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💡 Accountability is evolving in K–12 education!
“Our Accountability Era: How Outcomes-Based Contracts Drive Student Achievement,” an EdWeb webinar will be held on Nov. 13 at 4 PM ET.
We’re proud to share that Hamburg’s own Lesley Nelms will be a featured guest speaker! 🙌 Lesley has written the HIT Grant and secured over $1 million in High Impact Tutoring funding from ADE. She’s also implemented Outcomes-Based Contracting across Hamburg’s tutoring initiatives—making Hamburg the only district in the SEARK Cooperative using this model.
Lesley recently presented at the 2025 Convening for the Center of Outcome-Based Contracting in Orlando, sharing Hamburg’s success story with educators from across the nation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Lesley and other district and industry experts about how Outcomes-Based Contracting is connecting investments to measurable student growth!
📅 Register here: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20251113/
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“Our Accountability Era: How Outcomes-Based Contracts Drive Student Achievement,” an EdWeb webinar will be held on Nov. 13 at 4 PM ET.
We’re proud to share that Hamburg’s own Lesley Nelms will be a featured guest speaker! 🙌 Lesley has written the HIT Grant and secured over $1 million in High Impact Tutoring funding from ADE. She’s also implemented Outcomes-Based Contracting across Hamburg’s tutoring initiatives—making Hamburg the only district in the SEARK Cooperative using this model.
Lesley recently presented at the 2025 Convening for the Center of Outcome-Based Contracting in Orlando, sharing Hamburg’s success story with educators from across the nation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Lesley and other district and industry experts about how Outcomes-Based Contracting is connecting investments to measurable student growth!
📅 Register here: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20251113/
#SEARKserves #yourBESTsolution #ServiceBeginsWithSE
In our 11th week of Spirit Fridays, we’re celebrating McGehee School District!
Each Friday, the SEARK Co-op staff proudly wear the colors of one of our 15 districts to show our support. This week, we’re cheering loud for the McGehee Owls!
With pride and school spirit soaring high, we’re wishing the Owls a successful football season and a wonderful school year!
GO OWLS! 🦉📚🏈
#SEARKserves #SpiritFriday #SchoolSpirit
Each Friday, the SEARK Co-op staff proudly wear the colors of one of our 15 districts to show our support. This week, we’re cheering loud for the McGehee Owls!
With pride and school spirit soaring high, we’re wishing the Owls a successful football season and a wonderful school year!
GO OWLS! 🦉📚🏈
#SEARKserves #SpiritFriday #SchoolSpirit
📚 Career & Technical Education Updates!
DCTE advisors met with classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to provide an overview of the updated Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway revisions set to launch in the 2026–27 school year.
Participants reviewed revised standards, explored curriculum and certifications, and learned how these updates will enhance student recognition through Merit and Distinction. 🌟
#SEARKserves #ServiceBeginsWithSE #yourBESTsolution
DCTE advisors met with classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators to provide an overview of the updated Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway revisions set to launch in the 2026–27 school year.
Participants reviewed revised standards, explored curriculum and certifications, and learned how these updates will enhance student recognition through Merit and Distinction. 🌟
#SEARKserves #ServiceBeginsWithSE #yourBESTsolution
Don’t Miss Out — Register NOW for the ASCD/ARTLL Regional Lunch & Learn!
There’s still time to grab your seat for the ASCD/ARTLL Regional Lunch & Learn happening November 13th at SEARK Co-op! This incredible opportunity, including lunch, is completely FREE!
This event will spotlight Career Readiness with powerful insights from Mike Poore and national experts—sharing real-world strategies you can take back to your district immediately. It’s also a great opportunity to network with leaders from across the region, enjoy lunch, and discuss key topics impacting Arkansas education.
Seating is limited—register TODAY using the QR code on the invitation!
You don’t want to miss this incredible day of learning and collaboration!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
There’s still time to grab your seat for the ASCD/ARTLL Regional Lunch & Learn happening November 13th at SEARK Co-op! This incredible opportunity, including lunch, is completely FREE!
This event will spotlight Career Readiness with powerful insights from Mike Poore and national experts—sharing real-world strategies you can take back to your district immediately. It’s also a great opportunity to network with leaders from across the region, enjoy lunch, and discuss key topics impacting Arkansas education.
Seating is limited—register TODAY using the QR code on the invitation!
You don’t want to miss this incredible day of learning and collaboration!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
📍✨ Director and TCC Conference 2025 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute! ✨📍
The SEARK Education Service Cooperative joined education cooperative directors and teacher center coordinators from across the state for another incredible year of collaboration and learning. Participants explored the latest updates and initiatives shaping the future of Arkansas education.
Attendees heard powerful insights from AAEA, the DESE Leadership Team, and Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, who shared valuable perspectives on supporting schools and strengthening student outcomes.
Thank you to SEARK Director Dr. Nathan White and Assistant Director/TCC Emilee Dutton for representing the cooperative in these important discussions!
