We will be closed again on Tuesday due to winter weather.
Does all this time have you thinking about a change in careers? Becoming an educator might just be the way to remedy your cabin fever. Click here to find out more about Ar PEP: https://the-deepest-well.my.canva.site/arpep-scsc #arpep #yourBESTsolution #weARsouthcentral
The CLASS Pre-K Observer training scheduled at SCSC, beginning tomorrow, will be postponed. Please check your email for updates.
Due to inclement weather South Central Coop will be closed Monday January 26.
Walker-Magnolia ABC educators (pictured) recently completed the Arkansas CLASS Pilot phase as every classroom has participated in an observation. Arkansas is using the CLASS tool to measure teacher-child interactions. This is important because quality interactions build the young brain's architecture, forming the foundation for all future learning.
Other ABC classrooms have completed the pilot phase as well, including: Camden Fairview ABC, Ouachita Enrichment ABC, Smackover/Norphlet ABC, Hampton ABC, Harmony Grove ABC, Parkers Chapel ABC, Retta Brown ABC. All publicly funded classroom are participating in the pilot. The pilot will continue until May as we transition out of the pilot to full implementation.
Thank you to our early educators for continued commitment to quality care and education for our youngest of learners!
A few spaces left to participate in next week's CLASS PreK 2nd Edition Observer training. Come be a part of what Arkansas is doing to lift up quality adult child interactions. If you are interested in supporting early childhood programs as part of the Arkansas Class Pilot/Transition year, contact zephonia.avant@scscoop.org
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.
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.
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.
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January 22nd at 5:30 P.M.
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January 20th at 12:00 P.M.
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January 22nd at 5:30 P.M.
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The SCSC Print Shop will be close Thursday, January 15.
**Join Our Team — We’re Hiring a Systems Support Specialist**
We are seeking a **Systems Support Specialist** with a strong background as a **successful turnaround principal**. This role is designed for a proven school leader who can partner with schools to drive sustainable improvement.
The Systems Support Specialist will work directly with school leadership teams to **analyze data**, **design and strengthen systems of support**, and provide **instructional coaching**. The position also focuses on building and supporting **high-functioning collaborative teams** that improve teaching and learning outcomes for all students.
If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for supporting schools through meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join our team.
Application can be found on our website scscoop.org
We are seeking a **Systems Support Specialist** with a strong background as a **successful turnaround principal**. This role is designed for a proven school leader who can partner with schools to drive sustainable improvement.
The Systems Support Specialist will work directly with school leadership teams to **analyze data**, **design and strengthen systems of support**, and provide **instructional coaching**. The position also focuses on building and supporting **high-functioning collaborative teams** that improve teaching and learning outcomes for all students.
If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for supporting schools through meaningful change, we invite you to apply and join our team.
Application can be found on our website scscoop.org
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.
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
📣 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!
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!
