At the Heber Springs ALE Campus, the students participated in the Egg Drop Experiment: Engineering in Action. The Egg Drop Experiment challenges students to design a protective device that prevents an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. Using the engineering design process, students will: Ask – What materials and designs best protect the egg? Imagine – Brainstorm creative solutions. Plan – Sketch and choose a design. Create – Build the prototype. Test – Drop the egg and observe results. Improve – Modify the design for better results. This hands-on activity teaches problem-solving, physics, and innovation while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking! #archfordserves #yourBESTsolution
5 months ago, Heather Trusty
Examples of egg drop devices.
This egg drop device was not successful.
Girl dropping egg from height to see if it drops without cracking.
This egg drop device was successful.
Examples of egg drop devices.
Help us pick our summer theme! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_hsmZlg50Z2rHGwJqHYITGhvxkW7KpfTwDh8pbw7Tuj7qAg/viewform?usp=dialog
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
Sarah Stratton led the first 2025 Writing on Command for Newbies on Thursday, February 6th. (Two more sessions will be offered this summer.) The 25 participants learned how to turn students into writers by teaching them techniques that make writing great. Their teams created idiom stories with the familiar story: The Three Little Pigs. The teacher samples they created were awesome and definitely showed off their techniques.
5 months ago, sarah Stratton
Image of 3 teachers writing an idiom story together
Image of two teachers writing an idiom story together
image of two teachers writing an idiom story together
Image of two teachers writing an idiom story together
Image of two teacher laughing and writing a funny idiom story together
Image of 3 teachers writing an idiom story together
Image of eight teachers writing an idiom story toether
Image of two idiom stories published on Google slides
Image of two idiom stories published on Google slides
Image of one idiom story published on a Google slide
Do you know someone who would do an amazing job presenting at Arch Ford this summer? We are looking for presenters who have high levels of impact on student growth and can share their strategies and tips with others! We believe that the experts are already in our classrooms and want to make sure that other educators have the chance to learn from them. Please complete this form if you are interested in being a presenter or send the link to that amazing teacher down the hall who needs to apply! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMO5GRYpcCWYKojAOrulZOTLgivLXkm8-TmSHp4rYL8TmgSw/viewform?usp=sharing #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
Call for presenters sign
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS! 🐝 What an incredible display of talent at this week's Spelling Bee hosted by Communication and Engagement Specialist, Candace Smith! Over 60 brilliant young spellers from 15 schools across grades 3-8 came together to compete in this amazing showcase of academic excellence. 🎉 Congratulations to our winners:  🏆1st Place: Abby Hosman from Mayflower Middle School 🏆2nd Place: Mikayla Dumont from Wonderview Elementary School 🏆3rd Place: Connor Ringele from Two Rivers Middle School A special shout-out to all 60+ participants who demonstrated exceptional spelling skills and sportsmanship throughout the competition. You've made your schools proud!🩷 Thank you to our dedicated teachers, volunteers, and parents who made this event possible. And a huge thank you to our participating schools for nurturing these bright young minds! #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes
5 months ago, Candace Smith
students receiving trophies
student receiving trophy
student receiving trophy
student receiving trophy
group of students participating in the spelling bee
Amazing things are happening at the Two Rivers Preschool Program! With the full implementation of Fueling Brains, our little learners are thriving! Fueling Brains is a research-based approach that focuses on strengthening brain development through fun, interactive, and engaging learning experiences. From building cognitive skills to fostering emotional growth, this program sets the foundation for lifelong learning. A huge shoutout to the incredible team at Two Rivers for their dedication to nurturing young minds and creating a positive, enriching environment. They’re truly making a difference in every child’s early education journey! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution
5 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
a teacher is sitting on the carpet in front of children. children are facing the teacher who is forward facing. the teacher is using a felt board to tell the story of the Kissing Hand
This photo is of a preschool child. she is sitting on the floor with a work mat underneath her. she has a tray of fake flowers. there are two glass vases. she is pouring water from one container to the other
This preschool child is working on items that sink or float. she is using tongs to place the items in the water. then she last them on a tray under the label sink or float
This photo is of a preschool child who is using a work mat and tray on the floor. on the tray is a pretend school bus with a bowl of soapy water. the child is washing and drying the school bus
this photo is to show the cozy corner in the preschool. There is a cozy rug. On top of the rug is a chair with a cushion and pillows. The chair comes up high in the back to give a more cozy feeling. There is also a poster that names feelings
The teacher is sitting criss cross on the carpet with two students. The students are in front of her. She is holding up pictures of objects that begin with the letter b.
