Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

09/09/2026

🐾 Learning from High-Impact Educators! 🐾

Arch Ford System Support Specialist Jacob Sisson recently presented to the Conway Junior High Wampus Cat faculty, sharing the 10 Decision Points from the Arch Ford Regional ESC High VAM Study.

Faculty explored best practices identified among our region’s top 2025 High VAM teachers, considering how these practices connect to four key areas:
🎯 Instructional Expertise
💙 Student-Centered Learning
🤝 Collective Efficacy
⚙️ Systems That Enable
We appreciate the Conway Junior High educators for engaging in meaningful conversations about the practices and decisions that help create powerful learning experiences for students. When educators learn from educators, we all grow stronger!

09/09/2026

Learning is happening at Wonderview Elementary! K–6 teachers are working hard implementing their new HQIM, Arts & Letters. Students were digging into rich texts, collaborating with one another, and writing about their learning.
It was exciting to see students thinking deeply, sharing ideas, and making meaning from text. Great things are happening at Wonderview!

09/09/2026

The Arch Ford Early Childhood Team is delighted to partner with Arkansas State to share some great learning opportunities for early childhood educators! Below is a link to make the image LIVE so you can click on the links to register for online training or to click on your preferred site to attend in-person training.
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09/09/2026

📚 Getting Ready for the Praxis 5511 or 5001? We’ve Got You!

Saturday, September 19 8:30 - 3:30 Register Here

Join us for Praxis Prep designed for educators preparing for the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511) and Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) exams!

✨ Review key content
🎯 Learn test-taking strategies
📝 Practice with targeted questions
💪 Build confidence for test day

Perfect for elementary general education and K–12 special education teachers working toward Praxis success!

Come ready to learn, practice, and PREP for the PRAXIS!

09/03/2026

Only 5 spots left! Connect with Shonda Johnson if interested! View the full flyer here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13rLF3NezWq7vPxDfi99XihG7M2ByRv8a/view?usp=sharing

09/01/2026

🧭 Navigating Growth with the Vilonia Eagles! 🦅

Arch Ford’s Dr. Julie Workman and Jacob Sisson teamed up with Vilonia High School educators to explore Growth, VAM, Achievement, and Merit Pay.

Using growth data as a compass 🧭, teams focused on how data can guide instruction and strengthen support for ALL learners.
🏕️ Notice. Wonder. Adjust. Keep moving forward!

Great work, Vilonia Eagles! 🦅

09/01/2026

Exciting things are happening at Morrilton Intermediate School! These 4th- and 5th-grade literacy teachers are working hard to ensure every student is growing and succeeding. Their commitment to their students and continuous improvement is making a difference! Morrilton Intermediate is definitely a school to be watching!

09/01/2026

We are looking for Clinical Supervisors for ArPEP candidates who are completing their year-long residency this year. We are looking for outstanding teachers and administrators who can provide feedback based on the Aspiring Teacher rubric and have a proven track record of effectiveness. Observations must be done during the school day, so retired educators, those on a 4-day week, or those able to have flexible schedules, including higher education, may be interested.

For more information, see the form below. We have candidates across the state, so you don't have to be located in Central Arkansas! We especially need those with secondary teaching experience!

https://forms.gle/7DqAjkqcuckHmgp38

09/01/2026

Check out this free opportunity for online dyslexia PD!

Hosted by IDA Dallas and The Reading League Arkansas

08/28/2026

K–3 teachers at Mayflower Elementary spent the day with School Support Specialist Melissa Gasaway strengthening their understanding of UFLI and digging deeper into effective literacy instruction.

These teachers are committed to sharpening their practice and building strong readers—one lesson at a time! Good things are happening here!