Archie had a friend visit today! Ginger is a working dog at East End Elementary in Bigelow! Bonus: they had pup cups from Traveling Tom's Coffee Truck!
🏖️🏕️🦅 The Mt. Vernon–Enola Elementary Warhawks are charting the course to student success!
From the beach to the trail, today's work focused on designing Learning Ladders aligned to ATLAS Achievement Level Descriptors, creating Common Formative Assessments to measure mastery, and increasing rigor through intentional practice and purposeful questioning.
Every step brings students closer to the summit! 🌊🥾
#archfordserves
#yourbestsolution
#archforward
Behind every strong CLASS score is something even more important: meaningful interactions. During Arch Ford’s Fuel the Fire training, educators explored how intentional conversations, questions, and learning experiences help young children develop the skills they need for future success. Quality matters, and so does the incredible work our early childhood educators do every day.
Curious about QRIS? Join the Office of Early Childhood’s QRIS Information Workshop on June 23 to learn about the framework being explored and hear updates on ongoing planning efforts.
Why do some students retain information while others don’t? 🧐 Find the answer at the Science of Learning Conference!
Featuring Dr. Eric Saunders (@StickTheLearning) and top-tier educators from across the Arch Ford region.
Topics:
✅ Retrieval Practice
✅ Cognitive Load
✅ Explicit Instruction
✅ Writing to Learn
Register now to strengthen your instructional toolkit! 🛠️📖
🔗 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=577411
🔥🏕️ SESSION ADDED! 🏕️🔥
Grab your camp gear and join me for Fuel the Fire: Practical Strategies to Strengthen the CLASS Instructional Support Domain!
Instructional Support can feel like the toughest CLASS domain — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’ll explore practical, ready-to-use strategies that strengthen concept development, feedback, and conversations through simple language shifts that spark deeper thinking and stronger engagement.
📅 July 20th
📍 Arch Ford
🎟️ ESC Works Session ID: 582497
Pack your backpack and come help us fuel the fire for stronger interactions and deeper learning! 🔥
Grab your camp gear and join me for Fuel the Fire: Practical Strategies to Strengthen the CLASS Instructional Support Domain!
Instructional Support can feel like the toughest CLASS domain — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We’ll explore practical, ready-to-use strategies that strengthen concept development, feedback, and conversations through simple language shifts that spark deeper thinking and stronger engagement.
📅 July 20th
📍 Arch Ford
🎟️ ESC Works Session ID: 582497
Pack your backpack and come help us fuel the fire for stronger interactions and deeper learning! 🔥
🎵 Music isn't just for music time! 🎵
Join us for Move It! Music & Movement and discover how songs, rhythm, and movement can boost brain development, strengthen social-emotional skills, and bring joy to every part of your day. Walk away with practical ideas you can use immediately in your classroom!
📅 June 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Arch Ford Co-op, Plumerville
Register today!
Join us for Move It! Music & Movement and discover how songs, rhythm, and movement can boost brain development, strengthen social-emotional skills, and bring joy to every part of your day. Walk away with practical ideas you can use immediately in your classroom!
📅 June 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Arch Ford Co-op, Plumerville
Register today!
Master Your Dyslexia Assessments! 🔍📝
Are you looking to sharpen your skills in identifying and supporting students with dyslexia? Join Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative for a comprehensive 2-day Professional Development session on Level II Assessments.
This hands-on training is designed to help you master the administration and scoring of standardized assessments like the CTOPP-2, GORT-5, WRMT-3, and KTEA-3.
What you’ll gain:
✅ Mastery of Level II standardized assessment scoring.
✅ Specific guidelines for identification protocols.
✅ Strategies for analyzing student profiles for Tier 3 intervention.
🗓 Dates: July 22 & 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Arch Ford ESC, Plumerville, AR
💰 Cost: $0.00 (Registration is free!)
🌟 Credits: 12 Hours
⚠️ Pro-Tip: Don’t forget to bring your assessment kits for the hands-on activities!
Ready to level up? Register now using Session ID: 572476.
#ArchFordServes #DyslexiaAwareness #TeacherPD #LiteracySpecialist #SpecialEducation #ArchFordESC #LevelIIAssessments
Are you looking to sharpen your skills in identifying and supporting students with dyslexia? Join Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative for a comprehensive 2-day Professional Development session on Level II Assessments.
This hands-on training is designed to help you master the administration and scoring of standardized assessments like the CTOPP-2, GORT-5, WRMT-3, and KTEA-3.
What you’ll gain:
✅ Mastery of Level II standardized assessment scoring.
✅ Specific guidelines for identification protocols.
✅ Strategies for analyzing student profiles for Tier 3 intervention.
