We want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents who give their time, love, and wisdom to the children in our schools every single day. ❤️
Your kindness, patience, and encouragement make a lasting difference in the lives of the students you serve. Whether you're helping with reading, sharing a smile, or simply being there for a child who needs it most, your impact goes far beyond the classroom.
We are incredibly grateful for your dedication and the heart you bring to our program. Thank you for being mentors, role models, and true community heroes!
👏 Join us in celebrating and thanking our wonderful Foster Grandparents during AmeriCorps Week!

Today we want to give a special shout-out to Eric for all the hard work, dedication, and care you put into keeping SEARK Co-op running smoothly. Thank you for everything you do to support our schools, staff, and co-op every day. We appreciate you, Eric! 🙌

Check out what’s blooming this week at the SEARK Co-op—from professional learning to collaboration across our region. 🌱📚

Want to be part of a team dedicated to serving schools and supporting educators? Take a look at our current openings and see where you might fit in!
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Teachers rolled up their sleeves and dove into Lab-Aids’ Issues and Science—the newest HQIM for grades 6–8 science!
Participants explored engaging lessons across life, Earth, and physical sciences (all rated Green on EdReports), while experiencing firsthand the power of student-centered investigations. From analyzing data to developing and using models, the day was packed with practical strategies teachers can take straight back to their classrooms.
We love seeing educators actively learning, collaborating, and strengthening science instruction for students across our region! 💙
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From supporting new principals to growing leadership capacity, it was a full day of learning and collaboration!
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We love seeing collaboration in action to better serve students! 💙



We were so glad to have our Foster Grandparents with us yesterday for in-service training! 💙
We reviewed important program guidelines, checked in on how things are going, refreshed everyone’s knowledge about Medicare Fraud, and even got those brains working with a few worksheets.
A special thank you to Amber Hairston with the Bradley County Extension Office for sharing helpful tips on healthy eating and the importance of staying active.
We’re so grateful for our Foster Grandparents and the heart they bring to the students and schools they serve each day! 💕


Grow your skills, connect with colleagues, and get ready for an amazing school year.
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Students tested their critical thinking, cracked codes, and tackled challenges—all while having a ton of fun. We loved hosting this problem-solving adventure! 🎯✨
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As we focus on Preparing Educators for a New School Year, we’re excited to offer a full lineup of summer Professional Development sessions!
Check out our website for current offerings—new sessions are being added daily, so be sure to check back often for the latest opportunities. We can’t wait to serve you this summer and support you as you get ready for a strong start to the school year! 💙
🔗 View our summer offerings here: https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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When passionate educators come together to collaborate and share ideas, great things happen! We loved hosting our Dyslexia Contacts as they connected, learned, and strengthened supports for students across our region.
Smiles like these mean we’re doing important work!
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For the past two weeks, NIET has been in the house at SEARK! We’ve been proud to host the Teacher Excellence Support System (TESS) Calibration Pilot for administrators.
This important work helps ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment in supporting effective teaching practices across our schools. We’re grateful for strong partnerships and for leaders who are committed to continuous growth and excellence for students. 💙
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Happy Valentine’s Day to the schools and communities we are proud to serve!
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Join ESRSS Specialists for a session focused on how OT, PT, and SLP services support students and align with specially designed instruction in the school setting.
Participants will gain clarity on the purpose of related services, key evaluation components, and practices for aligning OT, PT, and SLP support. This session is ideal for therapists, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders—bringing a team is encouraged!
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Take your math instruction to the next level in this dynamic session designed to empower educators with innovative strategies for building fluency in multiplication and division of whole numbers. Explore engaging activities, actionable tools, and proven techniques aligned with Arkansas Math Standards to enhance student mastery and confidence.


We’re proud to recognize Wilson Brothers Lumber for their support of the Girl Power Manufacturing Contest!
Their sponsorship helps young women explore careers in manufacturing, construction, and STEM—while building hands-on skills that will prepare them for the future. 💪👩🔧
Thank you for investing in education, opportunity, and the next generation of leaders!
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A big thank you to UAM FANR (Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources) for sponsoring the Girl Power Manufacturing Contest!
We appreciate UAM FANR’s commitment to education and workforce development!
