The Arch Ford Special Education Supervisors ( from left to right Tammy Rainey, Stephanie Guyse, Susan Lee-Ward, Kelli Rainey, Cheyenne Jordan and Angela Toll) attended the LEA Academy in Hot Springs in October. They are always looking for new ways to better serve our districts. #ArchFordServes#yourBESTsolution
The Arch Ford Mentoring Team visited with potential ArPEP and Registered Apprenticeship applicants at the North Little Rock Licensure Pathway Fair yesterday. They gave out information, gave subscriptions to 240 Tutoring for Praxis support, and encouraged applicants. What a great way to engage with potential teachers! 💙💛
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CyberPatriot Program Contest Extended Until November 15th!
Due to an overwhelming response from Arkansas teachers preparing their students for CyberPatriot certification, the quiz system experienced a high volume of users, temporarily preventing access for some. We’re happy to announce that testing will resume on November 1st, and to accommodate everyone, we’ve extended the contest deadline to November 15th.
This gives you extra time to participate and ensure you are entered into the contest.
Miss the deadline? Don’t worry—students can still pursue CyberPatriot certification after the contest ends, as the program will continue beyond this date.
Mentoring Program Specialist Bethany Hill taught a session Monday night for our Principal Prep cohort. She focused on how leaders can create behavior systems that support all students and focus on enhancing self-regulation skills.
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Literacy leaders took time during lunch yesterday to visit the garden and make bouquets! Spending g time in the garden is a great way to de-stress!
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Today, novice Music and Art teachers at Arch Ford gathered with Novice Mentoring/System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson to explore the Hierarchy of Student Excellence and Teacher Excellence Support System framework. The day was dedicated to reflection, planning, and problem-solving, focusing on Learning Resources, Routines/Procedures, Engagement, Rigor, and Mastery. The session concluded with Dover High School educators Nialle Blasdell (Band) and Tehya May (Art) mentoring the novices, showcasing excellence in their respective disciplines.
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North Little Rock District Dyslexia Contacts raising awareness and breaking down barriers for those with dyslexia!
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The Arch Ford Literacy Leadership Cohort met today to discuss all things K-3 literacy! From utilizing key levers to aligning goals on the ArApp, these leaders are doing great things for students in their schools! Thanks to School Support Specialists Melissa Gasaway and Jennifer McMahon and Dyslexia Specialist Mindy Mann for providing guidance and support!
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Calling all Algebra and Geometry Math Teachers! Come align your HQIM curriculum with ATLAS expectations and standards.
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=544277
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STUDENTS IN ACTION! 🎯
120 motivated students are investing in their future today at the Cantrell and Waller Preparatory ACT Boot Camp! The energy at Arch Ford ESC is electric as these scholars sharpen their test taking skills and boost their college readiness!
Big shout-out to our dedicated districts and students who chose to take this important step towards their academic goals! 🎯
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Dyslexia Specialist, Mindy Mann, worked with District Dyslexia Contacts this past week! During their monthly meeting, they reviewed K-12 screening guidelines, district requirements, and collaborated on resources.
Arch Ford Superintendents met yesterday for their monthly meeting. They heard updates from Director Taylor, a presentation from CTE Coordinator Angie Zimmerman, and discussed ATLAS data with Systems Support Specialist Jacob Sisson. It was a great meeting! #ArchFordServes #yourBESTsolution
The Local Spark!
November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and this PD is designed to provide fun ways to introduce entrepreneurship into your classroom. Sarah Reid, teacher turned entrepreneur, will invite us to her studio in Conway. In addition to ready to use resources, each participant will produce a nutcracker door hanger for home or the classroom.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
2 hours of professional development credit
Ready to use resources
Nutcracker door hanger
Light snacks
The Local Spark
1020 Oak Street
Conway, AR 72032
4:30-6:30
Limit 36
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=544297
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Breaking News! Arch Ford ESC has been chosen as the Local Lead organization for Early Childhood services in Yell and Van Buren counties! We look forward to working with the birth to five childcare providers in these counties to support quality services for all children!
Read more about this program here: https://dese-admin.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/Local_Leads_Cohort_3_Press_Release_COMM.pdf?
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We're celebrating minds in motion! 🎉 Last week, Arch Ford ESC was buzzing with strategic thinking as over 70 secondary students gathered for our Secondary Chess Workshop. Watching these young strategists develop critical thinking skills while engaging in the time-honored game of chess was truly inspiring! #yourBESTsolution
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Directors and TCCs from across the state met with Secretary Oliva and the DESE team yesterday to get updates on LEARNS implementation and ATLAS. We appreciate the partnerships with DESE and the other 14 ESCs in the state to support all students! #ArchFordServes
Mentoring Specialists Jacob Sisson, Bethany Hill, and Archie supported Novice & Support Teachers in utlizing the K-12 HQIM mathematics curriculum - llustrative Mathematics. Teachers spent the day examining strategies for engaging and scaffolding students in high rigorous grade level instruction as well as exploring Inclusive models of instruction.
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The mentoring team asked Archie if he wanted to lead the learning for our novices! He wasn't quite sure about it! #ArchFordServes @ArchibaldFord
Dyslexia Specialist, Mindy Mann, visited Clinton Elementary School and witnessed the third-grade teacher's creativity for their students! #ArchFordServes
Archie is working hard to understand ATLAS scores and reporting this morning with all of our school leaders! @archibaldford #ArchFordServes
