Today we welcomed school nurses from across our region for the GFESC Back to School Nurse Workshop led by Katelyn Chambers! 🩺 Participants received important back-to-school updates, reviewed changes to laws and requirements, and gained valuable information to help them prepare for a successful school year. Thank you to all who attended and to Katelyn for leading another informative session! #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #SchoolNurses #BacktoSchool

Every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and connected. 💙 Today's Reeling in the Outcast Student workshop, led by Karen Grady, equipped educators with practical strategies to engage disconnected learners, build meaningful relationships, and create classrooms where every student has a sense of belonging. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful day of learning! #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #StudentSuccess #EducatorSupport #BelongingMatters #PositiveClassrooms #EveryStudentCounts #ArkansasEducation

Math educators spent the day at GFESC with Candice Cumbie and Sheila Masingale, exploring ATLAS Classroom tools to strengthen instruction and assessment while also diving into effective math intervention strategies and Math Intervention Plans. Participants left with practical resources and strategies to better support student learning and achievement. Thank you to both presenters for an engaging day of professional learning! #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #ATLAS

Today at GFESC, participants completed CPI Certification Training with Karen Grady, building the skills and confidence to safely and effectively respond to crisis situations using nonviolent intervention strategies. Thank you, Karen, for leading this valuable training and helping educators promote the care, welfare, safety, and security of everyone involved. 💙 #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #CPItraining

What a great way to wrap up an incredible week! 🎉 On the final day of our 5-day Early Childhood workshop on Friday, participants finished with CPI, Sensory Solutions for the PreK Classroom, and Roadmap to Readiness. We also welcomed special guests from A-State, who shared valuable sessions on Themes for PreK and High Contrast for Infants. Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for all the learning, laughter, and fun! A special thank you to Elizabeth Churchman for organizing a fantastic week of professional learning. 💙 #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #EarlyChildhood

Today, educators took learning beyond the classroom during Into the Outdoors at Petit Jean State Park! 🌿🪨 Led by Amber Cobb, participants explored Arkansas's incredible geology, ecosystems, and natural history through hands-on investigations at Rock House Cave, Bear Hollow, and Cedar Falls Overlook. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of discovery, exploration, and outdoor learning! #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #GFESC

Today at GFESC, school nurses and health professionals sharpened their skills during the Hearing, Vision, BMI, and Scoliosis Training! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Thank you to Katelyn Chambers for leading this important training and to everyone who participated in helping ensure Arkansas students receive the required health screenings with confidence and care. #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #GFESC #SchoolNurses #StudentHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #ArkansasEducation

Another great day of learning at GFESC! 🎉 Today marked Day 10 of the 2026–2027 ArPEP Year 1 Cohort, where educators continued building their knowledge, refining their skills, and preparing for a successful school year. Thank you to Jennifer King for leading today's session and to all the participants for your dedication to professional growth! #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #ArPEP #TeacherGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #GFESC

Day 4 of our Early Childhood Professional Development week at GFESC was packed with learning, creativity, and fun! 🌟 Participants completed CPR training, explored engaging ideas through Tiny Toy Tales and Frog Street, and enjoyed an inspiring lunch session with our special guest from Forward AR CELS. It’s been an incredible week of growing together, and we’re looking forward to wrapping up our final day today! #GFESC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ProfessionalLearning #CPRTraining #FrogStreet #TinyToyTales #ForwardARCELS #ArkansasEducators #LifelongLearning #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Designing meaningful IEPs means creating plans that truly support student success. 📚 Today at GFESC, educators explored practical strategies for designing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs that keep student strengths, collaboration, and meaningful learning at the center. Thank you to Tabitha Riendeau for leading this engaging and impactful workshop! #GFESC #SpecialEducation #IEP #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorGrowth #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Supporting students starts with well-prepared teams! Today at GFESC, nurses, paraprofessionals, and school leaders strengthened their knowledge of Personal Care certification, Medicaid billing requirements, and best practices for serving students with physical dependency needs. Thank you to Katelyn Chambers and Erbey Gomez for leading this valuable training! #GFESC #SchoolNurses #Paraprofessionals #PersonalCare #Medicaid #StudentSupport #ProfessionalLearning #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