SEARK Co-op looks forward to applying the knowledge gained to continue serving students, educators, and districts across Southeast Arkansas with excellence. 💙
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
The SEARK Education Service Cooperative joined education cooperative directors and teacher center coordinators from across the state for another incredible year of collaboration and learning. Participants explored the latest updates and initiatives shaping the future of Arkansas education.
Attendees heard powerful insights from AAEA, the DESE Leadership Team, and Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, who shared valuable perspectives on supporting schools and strengthening student outcomes.
Thank you to SEARK Director Dr. Nathan White and Assistant Director/TCC Emilee Dutton for representing the cooperative in these important discussions!
SEARK Co-op looks forward to applying the knowledge gained to continue serving students, educators, and districts across Southeast Arkansas with excellence. 💙
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
In our 11th week of Spirit Fridays, we’re celebrating Lakeside School District!
Here’s to a school year full of growth, grit, and BEAVER greatness—both in the classroom and on the field!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Here’s to a school year full of growth, grit, and BEAVER greatness—both in the classroom and on the field!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
📚✨ ACT Prep Day at SEARK Co-op! ✨📚
Yesterday, we hosted over 100 juniors and seniors for an ACT Prep course with Chad Cargill! Students walked away with valuable tips, test-taking strategies, and insights to help them boost their scores and confidence.
We loved having these bright students on campus and can’t wait to hear what they achieve on their next ACT!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Yesterday, we hosted over 100 juniors and seniors for an ACT Prep course with Chad Cargill! Students walked away with valuable tips, test-taking strategies, and insights to help them boost their scores and confidence.
We loved having these bright students on campus and can’t wait to hear what they achieve on their next ACT!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
🎉👔 Happy Boss’s Day! 👔🎉
Today we’re celebrating our Director, Nathan White and Assistant Director, Emilee Dutton, along with all the incredible Superintendents and Principals across our SEARK districts!
Thank you for your leadership, guidance, and dedication to our schools, staff, and most importantly to our students. Your hard work keeps everything running smoothly and your commitment makes a lasting impact every day.
We appreciate you!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Today we’re celebrating our Director, Nathan White and Assistant Director, Emilee Dutton, along with all the incredible Superintendents and Principals across our SEARK districts!
Thank you for your leadership, guidance, and dedication to our schools, staff, and most importantly to our students. Your hard work keeps everything running smoothly and your commitment makes a lasting impact every day.
We appreciate you!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
🌮 Let’s TACO ‘bout Claire retiring! 🎉
We’re celebrating her incredible 28 years of service to education and wishing her all the best in this next adventure. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Claire!
We’re celebrating her incredible 28 years of service to education and wishing her all the best in this next adventure. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Claire!
In our 9th week of Spirit Fridays… we’re celebrating Hermitage School District!
Each Friday, SEARK Co-op staff proudly wear the colors of one of our 15 districts to show our support. This week, we’re standing with the Hermitage Hermits as they continue to build a tradition of learning, leadership, and pride!
Here’s to a fantastic school year and a strong season ahead. Go Hermits!📚🏈
Each Friday, SEARK Co-op staff proudly wear the colors of one of our 15 districts to show our support. This week, we’re standing with the Hermitage Hermits as they continue to build a tradition of learning, leadership, and pride!
Here’s to a fantastic school year and a strong season ahead. Go Hermits!📚🏈
⚙️💡 3rd & 4th Grade GT Engineering Day! 💡⚙️
We loved having our Gifted and Talented students in the building for GT Engineering Day! It was a day full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun as students put their engineering minds to work.
Check out all the fun they had in the pictures below! 👇📸
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
We loved having our Gifted and Talented students in the building for GT Engineering Day! It was a day full of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun as students put their engineering minds to work.
Check out all the fun they had in the pictures below! 👇📸
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
🌟 Mentoring ALL Teachers to Excellence 🌟
Student growth begins with teacher growth! Mentors, instructional coaches, and leaders play a key role in personalizing support for every educator.
Based on John Wink’s book A Teacher’s Guide to Excellence in Every Classroom, this two-day DESE-approved coaching training will equip participants with mentoring and leadership strategies that help all teachers grow in both knowledge and competence within the Hierarchy of Instructional Excellence.
Participants will learn how to:
1️⃣ Identify each teacher’s current level of proficiency
2️⃣ Create an Individualized Excellence Plan focused on targeted growth
3️⃣ Use effective coaching feedback protocols to move teachers forward
4️⃣ Build strong, aligned relationships between principals and coaches
📅 January 14–15, 2025
🆔 Session ID: #568924
📍 SEARK Education Cooperative
Join us as we work together to empower educators and elevate instruction for every student!
👉 Register here: https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #yourBESTsolution #SEARKPD
Student growth begins with teacher growth! Mentors, instructional coaches, and leaders play a key role in personalizing support for every educator.
Based on John Wink’s book A Teacher’s Guide to Excellence in Every Classroom, this two-day DESE-approved coaching training will equip participants with mentoring and leadership strategies that help all teachers grow in both knowledge and competence within the Hierarchy of Instructional Excellence.
