SCSC Early Childhood Local Lead, Zephonia Avant, along with community leaders from the Union County Excel By Eight Core Team, participated in the Excel by Eight Learning Community event in Little Rock. The event focused on strengthening outcomes for early childhood care and education. Event topics included: the CLASS Observation Tool for measuring teacher-child interactions, Atlas assessment, funding options, healthy screen time, and an expert panel discussion which focused on strengthening the resource grid to support resiliency in teachers and caregivers. Strategic planning time was also provided for teams to think locally while collaborating with other core teams statewide. If you would like to know more about the work happening locally, contact Zephonia.avant@scscoop.org. #WeARSouthCentral
SCSC is looking for a retired educator or an educator needing a side hustle who would like to become an ArPEP facilitator. Please send resumes to karen.mcmahen@scscoop.org.
ArPEP 2025 Cohort applications are now open. By completing an interest form, teachers will have FREE access to a PRAXIS coach to assist in passing their exam. For general information about the ArPEP program at South Central, visit our website or email Brigitte Haney.
Make sure to thank our Educational Support Professionals today!
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American Education Week happens the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving. Each day of the week has its own theme, during which we celebrate our public school community.
https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/conferences-events/events/american-education-week-november-18-22-2024 #yourBESTsolution
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events. For more information: https://hhweek.org/
SCSCOOP SAU Tech ABC preschoolers had a visit from the SAU Tech Homecoming court today. They colored turkeys and made hats with the Homecoming court ladies. Thank you again for coming to spend time with the little Rockets🚀
Today, let's celebrate the power of recycling! Every item we recycle helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and protect our planet for future generations. Whether it's plastic, paper, glass, or electronics, remember that small actions add up to big changes!
Join the movement by recycling responsibly and sharing your recycling tips with friends and family. Together, we can make a difference! 💚
Are you thinking about becoming a licensed teacher??? Let us share the pathways to employment. Join us this SATURDAY, November 16th from 9-10:30. This is a virtual event!!!
SCSC schools Bearden, Hampton, Harmony Grove, Strong and Taylor were in attendance today at UAHT Hope for a career exploration event called Explore Success. A total of 895 eighth grade students from three Educational Cooperatives participated. #yourBESTsolution
SCSC Retta Brown Preschool celebrated World Kindness Day. Ms. iris, Mrs. Cynthia class
World Kindness Day is an annual event that encourages individuals to practice kindness in their daily lives. It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and cooperation to create a more harmonious and caring world.
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SCSCOOP SAU Tech ABC Preschool students studied leaves and how they changed colors in the Fall because of how they lose the chlorophyll when they fall off the trees.
It's not too late to register for our event on Saturday, November 16th from 9-10:30. Let us help you determine the best pathway to teacher licensure.
Are you interested in joining the South Central CyberPatriot Club? Your students can join, too! This is a great opportunity to teach students about cybersecurity while empowering them to share this valuable knowledge with their communities.
Consider hosting a 1-2 hour professional development session in January on becoming a CyberPatriot. Through this PD, you’ll learn the basics of CyberPatriot training and gain insights on how to guide your students in their cybersecurity journey. Dates are open for registration in January—don't miss out!
Contact joann.womack@scscoop.org for more information.
During the week of November 11-15th, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and schools across the United States will mark National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. #yourBESTsolution
Thank you for your service.
Veterans Day 2024!
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National STEM Day is on November 8th and celebrates science, technology, engineering, and math throughout the United States. It's a great day to celebrate because we know that an interest in STEM early on can lead to success later on in life. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations are projected to grow over two times faster than the total for all occupations in the next decade according to the U.S. Labor Department. Ideas for incorporating STEM: https://www.create-learn.us/blog/national-stem-day-activities/ #yourBESTsolution
Arkansas teachers have once again brought unprecedented enthusiasm to CyberPatriot! Within 24 hours, the quiz system reached its capacity and temporarily stopped accepting responses. While this is a wonderful challenge to face, we're actively working with CyberPatriot to find a solution.
We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of this contest is Mena High School! Due to the technical issue, we have decided to conclude the current contest. Rest assured, we will hold another contest once we've resolved these challenges to ensure everyone can participate seamlessly.
Students may still pursue CyberPatriot certification, and the quiz will reopen on December 1st. We’ll keep you updated as soon as we have a solution in place. Thank you for your incredible enthusiasm and patience!
It's not too late to register for our virtual meeting. We would love to share all the pathways to teacher licensure.
