Heads up! The SCSC Print Shop will be closed Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13. We have a 5-business-day turnaround, so if you need your order completed by June 11, be sure to place it by tomorrow (June 4) to avoid rush fees!

Early Educators: Toddler teachers to Kindergarten teachers, join us for a unique day camp experience for early educators at the Museum of Natural Resource in partnership with A-State Childhood Services and SCSC Local Leads. There is no fee to attend. June 24, 9:00 - 3:30. email zephonia.avant@scscoop.org for more information or scan the QR code to register.

Ready to teach your first OpenSciEd unit? We’ve got you covered! 🎉 This full-day workshop will walk you through the materials, pedagogy, and planning strategies to confidently bring OpenSciEd into your elementary classroom. Aligned with Arkansas HQIM guidelines, and led by experts Ben Carrigan and Renee Bearden.
🧑🏫 All K–5 science teachers welcome!
Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=555321

We're hiring a P-4 Teacher to help shape young minds at our Arkansas Better Chance Preschool in Hampton.
✔️ AA degree in Early Childhood or Child Development
✔️ Work alongside a certified teacher
✔️ Paraprofessional and floater support
📍 Full-time | 190-day contract
Start your journey in early education today.
📩 Learn more or apply: https://www.scscoop.org/page/scsc-employment-opportunities

Looking for high-impact, high-quality science instruction tools? 🔍 This OpenSciEd workshop is your launchpad! In two days, you'll explore pedagogy, planning, and practice using a middle school unit to model strategies adaptable for grades 6–12.
Register Here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=546877

📣 Make Reading Possible for Every Child
Arkansas schools need dedicated Literacy Coaches to support K-3 classrooms with effective, Science of Reading-aligned instruction. Step into a role that truly matters.
✅ Regional K-3 teacher support
✅ Focused on real student progress
📘 Help lead the change.
🔗 Apply here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nyJdKL5zPkRCzaGyTnty3Uwf1IhrDkda/view?usp=sharing

🎉 Arkansas educators — don’t miss the America250 Convening Series!
5 one-day regional events (July 21–25, 2025) celebrating America’s 250th by integrating Arkansas history, civic engagement & interdisciplinary learning into PD. Designed for K–12 educators, admins & future teachers.
Hosted by ADE DESE, ERZ & @crystalbridges!

WE NEED ONE MORE PERSON for Take Flight Year 1 Training to make. We have delayed the start until May 29, 2025. Click here for the MOU https://bit.ly/43kvJmE We welcome anyone from outside our SCSC schools to attend.

Ready to turn your science classroom into a launchpad for wonder? 🚀 Join us June 6 for Phenomenal Teaching, where K–12 educators will explore how to harness the power of phenomena to ignite student-driven learning. You’ll leave with tools to bring the Science and Engineering Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts to life! 🌟
Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=547063

🇺🇸 This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The deadline to enroll in ArPEP is this week! Eligible participants must have passed their content Praxis exam OR have a degree in their content area OR have 18+ credit hours in their content area. Connect with us to learn more about requirements and summer training: https://bit.ly/3MExvFW

Congratulations to Harmony Grove High School at being awarded $37,187.50 for a State Start Up Grant to add a Retail Management with Store. #weARsouthcentral #yourBESTsolution

Last Call for Take Flight. In order to participate in this training you must send us a signed MOU. TRAINING STARTS MAY 28TH! #weARsouthcentral

Secondary science teachers—this one's for you! 🧬 Dive into OpenSciEd, Arkansas-approved HQIM designed to bring real-world science into your classroom. This 2-day Curriculum Launch will prep you to teach your first unit and show how to use the materials with confidence and clarity.
Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=546877

There's still time to enroll in the ArPEP licensure pathway before the May 30th deadline. We can support you this month with Praxis prep - connect with us today!
https://bit.ly/3MExvFW

Let’s transform science class into an adventure 🌟! In this 6-hour workshop, we’ll explore how real-world phenomena can become the hook that drives student inquiry and deeper learning. Join other passionate educators on June 6 for Phenomenal Teaching – and leave with your toolbox overflowing.
Register here: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=547063

Our internet is down again today! Therefore, our phones are not working. To contact us, please email, and as we can have service through hot spots and personal hotspots, we will respond. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Calling all reading interventionists, dyslexia specialists, school counselors, classroom teachers, and support staff! 📚
Join Stacey Mahurin as she guides you through the accurate administration, scoring, and interpretation of Level II dyslexia screeners.
You’ll also explore the root causes of poor reading comprehension and walk away with real strategies and resources for intervention.
🧪 Hands-on practice
📖 Learn to use tools like CTOPP-2, GORT-5, and more
📅 Register by June 9 | ESCWorks https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=550953

Now that summer break is approaching you may want to explore how AI can help be your very own teaching assistant. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shake-up-learning-show-with-kasey-bell/id1456789983

When the internet is out across South Arkansas we start getting ready for summer PD. Taking a bite out of PD for 40 years now and celebrating the anniversary of JAWS.


