UDL 101: A systematic approach to building truly inclusive classrooms.
October 17, 2025 8:30 - 3:30
@archford Register Here


In UDL 101, where we flip the script on traditional teaching and start designing learning environments that are as diverse and dynamic as the students we serve. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a systematic, proactive framework that helps you build flexibility into your classroom and instruction, so you don’t have to plan multiple lessons or assignments every day. #ArchFordGrows

6 months ago, Laura Watford
Universal Design for Learning PD Opportunity UDL 101 October 17, 2025 8:30 - 3:30 Kids reading on a pile of books
🎉🐺 Big congratulations to South Side School District and the South Side Wolf Program! 🐺🎉

On October 3, they were recognized at the Arkansas LEA Academy “For Outstanding Innovative Transition Programming” by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education & Arkansas Transition Services.

This honor was presented to:
✨ Twylla Huddleston, Local Transition Coordinator
✨ Shelly Thorn, Special Education Teacher
✨ Brian Raney, High School Principal
✨ Roxanne Riddle, Special Education Supervisor
✨ Carrie Tuttle, Transition Consultant

by Bonnie Boaz, Arkansas Transition Coordinator, and Jeff Adams, State Director of Special Programs.

👏 We are so proud of the Wolf Program team for their dedication to student success and their innovative work in transition programming. This recognition highlights the powerful impact of collaboration, vision, and commitment to preparing students for bright futures!
#BeeBranchGrows#ArchFordGrows
6 months ago, Laura Watford
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Teachers and Administration receiving an award on stage.
Roxanne Riddle, Shelly Thorn, Twyla Huddleston
Today Atkins Elementary hosted a group of CGI year 2 participants where they had a chance to do some real life learning from the best teachers: kids!
6 months ago, Tara Sanders
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teachers working on math at table with student.
teachers working on math at table with student.
teachers working on math at table with student.
📢 Calling all early childhood directors and administrators—this one’s for you! Join us October 22–24 for FREE Pre-K CLASS® Observer Training. Grow your leadership, sharpen your observation skills, and take the first step toward CLASS® certification.
6 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
This is a flyer advertising for class observer training at Arch Ford ESC. The training will be held October 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The flyer has a QR code to scan to register for the training.

Praxis Prep for Special Education: Foundational Knowledge 5355
October 11, 2025 8:30 - 3:30
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This professional development session prepares educators for the Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355) exam. Participants will explore key concepts in special education, including laws and regulations, instructional strategies, assessment, and collaboration with families and professionals. Through content review, practice questions, test-taking strategies, and access to a studying platform, educators will build confidence and readiness to succeed on the Praxis exam. #yourBESTsolution

6 months ago, Laura Watford
5355 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge Praxis Prep Tutoring October 11, 2025 8:30 to 3:30, Book with Educational things coming out of it.

🌟 Professional Learning Spotlight 🌟
Tuesday, September 30, Nicki Watford, Vandy Nash, and Dr. Karen Norton from Arch Ford ESC facilitated a short but meaningful professional development session with mentor teachers and their novice teachers at Conway Public Schools. 💡
As part of their ongoing novice team work, this session gave educators the chance to collaborate, share strategies, and strengthen support systems that ensure novice teachers are set up for success. 🙌
We are grateful for mentor teachers who give their time and expertise, and for novice teachers who bring energy and fresh ideas into the classroom. Together, they are building a strong future for students! 💙📚✨
#TeacherSupport #NoviceTeachers #MentorTeachers #ConwayPublicSchools #ArchFordESC#ArchFordGrows

6 months ago, Laura Watford
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The teachers at Anne Watson Elementary in Bigelow are always working to plan, refine, and enhance their math instruction! Here they work on aligning their HQIM, planning intervention, and using Achievement Level Descriptors to target instruction.
6 months ago, Tara Sanders
teachers sitting around table collaborating.
teachers sitting around table collaborating.
teachers sitting around table collaborating.
Our secondary math and science ArPep candidates are bringing fresh energy, creativity, and dedication to their students every day. From great instruction to one-on-one student support, it’s inspiring to see the impact they’re already making. 📚🔬✏️