🗓 Dates: July 22 & 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Arch Ford ESC, Plumerville, AR
💰 Cost: $0.00 (Registration is free!)
🌟 Credits: 12 Hours
⚠️ Pro-Tip: Don’t forget to bring your assessment kits for the hands-on activities!
Ready to level up? Register now using Session ID: 572476.
#ArchFordServes #DyslexiaAwareness #TeacherPD #LiteracySpecialist #SpecialEducation #ArchFordESC #LevelIIAssessments
Don't hike alone—let's chart individual student growth together! Secure your spot today. 🌲✨
Join Jacob Sisson (System Support) on July 30, 2026, for an absolute must-attend session: A Camper’s Guide to Standards-Based Grading! Whether you're trying to scale the peak of student mastery or just trying not to get lost in the data woods, this session has your map, compass, and gear ready
ESC: 584801
AFESC-Hiking Toward Mastery: A Campers Guide to Standards-Based Grading
Registration: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=584801
#yourbestsolution
#afserves
Arch Ford was honored to host a collaborative meeting with Local Leads, the Office of Early Childhood, Excel by 8, and our friends at the Center for Early Learning Solutions through Forward Arkansas.
The conversation was thoughtful, productive, and rooted in a shared goal… supporting young children, families, and educators across Arkansas. Together, we reflected on challenges, celebrated growth, and discussed how we can continue strengthening early childhood systems and supports moving forward.
There is something powerful about people from different organizations coming to the same table with a willingness to listen, learn, and work together for kids. We are thankful to be part of the work and excited about what is ahead.
How do we move learning from short-term memory to long-term mastery? 🧠
Join us for the Science of Learning Conference! Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Eric Saunders (Stick the Learning), educational specialists, and a panel of high-growth teachers from our own Arch Ford region, this event is all about practical, research-based classroom strategies.
From retrieval practice to managing cognitive load, you’ll walk away with the tools to make learning last.
📍 Who: K-12 Teachers, Admins, and Specialists
🔗 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=577411
#ScienceOfLearning #ArchFordRegion #InstructionalLeadership #ArkansasEd
Join us for the Science of Learning Conference! Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Eric Saunders (Stick the Learning), educational specialists, and a panel of high-growth teachers from our own Arch Ford region, this event is all about practical, research-based classroom strategies.
From retrieval practice to managing cognitive load, you’ll walk away with the tools to make learning last.
📍 Who: K-12 Teachers, Admins, and Specialists
🔗 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=577411
#ScienceOfLearning #ArchFordRegion #InstructionalLeadership #ArkansasEd
Join Bethany and Archie for this important day focused on Collaborative and Proactive Solutions for Behavior!
The Behavior Playbook: A Game Plan for Collaborative Problem Solving
This session is designed for educators who are ready to shift from managing behavior to a system revolved around solving problems alongside students. Collaborative problem-solving offers not just a strategy but a lens—one that transforms challenging moments into opportunities for growth, connection, and lasting change. At the heart of CPS is a simple yet transformative mindset shift: kids do well if they can. When students struggle behaviorally, it signals that something is getting in their way. Rather than asking, “How do we make this behavior stop?” CPS guides us to ask, “What skills are lagging? What problem remains unsolved?” By identifying the underlying factors driving behavior, educators can move from reactive discipline to proactive, skill-building support.
Participants will explore the core components of the CPS framework, including:
The Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP) tool
The three “Plans” (A, B, and C) for responding to behavior
The structure of Plan B, the collaborative conversation process
Special attention will be given to Plan B, the engine of CPS. This structured, three-step conversation process includes:
The Empathy Step – gathering information and understanding the student’s perspective
The Define Adult Concerns Step – clearly articulating adult expectations or concerns
The Invitation Step – collaboratively brainstorming realistic and mutually satisfactory solutions
Throughout the day, participants will work through real-world scenarios drawn from elementary, middle, and high school settings. Small-group case studies will allow educators to practice identifying lagging skills, clarifying unsolved problems, and crafting Plan B conversations tailored to different developmental levels. These examples will help translate theory into practice across diverse classroom contexts.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Dyslexia Intervention? 🌟📚
Join Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative for a specialized one-day training session: JET CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist)!
*Must be a current CALT to attend*
Designed for educators looking to make a meaningful impact, this session provides the tools you need to drive growth for your students.
In one powerful day, you will:
📖 Deepen Your Understanding of dyslexia and how it impacts learning.
🔍 Strengthen Your Ability to administer and use dyslexia-specific assessment data.
🎯 Apply Evidence-Based Strategies that drive meaningful growth in the classroom.
🗓 When: June 17th
👩🏫 Instructor: Brenda Nahlen
Don't miss this opportunity to refine your expertise and better support your learners!