Two preschool students are in a chair together sharing a book. Both children are looking down at the book, but you can still see their happy faces
this photo is of a preschool child playing doctor. He has on a doctor coat, mask, and stethoscope. He is pretending to listen to the heart of the teacher
A preschool child is in the cozy cube. the cube has pillows and fidgets. He is playing with a dinosaur pop it toy.
This child is sitting at a table with a bin of rice. She is using a scoop to place rice in a container.
Connecting the Dots: Novice Special Education Networking Day If you are a novice teacher in special education, we welcome you to join us for this day! You can network and collaborate with other educators working in similar settings and discuss some of your most significant challenges. Our mentoring team will be available to facilitate the conversations on topics such as advocacy, time management, behavior, goal setting, and high-leverage practices. We are thrilled to have Jessica Saum, former Arkansas Teacher of the Year, to share her expertise with you! This busy and productive day will allow your voice to be heard as an educator who provides special services to students. https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=545205 #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes
5 months ago, Bethany Hill
educator assisting student
4-12 Principals met this week to learn about new CTE Pathways, Key Levers for math, science HQIM, review interim data, and get updates on current topics. Special thanks to Principal Mark Lewis and teacher Josh Smith for presenting on their SEL program and D3 Mentorship program! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
group at table
group writing on chart
people at tables in room
speaker at podium
speaker in front of screen
principal talking to group
teacher talking to group
atlas on computer screen
posters with sticky notes
Perryville math teachers and students are absolutely taking off with their HQIM!📐✏️📚
5 months ago, Tara Sanders
teacher pointing at math problem
teacher pointing at math on board.
teacher checking student work.
lady holding dog in lap
Congratulations to our schools recognized for outstanding performance and growth on ATLAS!
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
congratulation on earning reward money sign
explanation of reward schools
list of reward schools
list of schools earning reward
list of schools earning reward
Check out these schools with amazing growth!
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
Congratulations to top 6-10% sign
list of schools earning reward
These schools showed amazing growth!
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
Congratulations to top 5% sign
list of schools earning reward
We are so proud of these schools and their students!
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
Congratulations to top 6-10% sign
list of schools earning reward
We are so proud of the hard work of these schools and students!
5 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
Congratulations to top 5% sign
names of schools recognized
Join us for Hot Mic zooms this Spring that are come and go style meetings where teachers can log on, ask questions, get advice, and network. There will be a topic each time, but all math questions, comments, and concerns are welcome!
5 months ago, Tara Sanders
Hot Mic Hours
An exciting first meeting with Yell County providers and our Local Lead Captain, Kristen Weatherall, was held Thursday evening. This meeting marked the first step of building a strong and collaborative network of providers. During the meeting, providers discussed critical challenges, community needs, and celebrated the wins in their facilities. The collaborative conversations have already produced actionable plans to support families and children in our community. This is just the beginning of their meaningful work together! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolutuon
5 months ago, Kristen Weatherall
A representative from Gentiva Hospice is pouring a yell county provider an iced coffee
a provider is placing a sticky note on chart paper that is labeled “celebrations”
Six early childhood professionals are lined up and forward facing while posing for a picture together
CGI Year 1 this week! These teachers keep pushing to LEARN more, so they can provide the very best for the students of Arkansas. Arch Ford is so proud! #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes
6 months ago, Tara Sanders
teachers discussing math while in a training.
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
teachers discussing math while in a training
The Teacher Center Committee met this week to analyze data from our PD Needs Assessment for Summer 2025. This committee is made up of a representative from each of our districts and helps us make decisions on what they want from their Co-op! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution
6 months ago, Dr. Julie Workman
room of people at tables
📢 Attention Biology Teachers! Are you a Biology teacher looking to collaborate, align instruction, and boost student achievement? Join our Biology Professional Learning Community (PLC)! Here’s what’s in it for you: ✅ Align instruction with peers ✅ Create and share Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) using Classroom Tool ✅ Work together to increase student achievement 📅 Timeline: 🗓 February 20th - First in-person meeting 📍 Format: 1-2 in-person days followed by virtual meetings throughout the spring This is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and spread the word! #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=546861
6 months ago, Corey Adaire
📢 Attention Principals and Administrators! There are still spots available for the Science Standards Deep Dive session happening tomorrow! 📅 When: Tomorrow, 8:30 AM 📍 Where: Arch Ford Conference Room This session is perfect for 3-8 Science teachers to: ✅ Dive deep into the standards ✅ Review HQIM ✅ Align instruction with the ATLAS Science Test Don’t miss this chance to support your teachers with valuable tools and strategies to enhance student success! Register your teachers now and remind them to bring an electronic device (other than their phone) for hands-on activities. #yourBESTsolution #ArchFordServes #ScienceEducation #TeacherSupport https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=545105
6 months ago, Corey Adaire