Wishing our students, families, and staff a day full of celebration, inclusion, and understanding. Every person brings unique gifts—let’s honor and embrace them!
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifferences

We’re looking for a Speech & Language Pathologist to join our team!
If you love working with young children and want to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity. Apply today!

Closed March 23–27
We'll be back Monday the 30th!

Join us July 16–17 for Level II Screener Training and gain the knowledge and confidence to accurately administer and interpret dyslexia screening assessments.
This hands-on professional development session will help educators:
✔️ Understand how to access and administer Level II screeners
✔️ Learn how to interpret screening data and what it reveals about student reading needs
✔️ Connect screening results to characteristics of Dyslexia
✔️ Use screening data to make informed instructional and intervention decisions
✔️ Support the early identification of students who may need targeted reading support
Participants will work with common Level II screening tools and leave with practical knowledge they can immediately apply in their schools and classrooms.
🗓 Training Dates: July 16–17
🆔 Session ID: 574109
🔗 Register here:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=574109
⚠️ Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your dyslexia screening practices and better support struggling readers!

Wishing our students, families, and staff a day filled with a little luck, lots of learning, and plenty of green! May your day be bright, cheerful, and full of kindness.

The closing of the winter interim is March 20th. After March 20th we will start to tabulate the points for each district in ELA, Math, and Science




Today we celebrate the beauty of math, curiosity, and endless learning! Whether you're solving problems, exploring circles, or enjoying a slice of actual pie, we hope students and families have a deliciously fun day.

Join us June 18–19 for Level II Screener Training and gain the knowledge and confidence to accurately administer and interpret dyslexia screening assessments.
This hands-on professional development session will help educators:
✔️ Understand how to access and administer Level II screeners
✔️ Learn how to interpret screening data and what it reveals about student reading needs
✔️ Connect screening results to characteristics of Dyslexia
✔️ Use screening data to make informed instructional and intervention decisions
✔️ Support the early identification of students who may need targeted reading support
Participants will work with common Level II screening tools and leave with practical knowledge they can immediately apply in their schools and classrooms.
🗓 Training Dates: June 18–19
🆔 Session ID: 574108
🔗 Register here:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=574108
⚠️ Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your dyslexia screening practices and better support struggling readers!


📍 Arkansas Better Chance – Hampton
📩 Apply today or contact us for more information!

The numbers are in.
The growth data has been analyzed.
Now it's time to see which districts will rise to the top.
Districts will go head-to-head in a March Madness style showdown using student growth data.
Classification brackets drop soon…
Stay tuned to see where your district lands.

South Central Service Cooperative is excited to offer RITE FLIGHT™ Fluency & Comprehension, a powerful training designed to help educators strengthen students’ reading rate, fluency, and comprehension.
This research-based program, developed by Texas Scottish Rite, provides intensive strategies that support struggling readers and build confident, fluent readers.
✨ Perfect for:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Reading interventionists
• Therapists
Participants will learn practical strategies to boost students’ reading fluency and comprehension skills and leave with tools they can implement immediately in their classrooms or intervention settings.
⚠️ Important: Participants must have the required RITE FLIGHT materials before attending the training. Please make sure materials are ordered ahead of time so you can fully participate in the session.
🔗 Register Online:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=574851
📩 Questions? Contact:
Zach Anders
✉️ zach.anders@scscoop.org
📞 870-836-1619
Join us and learn strategies that help students build stronger reading skills, fluency, and confidence! ✨📖🚁

South Central Service Cooperative is excited to offer Take Flight Training, an intensive professional learning opportunity for educators who want to make a powerful impact on students with dyslexia.
🗓 July 6–10, 2026
Take Flight is a multisensory, structured literacy intervention program designed specifically for dyslexia therapy. This nationally recognized training prepares educators to provide highly effective, research-based instruction for struggling readers.
📌 This is a comprehensive two-year training program designed to fully prepare participants for certification as an Academic Language Therapist.
Participants will complete:
✔️ 200+ hours of direct instruction
✔️ 700+ hours of supervised practicum
✔️ 10+ demonstration lessons
This certification pathway equips educators with the knowledge and tools needed to change the trajectory of students with dyslexia through structured literacy instruction.
📩 To Register, Contact:
Zach Anders
✉️ zach.Anders@scscoop.org
📞 870-836-1619
Take the next step in your professional journey and help students take flight in their reading success! ✨📖✈️

🌉📚 BRIDGES Dyslexia Intervention Training 2026–2027 📚🌉
South Central Service Cooperative is proud to offer BRIDGES Training, a research-based dyslexia intervention program developed by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children.
BRIDGES is designed to connect teacher, avatar, and student through an innovative instructional model that supports students with dyslexia using structured, research-based literacy strategies.
📅 Summer Training:
July 20–24, 2026
📅 Follow-Up Training Dates (2026–2027 School Year):
• September 10, 2026
• November 10, 2026
• December 10, 2026
• March 10–11, 2027
Participants will gain practical strategies and structured approaches to help students with dyslexia build stronger reading skills and confidence.
⚠️ Important: Participants must have the required BRIDGES materials prior to attending the training in order to fully participate.
📩 To Register, Contact:
Zach Anders
✉️ zach.anders@scscoop.org
📞 870-836-1619
Join us for this powerful training opportunity and help bridge the gap for students with dyslexia! ✨📖

Hosted by South Central Service Cooperative
Join us for an engaging professional development designed specifically for K–1 classroom teachers who want to strengthen early reading intervention skills and support struggling readers.
🗓 June 18, 2026
This training will focus on a 100-lesson early reading intervention program designed to help build strong foundational literacy skills through:
⭐ Alphabetic & phonological awareness
⭐ Vocabulary development
⭐ Comprehension skills
⭐ Practical strategies you can immediately use in the classroom
⚠️ Important: Participants must have the required BUILD materials/supplies in hand in order to fully participate in the training. Please make sure your supplies are ordered ahead of time so you’re ready to go!
🔗 Register here:
https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=574885
📩 Questions?
Zach.Anders@scscoop.org
📞 870-836-1619
We look forward to supporting teachers as we work together to build strong readers from the very beginning! 🍎📖✨

Looking for meaningful, hands-on Science PD this summer? The SCSC Science Summer PD is now open on ESCWorks, and you don’t want to miss it!
Explore Phenomena-based Instruction, 3D Teaching & Learning, and classroom-ready strategies that support student thinking and sense-making. These practical, engaging PDs are designed to energize your teaching.
📌 Spots are limited!
👉 Sign up today on ESCWorks to save your spot and make this summer count!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RsfqzzAdN1COWu1Wm-viF5Yo0RjxBFd0L2wMQ-5nIkU/edit?usp=sharing


