Deepening Literacy with Wit & Wisdom
This session will provide educators with practical strategies to enhance reading comprehension, promote critical thinking, and bring rich, knowledge‑building texts to life in the classroom. Discover ways to implement the curriculum effectively while fostering a love for reading and deeper student engagement.
Don’t miss out on the learning! Browse our Summer PD opportunities: https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Building Strong Math Foundations with Illustrative Mathematics
This session will equip educators with strategies to promote conceptual understanding, problem‑solving, and student discourse in math. Gain practical tools and insights to implement IM effectively, foster a growth mindset, and create engaging, inquiry‑based math learning experiences.
Don’t miss out on the learning! Browse our Summer PD opportunities:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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📅 Thursday brought more impactful professional development to SEARK Co-op with a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion, and instructional excellence!
Today’s sessions included:
🩺 CTE Medical & STEM Teacher Collaboration – Teachers came together to share strategies, resources, and innovations in medical and STEM education pathways
🏅 Putting Students First Creates School-Wide Success (with Special Olympics Arkansas) – A powerful session on building inclusive school cultures where every student thrives
📚 Strengthening Small Group Instruction in K–5 – Equipping teachers with tools to make small group time more focused, intentional, and effective
💼 Tier 1 Training for Bookkeepers & Business Managers – Providing essential updates and guidance to ensure smooth, efficient school operations behind the scenes
It’s always exciting to see growth happening in every area of our schools from the classroom to the Administration office!
📌 Explore more opportunities to learn and lead: https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Today’s sessions included:
🩺 CTE Medical & STEM Teacher Collaboration – Teachers came together to share strategies, resources, and innovations in medical and STEM education pathways
🏅 Putting Students First Creates School-Wide Success (with Special Olympics Arkansas) – A powerful session on building inclusive school cultures where every student thrives
📚 Strengthening Small Group Instruction in K–5 – Equipping teachers with tools to make small group time more focused, intentional, and effective
💼 Tier 1 Training for Bookkeepers & Business Managers – Providing essential updates and guidance to ensure smooth, efficient school operations behind the scenes
It’s always exciting to see growth happening in every area of our schools from the classroom to the Administration office!
📌 Explore more opportunities to learn and lead: https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Join the team at SEARK Education Service Cooperative!
NOW HIRING: Part-Time Custodians
We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and ready for use.
📌 Apply now: [https://www.searkcoop.com/page/job-opportunities]
Help us keep the SEARK Co-op sparkling —join our team today!
NOW HIRING: Part-Time Custodians
We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and ready for use.
📌 Apply now: [https://www.searkcoop.com/page/job-opportunities]
Help us keep the SEARK Co-op sparkling —join our team today!
NEW DATE!
SE Jet Dyslexia Intervention Training
Jet: A Fast-Paced Reading Intervention is a curriculum written by the staff of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. Jet is a one-year, fast-paced dyslexia intervention intended to meet the needs of older learners identified with dyslexia. Jet addresses all areas of instruction identified in the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. At this time, Jet is an eight-hour training for Take Flight therapists. Jet was designed for: Individuals with dyslexia thirteen years of age and older
SE Jet Dyslexia Intervention Training
Jet: A Fast-Paced Reading Intervention is a curriculum written by the staff of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. Jet is a one-year, fast-paced dyslexia intervention intended to meet the needs of older learners identified with dyslexia. Jet addresses all areas of instruction identified in the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. At this time, Jet is an eight-hour training for Take Flight therapists. Jet was designed for: Individuals with dyslexia thirteen years of age and older
Data Camp with Spreadsheets
Learn to use spreadsheets to maximize your data‑based decision making through the following skills: Brief Introduction to Spreadsheets, Data Preparation Skills, Data Visualization, and Data Analysis Skills. Moderate to advanced learning goals.
Want to join in on the learning? Check out all our Summer PD:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Learn to use spreadsheets to maximize your data‑based decision making through the following skills: Brief Introduction to Spreadsheets, Data Preparation Skills, Data Visualization, and Data Analysis Skills. Moderate to advanced learning goals.
Want to join in on the learning? Check out all our Summer PD:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Three‑Dimensional Mastery: Implementing Arkansas Science Standards
Learn how the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts are key to implementing three‑dimensional teaching and learning in the classroom.
"Don’t miss out on the learning! Browse our Summer PD opportunities:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Building Strong Math Foundations with Illustrative Mathematics
This session will equip educators with strategies to promote conceptual understanding, problem‑solving, and student discourse in math. Gain practical tools and insights to implement IM effectively, foster a growth mindset, and create engaging, inquiry‑based math learning experiences.
Don’t miss out on the learning! Browse our Summer PD opportunities:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Wednesday was another day full of energy, collaboration, and hands-on learning at SEARK Co-op!