Participants will learn how to:
1️⃣ Identify each teacher’s current level of proficiency
2️⃣ Create an Individualized Excellence Plan focused on targeted growth
3️⃣ Use effective coaching feedback protocols to move teachers forward
4️⃣ Build strong, aligned relationships between principals and coaches
📅 January 14–15, 2025
🆔 Session ID: #568924
📍 SEARK Education Cooperative
Join us as we work together to empower educators and elevate instruction for every student!
👉 Register here: https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #yourBESTsolution #SEARKPD
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming ASCD/ARTLL Regional Lunch & Learn on November 13th. The Arkansas ASCD/ARTLL Board has partnered with Mike Poore and Education Partners to host Lunch & Learns across the state, each focused on topics selected by local leaders.
Our region will spotlight Career Readiness, featuring insights from Mike Poore and national experts on practical strategies. This will also be a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow ASCD/ARTLL leaders over lunch and a chance to discuss all relevant topics in our region.
Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot soon using the QR link on the invitation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Our region will spotlight Career Readiness, featuring insights from Mike Poore and national experts on practical strategies. This will also be a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow ASCD/ARTLL leaders over lunch and a chance to discuss all relevant topics in our region.
Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot soon using the QR link on the invitation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
161 Career Development students from Drew Central attended STEM Career Day at the Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative. Students explored a wide range of STEM career opportunities and received insightful guidance from guest speakers Dr. Chris Sims and Gwen Robinson.
This collaborative event was made possible through the efforts of our Science Specialist, Monica Sims, and the Career and Technical Education Department, represented by Melissa Prince and Allison Ray.
We’re proud to provide our students with opportunities that inspire future careers and connect them with real-world professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math.
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
This collaborative event was made possible through the efforts of our Science Specialist, Monica Sims, and the Career and Technical Education Department, represented by Melissa Prince and Allison Ray.
We’re proud to provide our students with opportunities that inspire future careers and connect them with real-world professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math.
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
📢 Calling all Community Leaders & Stakeholders in Southeast Arkansas! 📢
You're invited to a crucial meeting to help Develop a Better Future for Southeast Arkansas. Your unique perspective and input are vital as we discuss important topics like the Benefits of Early Education, a Growing Workforce, Local Revenue & Tax Benefits, and Building a Thriving Economy.
Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM!
RSVP today by calling 870-367-4864 or emailing jessica.griffin@searkcoop.com.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers from across Southeast Arkansas came together for a dynamic professional development session focused on building connections, accessing resources, effective classroom management, understanding DCTE requirements, and integrating AI into instruction.
The session was led by Carole Anderson, formerly of DeWitt High School, who shared her expertise and practical strategies for success in the CTE classroom. Allison Carter from the Division of Career and Technical Education (DCTE) also joined the event, offering valuable guidance and support, especially for new educators navigating their first year.
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The session was led by Carole Anderson, formerly of DeWitt High School, who shared her expertise and practical strategies for success in the CTE classroom. Allison Carter from the Division of Career and Technical Education (DCTE) also joined the event, offering valuable guidance and support, especially for new educators navigating their first year.
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
🏅✨ Happy National Coaches Day! ✨🏅
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who go above and beyond to inspire, guide, and motivate. Whether on the field, in the gym, or in the classroom, coaches play a vital role in shaping not just skills—but character, confidence, and teamwork. 💪📚
At SEARK Co-op, we are grateful for the coaches across Southeast Arkansas who invest in our students and help them reach their full potential. Thank you for the hours, the encouragement, and the impact you make every single day! 👏
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who go above and beyond to inspire, guide, and motivate. Whether on the field, in the gym, or in the classroom, coaches play a vital role in shaping not just skills—but character, confidence, and teamwork. 💪📚
At SEARK Co-op, we are grateful for the coaches across Southeast Arkansas who invest in our students and help them reach their full potential. Thank you for the hours, the encouragement, and the impact you make every single day! 👏
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
🍎✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! ✨🍎
Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and shape the future every single day. 💡📚
At SEARK Education Service Cooperative, we are honored to serve and support teachers across Southeast Arkansas. Your dedication, creativity, and passion make a lasting impact—not just in classrooms, but in entire communities.
To every teacher: thank you for the countless hours, the heart you pour into your work, and the difference you make in the lives of students. 🌟
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, guide, and shape the future every single day. 💡📚
At SEARK Education Service Cooperative, we are honored to serve and support teachers across Southeast Arkansas. Your dedication, creativity, and passion make a lasting impact—not just in classrooms, but in entire communities.
To every teacher: thank you for the countless hours, the heart you pour into your work, and the difference you make in the lives of students. 🌟
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
In our 8th week of Spirit Fridays…we’re roaring with pride for the Hamburg Lions!
Here’s to a year filled with strength, courage, and teamwork as the Lions charge forward into a successful football season and an outstanding school year!
GO LIONS! 🦁📚🏈
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Here’s to a year filled with strength, courage, and teamwork as the Lions charge forward into a successful football season and an outstanding school year!
GO LIONS! 🦁📚🏈
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
