Happy Father’s Day!
From all of us at South Central Coop, we celebrate the amazing dads, father figures, and role models in our schools and communities. Thank you for your guidance, support, and the love you give every day!
7 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
Happy Fathers Day
Day 2 of computer science, teachers learned how to integrate sensors, display units, and actuators into engaging, standards-aligned classroom lessons. By combining these components, participants designed interactive activities that help students see how hardware and software work together to solve real-world problems.
9 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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Day 1 of our Computer Science: Teaching Physical Computing with Embedded Systems professional learning is underway! Today, educators explored how to bring computer science to life by connecting hardware and software through microcontrollers. Participants are gaining hands-on experience designing, programming, and testing embedded systems while discovering engaging classroom activities that help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills. We're excited to see these innovative learning experiences make their way into classrooms, inspiring the next generation of creators
10 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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Something BIG is coming to SCSC! Can you guess what it is? We can't wait to share it with you. #weARsouthcentral #yourBESTsolution

11 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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Artist drawing on wall
Today, educators and counselors engaged in an outstanding professional learning opportunity with DCTE Pathway Coordinator Becky McCormick during the Counselor Compass session. Participants explored strategies, resources, and tools designed to help students navigate pathways to success while strengthening college, career, and workforce readiness. Thank you, Becky, for sharing your expertise and passion for empowering counselors to make a lasting impact on student achievement and future success!
11 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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Today, educators, paraprofessionals, and staff participated in another engaging Heartsaver CPR and First Aid certification course. Participants gained the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to confidently respond in emergency situations, helping create safer classrooms and schools for our students and communities.
12 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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WEAR IT WEDNESDAY AT SCSC! Let's have some fun! If you are coming to the co-op tomorrow for a training or even presenting, Dress for the Wrong Occasion. See the examples below or find a fun idea of your own.
12 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
Dress for the Wrong Occasion
Today, area teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff participated in Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Certification training! Participants gained valuable hands-on experience and life-saving skills to help respond confidently in emergency situations.
13 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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Today we celebrate the symbol of our nation and the values it represents—freedom, unity, and pride. From all of us at South Central Coop, let’s honor the stars and stripes that bring us together.
14 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
June 14 is Flag Day

Counselors, Alternative Learning Environment Teachers and Paras, and all others:

SCSC -Building a Continuum of Care for Youth on 7/8/26

The purpose of this session is to focus on improving outcomes for at risk and court involved youth through collaboration, consistency and compassion. This interactive six-hour workshop will provide practical strategies and real-world insights to help professionals strengthen engagement, safety, and long-term impact.
Building a Continuum of Care: Learn how to align systems including schools, courts, and community partners to ensure youth and families experience seamless support across every point of intervention.
Family Engagement Strategies: Explore proven approaches for building trust, reducing barriers, and empowering families as equal partners in the change process.
Positive Behavior Supports: Gain tools to reinforce positive behavior, restore accountability, and maintain a supportive environment even in high-stress situations.
Recognizing Signs of Gang Involvement: Understand behavioral and social indicators, risk factors, and intervention techniques to help redirect youth before it’s too late.
This session bridges the gap between education, justice, and community while equipping participants with the tools to build systems of care that don’t just react but transform lives.

17 days ago, Amy Sanchez
An illustrative infographic titled "SCSC - BUILDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR YOUTH" with the subheading "Strengthening Collaboration, Consistency, and Compassion for Youth Outcomes." The image shows four diverse professionals collaborating to build a glowing, multi-segment bridge across a wide, cracked fissure in the ground. The bridge panels contain text and icons that detail the workshop topics:  ALIGN SYSTEMS: SCHOOLS, COURTS, COMMUNITY (icon of a handshake and linked buildings).  FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: TRUST & EMPOWERMENT (icon of a family and tablet).  POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS (icon of a thumbs-up).  YOUTH PREVENTION & INTERVENTION (head icon) with subtext: RECOGNIZE SIGNS & REDIRECTION.  The bridge leads from a barren area with cracked ground and scattered buildings on the left to a vibrant, lush green landscape on the right, filled with blooming pink trees, a group of diverse teenagers walking happily, and a clean, modern city skyline in the distance. Younger children are playing below them. The image symbolizes bridging gaps and guiding at-risk youth to a positive future.
If your print is going to be used again and again, lamination is usually worth it ✨
Great for classroom materials, frequently handled signs, schedules, charts, and more!
17 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
SCSC Print Shop Q & A
📣 Need Community Service Hours?
South Central Service Cooperative is looking for teen volunteers! Gain experience, give back to your community, and earn service hours.
Interested? Contact us for more information!
17 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
SCSC Community Service Opportunity!
Today’s CTE session focused on helping teachers prepare students for ACT WorkKeys success while strengthening literacy skills at the same time. Participants explored practical strategies for embedding workplace reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking into everyday ELA instruction. We also had a great time learning how AI tools can help create writing prompts, develop rubrics, and streamline assessment. Teachers left with ready-to-use resources and innovative ideas to help students become stronger readers, writers, and future-ready learners. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day filled with collaboration, creativity, and learning!
18 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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Friday is School Spirit Day! We have spirit yes we do, we have spirit, how about YOU? If you are coming to SCSC on Friday, June 12th, wear your school/team spirit gear. Let's see which one of our schools/teams has the most spirit. Share with your colleagues. #weARsouthcentral #yourBESTsolution