Today’s sessions empowered educators with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations across a wide range of topics:
🏡 CTE Family & Consumer Science Teacher Collaboration – Teachers worked together to strengthen FCS pathways and share classroom resources
🧑🏫 Essential Classroom Behavior Management Strategies: REVAMPED – A refreshed look at tried-and-true strategies to foster a positive learning environment
➕ Math Mastery Framework (K–5) – Deepening math knowledge, building fluency, and strengthening instruction
🔬 OpenSciEd Launch Training – Engaging science activities and experiments to bring content to life-What ingredient makes a bath bomb bubble?
🔧 Soldering – Educators rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on with technical skills for STEM and CTE applications
🪑 Where Are My Cupholders? – A fun and thought-provoking session (with a title that says it all!) exploring classroom engagement and creative thinking
We’re proud to see educators from across the region growing together all week long!
📌 Want to be part of the learning?
👉 Check out our summer PD schedule here
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Today’s sessions empowered educators with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations across a wide range of topics:
🏡 CTE Family & Consumer Science Teacher Collaboration – Teachers worked together to strengthen FCS pathways and share classroom resources
🧑🏫 Essential Classroom Behavior Management Strategies: REVAMPED – A refreshed look at tried-and-true strategies to foster a positive learning environment
➕ Math Mastery Framework (K–5) – Deepening math knowledge, building fluency, and strengthening instruction
🔬 OpenSciEd Launch Training – Engaging science activities and experiments to bring content to life-What ingredient makes a bath bomb bubble?
🔧 Soldering – Educators rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on with technical skills for STEM and CTE applications
🪑 Where Are My Cupholders? – A fun and thought-provoking session (with a title that says it all!) exploring classroom engagement and creative thinking
We’re proud to see educators from across the region growing together all week long!
📌 Want to be part of the learning?
👉 Check out our summer PD schedule here
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Tuesday was another incredible day of professional learning at the SEARK Co-op!
Educators from across the region joined us for a wide variety of sessions designed to build capacity, foster collaboration, and strengthen instruction:
💻 Coding with Python and the Raspberry Pi – Bringing coding to life through hands-on tech and real-world applications
📊 CTE Business Education Teacher Collaboration – Sharing resources, best practices, and ideas to grow business pathway programs
🧯 De-escalation: Staying Cool When the Temperature Rises (K–12) – Learning how to stay calm, confident, and in control during tough moments
😌 Chaos to Calm – Understanding and responding effectively to challenging behaviors with compassion and strategy
🔬 OpenSciEd Launch Training – Preparing educators to implement high-quality science instruction that sparks student curiosity
📖 Strategic Reading Day 2: Morphology for Decoding, Encoding, and Comprehending – Deepening literacy skills through the power of word structure
The energy, collaboration, and commitment were amazing—and we’re proud to support every educator working to make a difference!
📌 Want to join us? Explore all our upcoming sessions here:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Our parking lot has been full the past few days and we absolutely love it that way! It’s exciting to see educators diving into new ideas and walking away ready to make a difference!
📌 Don’t miss out—join the learning by checking out all our summer PD opportunities:
👉 https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
📌 Don’t miss out—join the learning by checking out all our summer PD opportunities:
👉 https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Join the team at SEARK Education Service Cooperative !
NOW HIRING: Full-Time & Part-Time Custodians
We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and ready for use.
📌 Apply now: [https://www.searkcoop.com/page/job-opportunities]
Help us keep the SEARK Co-op sparkling —join our team today!
NOW HIRING: Full-Time & Part-Time Custodians
We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and ready for use.
📌 Apply now: [https://www.searkcoop.com/page/job-opportunities]
Help us keep the SEARK Co-op sparkling —join our team today!
Illustrative Math Centers: Overview and Make and Take 3‑5
Participants will create five math centers that support key concepts and skills. This session focuses on building practical strategies for utilizing meaningful math centers, with time for participants to make and take their own ready‑to‑use materials.
"Looking to join the fun? Take a look at all of our Summer PD offerings:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Back from the holiday weekend and back in full swing at SEARK Co-op!
Today was packed with powerful, practical learning for educators across Southeast Arkansas. Sessions included:
💻 Coding with Python & Raspberry Pi – Educators explored coding fundamentals through a hands-on experience that connected on-screen graphics with real-world components.
🛠️ Agriculture & Shop Programs Teacher Collaboration – A valuable opportunity for teachers to share ideas, strategies, and resources specific to their pathways.
🎤 Surviving & Thriving with Andrew Marotta – A full day of leadership, inspiration, and growth! Educators walked away uplifted, with strategies for self-care, leadership, and renewed purpose.
