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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.
On Monday, we welcomed Ross White, DCTE Director, and Dr. Tina Moore, Director of Workforce Development, to a meeting with counselors, career coaches, and principals to discuss the new Success Ready Pathways. Additionally, Ozarka College and UACCB engaged with school districts to explore concurrent courses/certificates that will help align with these pathways.
Last week, the Mountain View School District worked in collaborative teams to clarify student proficiency expectations and develop common formative assessments.
National Day of Remembrance
On Monday, we held the 2024-2025 High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Kick-Off Meeting designed specifically for principals and school administrators. This session marks the beginning of our commitment to enhancing educational outcomes through the adoption and implementation of HQIM. Participants left with a clear understanding of HQIM and actionable strategies to support instructional practices using high quality materials effectively in their schools. This meeting set the foundation for ongoing collaboration and support as we strive to provide high-quality education for all students. 10 of our 16 co-op schools attended this meeting.
DESE is conducting two 3 hour Summative Data workshops here at the co-op in Melbourne on Oct. 22.
Congratulations to Mrs. Tina Taylor, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Mammoth Spring High School, for winning the National Advisor Award at the FCCLA National Convention in Seattle, Washington this summer. Mrs. Taylor also won the New Teacher of the Year Award at the ACTE/AATCS Summer Conference.
Last night, Julie Duncan and Heather Everett hosted a meeting to kickoff NAESC’s designation as the local lead organization for Fulton, Izard, Sharp, and Stone Counties. Early childcare providers from all four counties came together to learn more about local lead organizations and provided valuable feedback on how NAESC can support them. Early childcare providers play an important role in preparing our children for school and life. NAESC is looking forward to supporting them for the betterment of the children of Northcentral Arkansas.
Today, Mammoth Spring School District kicked off their collaborative team time by reviewing their norms, schedules, and plans for student success.
Today, Mandy Blevins and Kim Poole led a session with instructional assistants on implementing effective interventions for K-2 students.
Congratulations!!
Over 200 teachers and leaders recently gathered for a dynamic professional development session led by Janel Keating, focused on "Elevate the Role of the Team Leader." Educators were inspired to refine their leadership skills and foster collaborative environments, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in guiding their teams and students.
Congratulations Candace!!