South Central Service Cooperative

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day—his dream of justice, equality, and unity continues to inspire us.

ARKANSAS EDUCATORS INVITED TO APPLY FOR GRANTS
THERE ARE TWO CATEGORIES FOR GRANTS
*The Parsons-Burnett Grant is awarded to certified personnel for the purpose of furthering their own education. Awards are intended for courses of study leading to an advanced degree, certification or endorsement.
*The Mitchell-Fair Grant is awarded to classified personnel for the purpose of obtaining an Arkansas teaching license.

Grants of $2,000 each will be awarded through a competitive application process. Applications must be submitted online between January 15 and March 31, 2026. The total number of awards will be determined by the number of applications and the availability of funds.

The ARTA Grants Program is funded by contributions from members of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, or ARTA. ARTA is a professional membership organization of Arkansas’s public-education retirees.
For more information about ARTA and the ARTA Grant Program, including the application link, visit www.artanow.com.

Early Childhood Special Education services are available for preschoolers, ages 3-5 years old. Call us for a screening if you have any concerns with your child's development.

Let's work together to help our youth! Register today at this link:https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=572877
February 24th from 8:30-4:00 at SCSC.
This training is for educators, counselors, school resource officers, and community members.

Find out about Ar PEP!
January 20th at 12:00 P.M.
https://scscoop-org.zoom.us/.../VDIKijoQS82OLAWsyuy7Fg
OR
January 22nd at 5:30 P.M.
https://scscoop-org.zoom.us/.../6KtA-75STbyUDD9LgiVgbQ

The SCSC Print Shop will be close Thursday, January 15.

This Holocaust Education Week, we honor the memory of millions and recommit to teaching the lessons of history—so future generations choose empathy over hate.

Career changers, substitutes, para-professionals, Ar PEP is an affordable way to become a teacher. Contact us today on the QR Code and email on the post. You can also check out the SCSC Ar PEP page at https://the-deepest-well.my.canva.site/arpep-scsc for more information.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at South Central Service Cooperative! 🎄🎉 We’re grateful for our schools, communities, and partners who make this year meaningful. Cheers to 2026!

South Central Service Cooperative will be closed for the holiday break from December 22–January 2. We will reopen on January 5. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday season!

Please place orders by 12/12 for completion before the break!
Anything ordered after that will be taken care of once we’re back on 1/5.

We are thrilled and actively seeking two new positions at SCSC!
📣 NOW HIRING: Systems Support Specialist
South Central Service Cooperative
Full-Time Position | Start Date: July 1, 2026
System Support Specialist

📣 NOW HIRING: Special Education Specialist
South Central Service Cooperative
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time

Please see our website for all details:
https://www.scscoop.org/page/scsc-employment-opportunities

🌟 Exciting News for Families in Junction City! 🌟

South Central Service Cooperative is thrilled to announce our partnership with Junction City School District to bring an Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Preschool to the community for the 2026–2027 school year!

📚 Now Enrolling ABC Preschool Students for 2026-2027
✔️ Children ages 3–4
✔️ High-quality early learning
✔️ Family-centered support

If you're interested in enrolling your child in our program: https://bit.ly/3Mk7q29

👩‍🏫 We’re Also Hiring! We are accepting applications for a full-time P-4 Teacher in Junction City.
👶 AA in Child Development or Early Childhood Education required
📆 190-day contract
📝 Background and child maltreatment registry checks required

If you're interested in joining the team please apply here: https://form.jotform.com/231563871999171

For more information:
📞 870-836-1620 (Robin Richardson) or 870-836-1616 (Lauren Elmore)
📧 robin.richardson@scscoop.org

We can’t wait to welcome new little learners—and a new teacher—to this exciting new program in Junction City!

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week!
Teachers and families, help students explore coding, creativity, and problem-solving—because every child can be a maker and thinker!
Find activities at: https://code.org/en-US
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A great morning of learning and fellowship at the SAU ERZ Advisory Council Meeting. Dr. Matthew Sutherlin updated participants about licensure updates. We also heard from Mr. Ross Sims, Principal of Eudora Elementary, about AI and Leadership. Thank you to Dr. Roger Guevara for hosting us. We appreciate being a partner with our ERZs.
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Happy Special Education Day! Today we celebrate the educators, students, and families who remind us that every learner’s path is unique, valuable, and worth championing.

The SCSC Print Shop will be closed Dec 18–Jan 2.
Orders placed after Dec 12 will be processed when we return on Jan 5.
Email caitlyn.mcdonald@scscoop.org to order.🎄✨

🍂🦃 Gobble ‘til you wobble! Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving full of food, fun, and gratitude.

South Central Coop will be closed during the week of Thanksgiving. November 24-28th.
Happy Thanksgiving!

A fun day spent with our SCSC Area Schools and their 6th Grade Quiz Bowl Teams.
1st Place: Parkers Chapel
2nd Place: El Dorado
3rd Place: Emerson
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