A huge shoutout to these educators for their hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping every student succeed. The future of STEM learning looks bright! 💡💛
@HectorPublicSchools
@BeebeMiddleSchool
@CentralHighSchool
@BigelowHighSchool
@ShirleyHighSchool

#NewTeachers #MathAndScience #BrightFutures #ArchFordGrows
6 months ago, Laura Watford
Teacher presenting a lesson with students listening.
Daily Announcements and Objectives for 7th and 8th grade math classes posted to the White Board.
Teacher assisting student understanding during individual work.
1 Rule Classroom: "If what you are doing: interferes with learning, hurts someones heart, or prevents you from being your best self, you shouldn't be doing it.
Teacher presenting a lesson with students listening.
Student made Anchor Chart for corresponding angles.
Teacher reviewing assignment expectations.
Ecological Succession Research Paper Assignment
Behavioral Expectations and Social Contracts posted in a classroom.
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🌪️ Russellville Cyclones Twisting to Excellence! 🌪️ The Arch Forward Learning Partnership Specialists Jacob Sisson & Nicki Watford spent the day swirling through secondary campuses—spotlighting grade-level instruction, bell-to-bell learning, and student engagement! These Cyclone teams are powering up and strengthening instructional systems while keeping the energy high and the momentum strong. 💨📚 #yourbestsolution #aflp #archfordserves
6 months ago, Jacob Sisson
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We are honored to serve on the Early Childhood Education Advisory Board at UACCM. At Arch Ford, we believe investing in future educators is one of the most powerful ways we can impact tomorrow’s classrooms. By serving, supporting, and sharing our expertise, we’re helping prepare the next generation of teachers who will shape the minds and hearts of young children across Arkansas.
6 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
this is a picture of facing professional educators. They are standing in front of the UACCM banner.
Our Local Lead had the privilege of sharing two sessions at the 28th Annual Child Care Conference, one on music in the classroom (Tune Into Learning) and one on reading to young children (The Power of Playful Pages). The conversations with educators were rich and exciting, filled with passion for bringing learning to life. Quality change is happening in early childhood, and it is inspiring to see the commitment of teachers who are shaping bright futures every day. We are honored to serve and support those investing in our youngest learners.
7 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
this picture is of a professional educator forward, facing presenting academic songs to a group of educators.
this is a picture of a professional educator, wearing a unicorn headband and reading a unicorn book.
this picture is a picture of a slide from the slide deck. It is introducing the session. It has the title tune in to learning in the presenters name, Kristen Weatherall.
Chomp, chomp—Two Rivers School District came together to sharpen its vision for highly effective Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction alongside AFLP System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson. By harnessing the power of Learning Ladders and Targets while fostering student independence, the team designed a clear and dynamic system of support spanning Tier 1, Tier 1.5, and Tier 2. Every course is geared to strengthen growth and achievement. The Gators are on the move—chomping down on excellence and rising to the challenge. Go Gators! #archfordserves #yourbestsolution #archforward
7 months ago, Jacob Sisson
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💙✨ The D3/G3 Mentorship Program is changing lives! Coach German at Carl Stuart Middle School in Conway is the mastermind behind this incredible initiative. ✔️ 220+ students supported ✔️ Office referrals down 25%+ every year ✔️ GPA up 0.4 annually ✔️ 100% promotion rate Students gain skills in respect, accountability, empathy, and integrity while giving back through service projects—over 500,000 meals packed worldwide and 4,000+ hours served! 🌍💪 Mentorship matters. Growth happens. Communities thrive. 💡🙌
7 months ago, Bethany Hill
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Kindergarten classrooms at Dardanelle Primary School are bringing executive function skills to life through the Fueling Brains framework. Their Nurturing Minds program is already making a powerful impact. Executive function skills help children focus, remember, and manage their emotions. Building these skills early sets the stage for stronger learning and success in school and beyond. It is incredible to see these young learners engaged and confident so early in the school year. We are excited to watch their journey and celebrate the growth ahead. #ArchFordServes
7 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
