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The South Conway County School District formed a Student Success Team to build a system of common language across all campuses. The team recently spent time with Bethany Hill to begin building this language from the ground up! They will be collaborating throughout the summer to create a matrix that will support students and staff. We are so proud of this work taking place through our Arch Forward Learning Partnership! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution

Arch Ford proudly celebrated four incredible women who will retire at the end of this fiscal year. Each of them has dedicated many years of service to school districts across Arkansas, making a lasting impact in countless ways. Their commitment and contributions have touched the lives of students throughout the state, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Kelli, Susan, Angela, and Lisa- We wish each of you a restful and well-deserved retirement. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and service!

Local Leads from every county in Arkansas came together for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and celebration at Arch Ford. These dedicated professionals serve as the boots-on-the-ground leaders for early childhood education in their communities—ensuring strong connections between local programs, families, and state initiatives. It’s clear, great things are happening in early childhood education across Arkansas, and this incredible group is leading the charge.

Mentoring Support Specialist Jennifer McMahan spent the day in Wynne observing ArPEP candidate Kaleb Landers as he guided students through a graphite tracing activity focused on perspective. We're incredibly proud of all our ArPEP candidates!

These students from Shirley Elementary have been learning about the role of working dogs! Archie and Bethany shared information with them and Archie was there for all the lovies and snuggles! He also had a play date with Rufus who works on the Shirley High School campus. #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution #dogsinschools

Mentoring Specialist Bethany Hill recently spent time with first year teachers and their mentors in the Conway School District. They reflected on the year and began thinking of their professional needs for the new school year. We are so proud of this group for almost completing their first year as an educator! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution

We had such a great time at our local LEAD meeting at Arch Ford! Huge thanks to Curricula Concepts for joining us as guest speakers and to Fueling Brains for providing a delicious meal! Your support truly means the world. It’s inspiring to see the collaboration and community we’ve built together. The conversations, connections, and shared ideas show the power of what we can accomplish when we come together with a common purpose.

Have you signed up for Summer PD yet? If you want to make sure you get a seat in the high-demand sessions, you might want to register now! Many sessions are filling and waiting lists are growing! https://sites.google.com/archford.org/summer2025/home #ArchFordGrows #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes

Happy Arkansas Children’s Week! This year’s theme is “Fall in Love with Reading!” Our local lead had a wonderful time celebrating with early childhood providers in our area by bringing stories to life and sparking a love for books in young minds. Reading aloud to young children isn't just fun. It plays a powerful role in their development. It supports language skills, boosts cognitive growth, and nurtures social-emotional connections. Fun Fact: Children who are read to regularly hear 1.4 million more words by the time they enter school than those who aren't. That’s the power of a good story! If you are a pre-k educator, director, or support staff, and you want to know more about engaging young children in read aloud, check out the link below to see professional development opportunities at Arch Ford this summer! https://sites.google.com/archford.org/summer2025/early-childhood?authuser=0

Mr. Harrison, middle school principal at Two Rivers School District, is known for his barber skills! He has completed over 200 haircuts in the past couple of years! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution

A new session has been added to the summer lineup at Arch Ford ESC! Join as Arkansas A+ fellows guide educators through hand on strategies, and how to integrate art into the curriculum. Leave with creative tools, practical techniques, and digital resources to engage diverse learners and enhance your curriculum! #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes

A new session has been added to the summer lineup at Arch Ford ESC! Join Arkansas A+ fellows to explore experiential learning to transform your classroom with arts integration and innovative assessment strategies! #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes

School support specialist Jennifer McMahan spent the afternoon at Dardanelle Middle School modeling lessons from their HQIM. Great things are happening in this district!

Arch Ford ESC Specialists, Mindy Mann and Melissa Gasaway, harvest tulips and jonquils from the Arch Ford Learning Garden before the storm hits! 🌺🌸🌻🌷 #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes #ArchFordGrows

Our Local Lead at Arch Ford was thrilled to provide supplies and resources to childcare providers in Yell and Van Buren counties through the Local Lead grant! It's a privilege to support those who nurture our little ones. We are looking forward to the many opportunities this grant will bring to our providers.

Our Summer PD Site is now live! Please share! https://sites.google.com/archford.org/summer2025?usp=sharing

School Support Specialist Jennifer McMahan spent the day with Anne Watson's teachers watching them teach their HQIM. Great things are happening at this school!

We recently wrapped up the CLASS Pre-K Observer Training that took place here at Arch Ford! Over the course of three days, our dedicated participants underwent rigorous training to become reliable observers, gaining invaluable skills that will benefit our early childhood programs greatly. A special thank you to Tammy and Lisa from the Office of Early Childhood for leading the training, and to our furry friend Huck for keeping the energy high and spirits lifted throughout! 🐾

Congratulations to Ms. Shavon Jackson, Principal of Crawford Elementary, Russellville School District, for being named the 2025 AAESP Elementary Principal of the Year! 🎉 #yourBestsolution #ArchFordServes

The Arch Forward Learning Partnership team made a trip to the Nemo Vista School District today! They visited lots of classrooms and enjoyed the excellence in teaching and learning! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution