacher at West Side High School in the West Side School District. Nate is in our ArPEP program as a year one teacher, and he is a rockstar! The first year comes with so many challenges, and we are proud of Nate for the investment he is making!
🤖 AI + Great Teaching at Atkins School District!
K–12 teachers at Atkins School District joined Arch Ford ESC System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson to explore how AI can help strengthen first learning experiences for students.
Teachers focused on using AI to support thoughtful planning, increase rigor, and create meaningful learning opportunities—all while keeping great teaching at the center. ❤️
👏 Thank you, Atkins educators, for continuing to learn, grow, and innovate for students!
#archfordserves
#yourbestsolution
#aflp
🏕️ Hiking Toward Mastery! 🥾🌲
Teams from across the Arch Ford region came together for a day of learning, collaboration, and reflection during our Standards-Based Grading session with Jacob Sisson, System Support Specialist for School Improvement.
Just like any great hike, the journey toward mastery starts with a clear destination and well-marked trail. Participants explored essential standards, proficiency scales, high-quality assessments, success criteria, and systems for intervention and enrichment—all designed to keep student growth at the center of the journey.
🔥 Around our learning “campfire,” teams worked together to strengthen practices, share ideas, and map out next steps for their schools.
🏔️ Every step counts. Every learner matters. The journey is toward mastery!
#archfordserves
#yourbestsolution
#aflp
Teams from across the Arch Ford region came together for a day of learning, collaboration, and reflection during our Standards-Based Grading session with Jacob Sisson, System Support Specialist for School Improvement.
Just like any great hike, the journey toward mastery starts with a clear destination and well-marked trail. Participants explored essential standards, proficiency scales, high-quality assessments, success criteria, and systems for intervention and enrichment—all designed to keep student growth at the center of the journey.
🔥 Around our learning “campfire,” teams worked together to strengthen practices, share ideas, and map out next steps for their schools.
🏔️ Every step counts. Every learner matters. The journey is toward mastery!
#archfordserves
#yourbestsolution
#aflp
🐾 Learning from High-Impact Educators! 🐾
Arch Ford System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson recently presented to the Conway Junior High Wampus Cat faculty, sharing the 10 Decision Points from the Arch Ford Regional ESC High VAM Study.
Faculty explored best practices identified among our region’s top 2025 High VAM teachers, considering how these practices connect to four key areas:
🎯 Instructional Expertise
💙 Student-Centered Learning
🤝 Collective Efficacy
⚙️ Systems That Enable
We appreciate the Conway Junior High educators for engaging in meaningful conversations about the practices and decisions that help create powerful learning experiences for students. When educators learn from educators, we all grow stronger!
#ArchFordServices #YourBestSolution #AFLP
📚 Getting Ready for the Praxis 5511 or 5001? We’ve Got You!
Saturday, September 19 8:30 - 3:30 Register Here
Join us for Praxis Prep designed for educators preparing for the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511) and Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) exams!
✨ Review key content
🎯 Learn test-taking strategies
📝 Practice with targeted questions
💪 Build confidence for test day
Perfect for elementary general education and K–12 special education teachers working toward Praxis success!
Come ready to learn, practice, and PREP for the PRAXIS!
🧭 Navigating Growth with the Vilonia Eagles! 🦅
Arch Ford’s Dr. Julie Workman and Jacob Sisson teamed up with Vilonia High School educators to explore Growth, VAM, Achievement, and Merit Pay.
Using growth data as a compass 🧭, teams focused on how data can guide instruction and strengthen support for ALL learners.
🏕️ Notice. Wonder. Adjust. Keep moving forward!
Great work, Vilonia Eagles! 🦅
#archfordserves #yourbestsolution
#aflp
🏔️ Moving to New Heights in Learning! 🐾
North Little Rock 6–8 educators joined Arch Ford System Support Specialist for School Improvement Jacob Sisson for a deep dive into using Learning Ladders as a guide for learning.
Teachers explored how to unpack Standards and ATLAS Achievement Level Descriptors into clear learning targets that help define Success Criteria, rigorous assessment, and systems of response for intervention and enrichment.
🎯 Clear targets. Strong instruction. Responsive support. A path toward success for every learner.
Great work, North Little Rock Charging Wildcats! 💙💛🐾
#archfordserves
#yourbestsolution
#aflp
🦅💜💛 Moving on Up at Mayflower Elementary!
K–4 educators at Mayflower Elementary met with System Support Specialist for School Improvement Jacob Sisson to focus on designing Learning Ladders aligned with Arkansas Standards and ATLAS Achievement Descriptors.
Educators worked together to create clear learning steps that help identify where students are, where they need to go, and how to move them toward mastery. 🪜🎯
It was a great day of learning, collaboration, and planning for student success with the Mayflower Eagles!
#archfordserves
#yourbestsolution
#aflp
Last week, our Early Childhood Team was on the road! From Kidzplace in Ola, to a meet and greet in NLR, to Dardanelle Primary with their brand new preschool staff, we had the privilege of pouring into some incredible educators. ❤️
Early childhood educators are building brains, shaping hearts, and laying the foundation for everything that comes next. When we pour into early childhood educators, we are pouring into children, families, schools, and entire communities.
What a privilege it is to support the people doing this incredibly important work.
Excellence in STEM Education
Grant Overview
Who is eligible to apply?
Arkansas public schools teaching Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th grade students
Arkansas public school districts
Awards are up to $10,000 for STEM equipment and materials to use in your school
Up to $1,500 of award for professional development
Applications are due September 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM
https://us.list-manage.com/12CLV6K9Vh4?e=ef256811e6&c2id=519687980628c2b0b22dc75a5ac018c3
Grant Overview
Who is eligible to apply?
Arkansas public schools teaching Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th grade students
Arkansas public school districts
Awards are up to $10,000 for STEM equipment and materials to use in your school
Up to $1,500 of award for professional development
Applications are due September 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM
https://us.list-manage.com/12CLV6K9Vh4?e=ef256811e6&c2id=519687980628c2b0b22dc75a5ac018c3
The Heber Springs Elementary staff recently spent the day focusing on the importance of a common language for learning and behavior. Systems Support Specialist Bethany Hill facilitated conversations centered on their plan for adult alignment through their behavior expectations and understanding of the different phases of engagement. This is the beginning of a year long building of a system for tier one and tier two support for skill building in executive functioning! Arch Ford is excited to be involved in their journey this school year.
Yesterday Arch Ford District School Nurses gathered with our own Tracy Starks, CHNS, to receive annual updates from DESE and ADH, reviewed changes to laws and requirements, and gained important information to help them prepare for a successful year.
A huge thank you to Alicia Taylor for presenting on partnerships and local resources for districts.
A huge thank you to Alicia Taylor for presenting on partnerships and local resources for districts.
