Students from our co-op area schools participated in the 2025 Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day in Mountain Home. This is an exciting event that aims to encourage and inspire young people to explore and pursue careers in skilled trades. The event showcases a variety of hands-on experiences, career opportunities, and expert guidance, helping students and future professionals connect with industry leaders.
Happy President's Day!!
NAESC, along with Ozarka College, organized and hosted mock interviews for our school districts, providing students with a valuable opportunity to practice and refine their interviewing skills as they transition from high school to the workforce or college. The event had an excellent turnout with 9 schools and 137 students participating.
Mandy Blevins, Systems Coordinator, visited Viola High School to support their work on assessment strategies. During her visit, students were engaged in group activities centered on guiding questions about photosynthesis. The focus was on incorporating a range of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels to enhance the rigor and ensure comprehensive coverage of each standard.
Last week, NAESC hosted Cognitive Coaching led by Dr. Curtis Cunningham. Participants learned about using strategies to enhance teachers' cognitive processes.
From all of us at NAESC
We had an inspiring time at the PLC Institute in Rogers, Arkansas! Through interactive keynotes, we explored how to build an effective intervention system by focusing on the four key elements of a successful RTI model: collective responsibility, concentrated instruction, convergent assessment, and certain access. Mountain View and Mountain Home School Districts were in attendance for this engaging learning experience!
Keri McCarn, Mindy Cooper, Gia Taylor, and Kim Poole represented NAESC today at the Future Story Mock Interviews at Southside High School. Seniors participated in mock interviews with local business and industry professionals, designed to help them prepare for future job interviews after graduation. This annual event is a major highlight, and the students come well-prepared for the experience.
Northcentral was excited to welcome Dr. Ivy Pfeffer, State Director of the Arkansas Bailey Education Group. Dr. Pfeffer collaborated with instructional leaders to examine their role in supporting teachers in utilizing data to effectively implement High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), with the goal of accelerating student learning and ensuring high-quality instruction in every classroom.
Veterans Day
Career & Technical Education Coordinator, Keri McCarn, spoke to Timbo's FBLA students on Thursday about leadership and the qualities that define an effective leader. She discussed key principles such as integrity, communication, and adaptability, emphasizing the importance of these traits in both personal and professional growth. She encouraged students to reflect on their own leadership potential and how they can make a positive impact in their communities and future careers.
That’s a wrap on Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We’ve covered phone safety, wire fraud, family online safety, and disinformation.
Thank you for joining us at #SecureOurWorld. We’d love to hear the tips that helped you the most!
As we close out, here’s a quick recap of some key takeaways: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/w5-cyber-awareness-wrap-up-ms.pdf
#StayWizer!
CyberPatriot Program Contest Extended Until November 15th!
Due to an overwhelming response from Arkansas teachers preparing their students for CyberPatriot certification, the quiz system experienced a high volume of users, temporarily preventing access for some. We’re happy to announce that testing will resume on November 1st, and to accommodate everyone, we’ve extended the contest deadline to November 15th.
This gives you extra time to participate and ensure you are entered into the contest.
Miss the deadline? Don’t worry—students can still pursue CyberPatriot certification after the contest ends, as the program will continue beyond this date.
The ACTC (Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators) want to take a moment to honor Lisa who is bravely facing breast cancer. Lisa has shown immense strength, courage, and resilience in her fight. We are with you every step of the way! #FightLikeAGirl
Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Don’t get scammed by a parking meter!
Scan or SCAM? QR codes are EVERYWHERE - on parking meters, restaurant tables, buses, and emails. But be careful - scammers can change them to steal your info.
Watch this video to learn more about safe scanning and share it with friends and family: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/W1-QR-Code-Scams-Story-WE.mp4
Stay Wizer!
#StayWizer #SecureOurWorld
A big THANK YOU to Representatives Steven Walker, Bart Shultz, Stetson Painter, Shad Pearce, and Trey Steimel for meeting with the Northcentral Education Cooperative and the superintendents of our member districts. They engaged in important discussions about current educational issues and the upcoming legislative session. It’s always a pleasure to connect with our legislators, and we truly appreciate their commitment to education in our region!!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we will be sharing (no tricks, promise!) important tips, best practices, and updates to help you stay safe online. Let’s work together to boost our cybersecurity awareness and keep our digital world secure!
Tip #1: Scammers love helpful people especially with cash back scams on apps like Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Instead of handling requests like these notify Customer Support and let them handle the situation for you.
#Fraud #WireFraud #Scams #P2P #Payments
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!!
For more information about the Cyberpatriot program please contact: joann.womack@scscoop.org
Thank You Principals!!
Mandy Blevins, Systems Coordinator at Northcentral Cooperative, led a discussion with teacher leaders at Viola School District to explore their roles and responsibilities as leaders. The focus was on clarifying the "tight" and "loose" aspects of the PLC process, helping them understand essential components that require consistency and areas where flexibility is encouraged.
