
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.

What a great day! We got to spend the day with the ladies and gentleman at Nelson Wilkes Herron in Mountain Home. Not only did we have rich discussion about the Science of Reading, but we also were able to watch strong instruction that reflected that learning. Great job, administration and faculty!





Teacher Recruitment and Retention hosted a “Become a Teacher” event at the Co-op. It’s great to meet the possible next generation of educators!


Norfork second grade students participated in a STEM lesson today integrating math and literacy content with Science. It was great to see these creative young minds engaged in problem-solving and teamwork!


Science of Reading practices are alive and well at Midland Elementary! Keep up the good work!





Coding teams are working hard at the All-Region Coding Competition.





Collaborating with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and United Way.





Grade 4-8 Science Fair 2020



We had a great day discussing the Science of Reading practices with Cherokee Elementary K-4 teachers! These ladies are committed to ensuring all students become successful readers. We look forward to visiting your classrooms again and seeing more great instruction! #RISEArkansas #RISENAESC





It was a pleasure to work with Janet Wood and her Mountain Home K teachers as they continue to implement sound Science of Reading practices to help all of their students become successful readers! Keep up the good work ladies!




Concord’s Superintendent,Dr. Moore, zipslines into the Polar Bear Plunge with his Elementary Principal Mr. Fletcher and teachers Ms. Billington and Ms. Mosley! They raised a total of $1149.00 for Special Olympics.



Research & Technology Ambassador Academy. Thank you to Daniel Collier,Shashank Avvaru, and Emily Carpenter for a great Training


