
Eagle Mountain Elementary EAST students practicing for the 2021 CodifyThis! Computer Science competition which was rescheduled for March 11th-12th due to snow. Coding these robots requires the application of math with both logical and creative thinking. Well done, EME!


We enjoyed spending the week with our 3-6 RISE participants as we learned vocabulary strategies that are in line with the Science of Reading. We look forward to new learning in November and December!




Ms. Leah Carpenter's third grade science classes recently participated in an engineering design challenge related to their weather-related hazards learning. I love seeing those SEPs in action. Preparing kids for the future! https://youtu.be/De3HESqmraA

Digital Innovator PD (ZOOM) @ UCA: Saturday Nov. 14th. Attend one or all sessions. More info https://uca.edu/education/dipd/


Be sure to check out our Science/STEM pages on the NAESC website for the latest updates. This page is very much still under construction, but the information is immediately relevant
https://sites.google.com/northcentralcoop.org/sciencestemwebsite/home.

Join us for the Illustrative Mathematics Support Series.


Essential Practices for Wondrous Science: Developing and Using Models. 1.5 hrs PD credit. Monday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. https://forms.gle/YQCaqn8RyL22dsSeA

It was so good to see so many of our fabulous K-2 Literacy teachers today through our first (of many) RISE Support zoom sessions. We had 6 school districts represented today! We support you and appreciate all of your hard work!

I had the privilege of getting to observe Dr. Butler’s robotics class at Southside Charter High School. Despite having to social distance, students managed to work as teams to build, program, and drive their robots.



Teacher Spotlight: Melissa Bonds


The DESE Science Team has just released their first newsletter. Meet "Arkansas Science Matters". This monthly newsletter will be featuring science resources and spotlighting a teacher from each Co-op. https://www.canva.com/design/DAEFhKIqBck/o-pc3oLUlPg0Dp8Ka-hJXg/view


Thank you, Destany Lytle, teacher at Midland Elementary School ! Be sure to check out our NAESC Teacher Spotlight: https://www.naesc.k12.ar.us/article/296156?org=naesc

Cynthia Arki of the Mountain Home School District is featured in our Teacher Spotlight! You can learn more about this awesome educator here: https://www.naesc.k12.ar.us/article/296161?org=naesc

Your literacy specialists had the opportunity to learn alongside some fabulous educators during our recent Phonics First training! A systematic, explicit phonics program is a critical component of the science of reading.





We had a great 3 days of learning with some fabulous teachers and administrators from our coop area through RISE 3-6 Academy!





We have had a great time of learning with our two new K-2 RISE Cohorts! These teachers are dedicated to providing all kids with reading strategies grounded in the Science of Reading.





Happy Retirement to Becky Johnson and Rhonda Taylor! We appreciate your many years of service at the Coop!


Keri McCarn and I had two great days of learning with some fabulous educators! These teachers are ready to help every student have a firm foundation in decoding :)



NAESC has update the Summer PD schedule as of 5.19.20 Please view the most current listings.

NAESC 2020 Catalog is now Available.