#ArchFordServes #DyslexiaIntervention #CALT #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #LiteracyGrowth #ArchFordESC #SpecialEducation
Join Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative for a specialized one-day training session: JET CALT (Certified Academic Language Therapist)!
*Must be a current CALT to attend*
Designed for educators looking to make a meaningful impact, this session provides the tools you need to drive growth for your students.
In one powerful day, you will:
📖 Deepen Your Understanding of dyslexia and how it impacts learning.
🔍 Strengthen Your Ability to administer and use dyslexia-specific assessment data.
🎯 Apply Evidence-Based Strategies that drive meaningful growth in the classroom.
🗓 When: June 17th
👩🏫 Instructor: Brenda Nahlen
Don't miss this opportunity to refine your expertise and better support your learners!
#ArchFordServes #DyslexiaIntervention #CALT #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #LiteracyGrowth #ArchFordESC #SpecialEducation
Are you looking for proven strategies to help students move from "I forgot it" to "I've got it"? Join us for the Science of Learning Conference! We’re moving past theory and diving straight into practical, classroom-tested strategies that improve student retention and growth.
🔗 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=577411
Arch Ford Educational Service Cooperative is proud to partner with The Regulated Classroom to bring Arkansas its very first Early Years Train the Trainer opportunity!
This transformative training is open to educators, administrators, caregivers, parents, and anyone passionate about supporting young children. We believe this work belongs to all of us.
Over the course of two days, participants will engage in 12 hours of powerful professional learning grounded in neuroscience, attachment research, Polyvagal Theory, and the science of play. Attendees will walk away with a completely new lens for understanding children and practical strategies that can immediately impact classrooms, schools, homes, and communities.
Training Details:
📅 July 30–31, 2026
📍 Plumerville, Arkansas
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. both days
✨ 12 contact hours + certificate of completion
💛 Three package options starting at $850
💵 Registration available online or by invoice/PO request
At Arch Ford ESC, we are committed to supporting the adults who support children. We are incredibly excited to bring this opportunity to Arkansas and cannot wait to see the impact this work will have across our schools and communities.
🔗 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=580429
This transformative training is open to educators, administrators, caregivers, parents, and anyone passionate about supporting young children. We believe this work belongs to all of us.
Over the course of two days, participants will engage in 12 hours of powerful professional learning grounded in neuroscience, attachment research, Polyvagal Theory, and the science of play. Attendees will walk away with a completely new lens for understanding children and practical strategies that can immediately impact classrooms, schools, homes, and communities.
Training Details:
📅 July 30–31, 2026
📍 Plumerville, Arkansas
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. both days
✨ 12 contact hours + certificate of completion
💛 Three package options starting at $850
💵 Registration available online or by invoice/PO request
At Arch Ford ESC, we are committed to supporting the adults who support children. We are incredibly excited to bring this opportunity to Arkansas and cannot wait to see the impact this work will have across our schools and communities.
🔗 Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=580429
Special Education Essentials for General Educators: What You Need to Know (and What You Don’t)
6/24/26 & 7/14/26
Professional Development for General Education Teachers
This session provides general education teachers with a clear, practical understanding of their role in supporting students with disabilities. Participants will learn what they need to know about IEP implementation, accommodations, collaboration, and legal responsibilities—without getting overwhelmed by unnecessary procedural details. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a better understanding of how to effectively support students within the IEP framework.
#yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes
Thank you school nurses for all you do!!!
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 9
Praxis Prep Workshop:
Content Knowledge 5511 & Elementary Ed Subjects 5001–5004
Saturday, May 9, 8:30 - 3:30
This session supports educators preparing for Praxis 5511 and Elementary Education Tests 5002–5004. Participants will review key content areas—language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing—along with test-taking strategies aligned to exam standards. The session includes targeted practice and resources to build confidence and readiness for success on these elementary-level assessments.
#yourBESTsolution, #ArchFordServes
Teachers and teacher assistants at Center Valley Elementary in Russellville recently spent the morning taking a deep dive into building executive functioning in their students. This staff has spent most of the school year learning what executive functioning is, how it develops, and the strengths and deficits within its functions. They have been exploring ways to identify scaffolds that build students' EF skills and exposing their students to lessons that raise awareness in the classroom.
During their deep dive, they spent time unpacking Cognitive Load Theory and working memory, which helped teams align universal and individual supports for students. They unpacked the three main EF areas and aligned supports to specific students in their school. This amazing staff also stepped into vulnerability by taking a self-assessment of executive functioning strengths and weaknesses! They discussed as a team and validated that collective efficacy is one of the most powerful aspects of a high-achieving school focused on growth for ALL learners. Way to go, Center Valley Team! #ArchFordServes