this photo is of an educator modeling to her students how to use tools for learning. The teacher is sitting on the floor, putting rubber bands on a board in shapes.
this child is pouring rice from one measuring cup to another.
this picture is of the work students are doing at tables. The student is placing colored wooden balls in a rainbow pattern.
this picture is of a young student. The picture is from above. You only see the head and hands. The student is placing wooden balls on matching wooden number sets.
this child is placing chips on a pattern.
this teacher is sitting at a small group table with three young students. Each student has a whiteboard, a marker and eraser. They are working in a small group.
this child is placing wooden apples to the matching lowercase letter on a tree.
We are grateful to the University of Arkansas Partners Program, for their generous donation of sensory tools.These resources will directly support young learners as they build focus, regulation, and readiness for learning. In addition to this donation, the Partners team provided valuable training for our Early Childhood department on how to use these tools effectively with students. Strong partnerships like this help us equip educators with what they need to create inclusive, supportive, and engaging classrooms for every child!
7 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
in this photo, you can see a professional educator leading a group of educators, who are sitting at a table facing the lead.
The professional educator is demonstrating how to use a timed timer to help children transition.
🚨🐝 The Hornets are BUZZING with excitement! 🐝 The Arch Forward Learning Partnership team went on the road to the South Side School District. They spent time with district educators focusing on high levels of classroom engagement! 💡📚 From the hive of collaboration to the wings of innovation, these Hornets are ready to show that when students are engaged, they don’t just learn—they fly! 🚀🖤💛 The buzz doesn’t stop here—they are moving full speed toward continued excellence. The Hornets are soaring higher, louder, and prouder than ever before! 🐝💛
7 months ago, Bethany Hill
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Climbing the Ladder to Proficiency! 🚀 Dover High educators teamed up with Arch Forward Specialist, Jacob Sisson, to sharpen their work with essential standards. Together, they explored learning ladders and proficiency scales—powerful tools for tracking achievement and designing systems of differentiation for ALL learners. Way to rise, Pirates! 🏴‍☠️📚✨ #yourbestsolution #archfordserves #aflp
7 months ago, Jacob Sisson
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We wrapped up our first Monthly District Dyslexia Meeting with powerful conversations, collaboration, and dedication to students. #archfordserves #yourbestsolution #afdyslexia
7 months ago, Mindy Mann
2025-2026 District Dyslexia Contacts Meeting by Arch Ford ESC
Conference Room at Arch Ford ESC with district dyslexia contacts in attendance
Three contacts sitting together and collaborating during the meeting.
Contacts working together on understanding the new documentation in Dyslexia.
Principals and Contacts making sure they are aligned with the new dyslexia rules
Growing Brains, Growing Skills: Reframing Big Behaviors in Young Children Early childhood classrooms are the foundation for lifelong learning — and the way we speak to young learners shapes their brains, behaviors, and relationships. In PreK, Kindergarten, and First grade classrooms, big feelings and big behaviors are increasingly common, and navigating them has become one of the most significant challenges for educators and schools. This session will help teachers better understand the why behind these behaviors and equip them with tools to respond in ways that build connection, strengthen regulation, and support problem-solving. Participants will: Understand the “big three” executive functions — working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control — and how they emerge in early childhood. Practice using positive, connection-focused teacher language that builds trust and safety while guiding behavior. Learn a reframing structure for shifting from correction to connection, helping students problem-solve instead of escalating power struggles. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and sample statements to foster regulation, collaboration, and belonging in their classrooms. Register HERE---> https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=569111
7 months ago, Bethany Hill
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Are you a novice teacher wanting to learn more about supporting your students and yourself in the classroom? Check out this NEW session focused on regulating your classroom environment to make it a safe and collaborative place for everyone. The Novice team, Archie, and Bethany would love to see you there! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution
7 months ago, Bethany Hill
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