🧠 Trauma-Invested Classrooms – Based on the work of Kristin Souers and Pete Hall, this session helped educators recognize the impact of trauma on learning and how to build classrooms that are both compassionate and accountable.
🤖 Using Artificial Intelligence in Writing Instruction – Teachers explored how AI tools can be used to plan writing lessons and support students in their writing process.
📚 Booktalks: Books, Books, and More Books! – With over 85 recent middle grade and YA titles discussed, this session gave educators a treasure trove of reading recommendations to share with students.
It’s exciting to see educators diving into new ideas and walking away ready to make a difference!
📌 Don’t miss out—join the learning by checking out all our summer PD opportunities:
👉 https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Today was packed with powerful, practical learning for educators across Southeast Arkansas. Sessions included:
💻 Coding with Python & Raspberry Pi – Educators explored coding fundamentals through a hands-on experience that connected on-screen graphics with real-world components.
🛠️ Agriculture & Shop Programs Teacher Collaboration – A valuable opportunity for teachers to share ideas, strategies, and resources specific to their pathways.
🎤 Surviving & Thriving with Andrew Marotta – A full day of leadership, inspiration, and growth! Educators walked away uplifted, with strategies for self-care, leadership, and renewed purpose.
🧠 Trauma-Invested Classrooms – Based on the work of Kristin Souers and Pete Hall, this session helped educators recognize the impact of trauma on learning and how to build classrooms that are both compassionate and accountable.
🤖 Using Artificial Intelligence in Writing Instruction – Teachers explored how AI tools can be used to plan writing lessons and support students in their writing process.
📚 Booktalks: Books, Books, and More Books! – With over 85 recent middle grade and YA titles discussed, this session gave educators a treasure trove of reading recommendations to share with students.
It’s exciting to see educators diving into new ideas and walking away ready to make a difference!
📌 Don’t miss out—join the learning by checking out all our summer PD opportunities:
👉 https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
ESOL 2.0: A Deep Dive into Best Practices for Working with English Learners
This training is a 6 hour in‑person interactive session for veteran coordinators, administrators, and teachers experienced in working with English Learners.
Looking to join the fun? Take a look at all of our Summer PD offerings:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Arkansas Teen Book Award
Find out what books will be on the nomination list for the 2025‑2026 Arkansas Teen Book Award cycle, as well as how to promote them in your classroom or school library!
Arguing from Evidence
If you’ve struggled to help students make scientific arguments from evidence, this may be the PD for you! This PD is based on the book Arguing from Evidence in Middle School Science. Each participant will receive this book, which contains 24 activities for “Productive Talk and Deeper Learning."
Want to join in on the learning? Check out all our Summer PD:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
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Happy 4th of July from the SEARK Education Service Cooperative!
Wishing you a safe and joyful day as we celebrate freedom and unity. ❤️🤍💙
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Wishing you a safe and joyful day as we celebrate freedom and unity. ❤️🤍💙
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There’s nothing better than being active in the communities we proudly serve!
Michele Roberts, SEARK Co-op's Communications Specialist, spent time reading to children at the Warren Branch Library as part of their Summer Reading Program, spreading the joy of stories and literacy to young readers!
If your school, library, or organization has a special program or project we could be a part of, let us know! We’d love to connect and support.
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Michele Roberts, SEARK Co-op's Communications Specialist, spent time reading to children at the Warren Branch Library as part of their Summer Reading Program, spreading the joy of stories and literacy to young readers!
If your school, library, or organization has a special program or project we could be a part of, let us know! We’d love to connect and support.
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Another impactful day of professional development at SEARK Co-op!
Today’s sessions focused on empowering educators to better serve and support students through every level of instruction and care:
🧑🏫 Strengthening the Quality of Tier 1 Instruction with Kids First – building strong classroom foundations to drive student achievement
🧠 ArPEP – exploring how the brain learns and how to build community in the classroom
💛 Child Maltreatment & Resiliency – equipping educators to recognize signs, respond effectively, and foster healing environments for students
We’re proud to support the educators who show up every day to lead with knowledge, compassion, and purpose!
👉 Join the learning by checking out all our summer PD at:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
Today’s sessions focused on empowering educators to better serve and support students through every level of instruction and care:
🧑🏫 Strengthening the Quality of Tier 1 Instruction with Kids First – building strong classroom foundations to drive student achievement
🧠 ArPEP – exploring how the brain learns and how to build community in the classroom
💛 Child Maltreatment & Resiliency – equipping educators to recognize signs, respond effectively, and foster healing environments for students
We’re proud to support the educators who show up every day to lead with knowledge, compassion, and purpose!
👉 Join the learning by checking out all our summer PD at:
https://www.searkcoop.com/page/professional-development
#SEARKserves #ServicebeginswithSE #yourBESTsolution
