If you have a 6th - 12th grade student that can solve a cube, they can compete in the Team or Solo competitions. Contact Chad Morris for more info and to register. chad.morris@swaec.org #weARsouthcentral #servicetotheCORE

Learn more about the TextHelp family of tools for inclusive learning on November 29 from 8:30 - 2:30. https://www.texthelp.com/resources/campaigns/arkansas-welcome-to-the-texthelp-family/ CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=517067

Save the date! Join us on Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon for the South Central Become an Educator Event. Learn about pathways to becoming a paraprofessional, substitute, and certified teacher. More details coming soon. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/45joMj8

Help us say a big THANK YOU! To our substitute teachers. Hooray for the substitutes!

Congratulations, Magnolia School District for being a two-time GOLD recipient in the Arkansas Department of Educations R.I.S.E Communities for 2022-2023!

November 15 is America Recycles Day!

Let's celebrate our educational support professionals today. We really appreciate all they do.

Congratulations, El Dorado School District for being a SILVER recipient in the Arkansas Department of Educations R.I.S.E Communities for 2022-2023!

Thank you El Dorado High School for including us in your College and Career Fair tonight. The transfr VR sets were a hit for career exploration.



Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators (ACTC) partnered with DIS and presented multiple sessions at the annual Arkansas Conference of Technology (ACOT). In partnership with CIRT, DESE, DIS, and Forge Institute, the ACTCs organized the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, featuring a full day dedicated to Cyber Prevention and Recovery. Additionally, throughout the event, the ACTCs presented multiple sessions focusing on data responsibility and cybersecurity awareness, equipping districts with valuable resources to maintain the security of their networks.






Celebrate National Career Development Week! Here are 7 steps for choosing the right career path.

Are you interested in middle school STEM programs or courses? Are you interested to learn more about the PLTW Gateway Grant Program?
Parkers Chapel will be hosting schools to come on their campus to see how they are modeling PLTW and the Gateway Program. This is your opportunity to see the program, ask questions, and see kids engaged in the program. The tour dates are November 15th, November 29th, November 30th, December 7th, and December 12th. They will all be from 10 am to 12:30 pm.
To register please contact Lyn Coffman (870) 862-4641
or coffmanb@parkerschapelschool.com

Help us celebrate American Education Week. Click here for more information: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/american-education-week-november-13-17-2023

Happy World Kindness Day!

To all of our Veterans we wish you a happy Veteran's day!
We would like to thank all of you for your amazing bravery and service towards this country.

SCSC CTE Coordinator Katie Robertson, DeQueen Mena ESC CTE Coordinator Stacey Southerland, and Southwest ESC CTE Coordinator Shannon Puckett presented about their Developmental Alliances and Local Partnerships at the Fall AACTEA Conference.


Save the date! Join us on Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon for the South Central Become an Educator Event. Learn about pathways to becoming a paraprofessional, substitute, and certified teacher. More details coming soon. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/45joMj8

SCSC schools Camden Fairview, Harmony Grove, and Magnolia enjoyed the 8th-grade Explore Success event hosted by DMESC, SCSC, SWAEC, and Southwest Arkansas Developmental Alliance at UAHT Hope. The day featured an opportunity for 785 eighth graders to explore a variety of careers from Local Industry Partners in Southwest Arkansas. #weARsouthcentral #servicetotheCORE










November 8th is National STEM & STEAM Day. STEM is exciting and students love hands on learning. Take this day to celebrate STEM & STEAM and teach one of these lessons today!

ArPEP Summer Training Dates Announced! Will you be joining us for the next ArPEP Cohort beginning in June? Summer Training will take place June 17-21 & June 24-28. Don't wait to let us know you're interested - we'll connect you with a Praxis coach so you'll be ready to enroll this Spring! Connect with us here: https://bit.ly/3t8bdGd