We’re over halfway through an incredible week of ECH learning at GFESC! Yesterday’s sessions gave early childhood educators practical tools they can take straight back to their classrooms! Participants explored topics including CPR, Navigating Early Childhood Special Education, Standardized Testing, and Demystifying Observations while continuing to grow their knowledge and skills!💙 We can’t wait to see what the last two days bring as this amazing week of professional learning continues! #GFESC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ProfessionalLearning #StrongerTogether #EducatorGrowth #LifelongLearning

Today's Behavior Strategies 101 workshop equipped educators with practical, proactive strategies to address classroom behavior challenges with confidence. Through interactive discussions and real-world problem-solving, participants left with tools they can put to use right away. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning and collaboration! #GFESC #BehaviorStrategies #ClassroomManagement #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorSupport #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Another great day of learning at GFESC! 🎉 Our ArPEP Year 1 participants wrapped up Day 6 with Jennifer King today, continuing to build skills and confidence for the upcoming school year. Next up, Days 7,8, & 9 will take place at Lavaca High School before everyone returns to GFESC for Day 10 this Friday! Thank you, Jennifer, for leading today's session, and thank you to all of our educators for your dedication to professional growth! 🍎📚 #GFESC #ArPEP #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorExcellence #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #ArkansasEducation

Learning came to life during The Power of Paper workshop last Friday! 🌲📄 Participants explored hands-on Project Learning Tree activities, discovered connections between science, sustainability, and career readiness, and toured the Georgia-Pacific Dixie Plant for a behind-the-scenes look at Arkansas's forest products industry. A big thank you to Amber Cobb for leading this engaging day of professional learning and to everyone who participated! #GFESC #ProjectLearningTree #ScienceEducation #CareerReadiness #Sustainability #ProfessionalLearning #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe #ArkansasEducation

Today's myPerspectives Recalibration workshop gave educators the opportunity to dive deeper into effective literacy instruction through thoughtful planning, pacing, and engaging classroom practices. Participants left with practical tools and greater confidence to make the most of the myPerspectives curriculum. Thank you to everyone who attended today's workshop! 📚✨ We appreciate your commitment to strengthening literacy instruction and investing in your students! #GFESC #Literacy #MyPerspectives #ELA #ProfessionalLearning #TeacherGrowth #EducationMatters #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Educators spent the last two days deepening their understanding of Systematic ELD and strengthening strategies to support English learners in every classroom. Through reflection, discussion, and collaborative planning, participants built on their learning to enhance English language acquisition and student success. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this valuable professional learning experience! 🌟 #GFESC #EnglishLearners #SystematicELD #ProfessionalLearning #TeacherGrowth #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Today's Beyond the Core: Differentiation for Gifted & Advanced Learners workshop equipped educators with practical strategies to challenge and engage gifted and advanced students through meaningful curriculum differentiation. A special thank you to Karen Grady for leading this informative session and helping teachers expand opportunities for every learner! 🍎✨ #GFESC #GiftedEducation #Differentiation #ProfessionalLearning #TeacherGrowth #AdvancedLearners #EducationMatters #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Three days of learning, growing, and strengthening literacy instruction wrapped up today at GFESC! Throughout the Sonday Science of Reading Training, educators explored phonology, phonics, language structure, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension while gaining practical, multisensory strategies to support struggling readers and improve student outcomes. Thank you to everyone who participated and invested in building stronger readers, one lesson at a time! #GFESC #ScienceOfReading #SondaySystem #Literacy #ReadingInstruction #ProfessionalLearning #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe

Keeping our schools safe starts with well-trained staff! Today's Maintenance & Custodial Safety Training provided school custodial and maintenance teams with essential safety knowledge, including hazardous chemical awareness, bloodborne pathogens, back safety, slip, trip and fall prevention, and heat stress. Thank you to Renea Craig for leading this important training and to all of our participants for their commitment to creating safe learning environments for students and staff. #GFESC #SchoolSafety #CustodialStaff #MaintenanceStaff #ProfessionalLearning #SafeSchools #BetterTogether #ConnectGrowServe