18 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
School Spirit Day at SCSC on Friday, June 12th. Wear your school spirit clothes.
Great day of learning at our BOSS Training held at SAU! Thank you to Will Squires from Caddo Hills for leading an engaging hands-on session. Participants explored LightBurn software, practiced engraving on a variety of products, and gained valuable knowledge in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. We appreciate everyone's commitment to expanding their skills and bringing new opportunities back to their classrooms and students! Thank you to Sherman Glass and SAU for always being a great partner in learning.
20 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
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You don't want to miss this!

STICK THE LEARNING (Full Day)-This is based upon Stick the Learning. 
Increase Retention, Application, and Transfer
This isn’t a sit-and-get—it’s a dynamic, hands-on day of learning designed to transform classroom practice. Stick the Learning bridges the gap between the science of learning and classroom instruction, showing educators not just what works, but how to make it work for their students.

Participants will:

Explore how the brain changes and learning occurs in response to effective instructional techniques.


Discover three powerful desirable difficulties backed by decades of research proven to increase long-term retention and transfer.


Design and apply classroom-ready strategies that can be implemented immediately.


Collaborate with leaders to identify what effective implementation looks like and how to support it through coaching, feedback, and professional learning communities.


Educators of all grade levels and subjects will leave energized and equipped to use these evidence-based, brain-friendly practices the very next day. Curriculum leaders and administrators will gain a clear understanding of what to look for in classrooms and how to sustain these practices through meaningful support and follow-up

21 days ago, Amy Sanchez
Cover of the book Stick the Learning by Eric Saunders

Spots are still available for PCMA Behavior Tools at SCSC. A nationally recognized course and a companion piece to PCM Training, (Tier 3) Behavior Tools PCMA course is a non-physical, research-based curriculum that has been shown to improve interaction between teachers, staff, caregivers, and those they assist- resulting in important outcomes such as less hands-on crisis intervention and problem behaviors. This is a two day event and participants are required to attend both days. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification. Register today at https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=578489.

24 days ago, South Central Service Cooperative
PCMA Behavior Tools Training June 25 and 26
Administrators are back at it for Day 2! High levels of collaborative discussion are taking place as leaders work together to deepen their understanding of how to continuously build capacity in both teachers and students. The engagement, reflection, and shared commitment to growth are setting the stage for stronger learning outcomes across our schools. #LeadershipMatters #ContinuousImprovement #BuildingCapacity #EducationalExcellence
24 days ago, Amy Sanchez
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Educators are actively engaged in observation and inquiry as they participate in today's NGSS in the Garden training. Through hands-on experiences, they are exploring how meaningful classroom discussions can deepen students' scientific understanding, foster curiosity, and strengthen critical thinking skills. The conversations and discoveries taking place today are helping teachers connect science learning to real-world experiences in powerful ways. 🌱🔬🍅
24 days ago, Amy Sanchez
Photo of Next Generation Science Standards in the Garden Training
Great engagement is taking place during the Transformed PD: The Economics Behind Everyday Products! Participants are actively creating products, pitching their ideas, and receiving valuable feedback from their "buyers." The room is filled with smiles, collaboration, and meaningful discussions as economic concepts come to life through hands-on learning experiences. Learning and creativity are flowing freely!
24 days ago, Amy Sanchez
Picture of Transformed: The Economics Behind Everyday Products