SCSC takes on NASA: Houston, we don't have a problem! 20 educators from our districts are joining over 500 colleagues from around the world exploring STEM education opportunities. #SEEC2025 #weARsouthcentral #yourBESTsolution
Have you ever thought about becoming a National Board Certified Teacher? It leads to Master Teacher Designation!
Join this information Zoom by ERZ on February 10th at 4:00.
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Congratulations to these schools with 6-10% growth on ATLAS!
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2025 SCSC Science Summer PD
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Shoutout to all the amazing bus drivers who safely get our kids to and from school every day! Your hard work, dedication, and care make all the difference. Let’s show some love and appreciation this month for the unsung heroes behind the wheel! Tag a bus driver who’s made an impact and let them know how much they’re appreciated!
🎉✨ Happy National School Counseling Week! ✨🎉
February 3–7, 2025
This week, we celebrate the incredible work of our school counselors who inspire students, guide them toward success, and make a difference every day! 💙
🌟 Thank you for being the heart of our schools – providing support, encouragement, and a safe space for every student to grow and thrive.
📣 Let’s show our appreciation for the dedication and passion school counselors bring to our schools and communities. Drop a ❤️ or a 🙌 in the comments to celebrate their impact!
Here's hoping for an early Spring on this Groundhog Day! #weARsouthcentral
This February, we honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. From arts to science, civil rights to culture, their legacies continue to inspire and shape our world. Learn the stories. Share the history. Celebrate the culture.
Retta Brown Prek 100th Day of School
Teachers earn $50,000 starting salary! Earn your teaching license and begin your teaching journey in Southeast Arkansas. We will support you throughout the two-year ArPEP program! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
In Arkansas, Holocaust Education Week is observed annually during the last full week of January. For the 2024–2025 school year, it is scheduled from January 27 to January 31, 2025. This observance is in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-16-154, which mandates Holocaust education for all public school students in grades 5 through 12.
The Arkansas Department of Education provides materials and resources to support educators during this week. The commissioners memo is linked here: https://adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=5691
Observing Holocaust Education Week provides an opportunity for students and the community to learn about the historical significance of the Holocaust, reflect on its lessons, and promote tolerance and human dignity.
The Arkansas Retired Teachers Association is now accepting applications for the Parsons-Burnett and Mitchell-Fair Grants.
Parsons-Burnett Grant – Awarded to a licensed public-school educator in a certified position for the purpose of furthering their own education
Mitchell- Fair Grant – awarded to a public-school employee in a classified position who is working towards becoming a licensed educator
Complete guidelines for eligibility and completing an application are attached and are also located at www.artanow.com/grants. Applications must be submitted online between January 15 and March 31 of each year. Awards in the amount of $2,000 will be made in late spring.
You may be eligible to enroll in the ArPEP program to earn your teaching license without having to take the Praxis exam! If you have a degree in your content area or 18+ credit hours and a 3.0 GPA, you do not have to take the Praxis test to enroll! Connect with us to learn more: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
*Elementary teachers must take the Praxis exam
Learning with Loose Parts is filling up! However, there is still time to register for the Learning with Loose Parts event! Join us on January 30 at 6 pm on the campus of South Central Service Coop in Camden. Let's give a warm South Arkansas welcome to Marcy White and her team! Early Childhood Providers: Please register @ https://bit.ly/LLPCamden25
Thinking about your plans for the summer? Consider earning your teachingl license through the ArPEP program. Participate in a two-week training and earn your provisional license for the start of the school year. We'll provide Praxis prep, 1:1 coaching and support and a cost-of-living stipend for all first year participants. Connect with us to learn more: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
Join Darlene Kirkpatrick, NBCT, ADE, & Haley Jones, NBCT, Jonesboro School District, to learn how you can be a part of this invaluable professional development program.
Feb 10, 2025 @ 4-4:30 PM
zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86459543021?pwd=YW2XQqzHMqiHxkr0oEjqowbWiYbWfa.1#success
Teachers earn $50,000 starting salary! Earn your teaching license and begin your teaching journey in Southeast Arkansas. We will support you throughout the two-year ArPEP program! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW
Are you wondering about the ArPEP program? Hear from teachers in Great Rivers who have completed the ArPEP program to learn about their experiences.
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing school board members from the South Central Service Cooperative area! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our schools, students, and educators make a world of difference.
Your hard work ensures safe, nurturing environments where students can thrive and educators can inspire. We’re grateful for your vision and tireless efforts to shape the future of education in our communities.
