Today we wrapped up our two-day OpenSciEd Middle School workshop! Over the past two days, educators participating in the workshop explored strategies for creating student-driven science classrooms through meaningful phenomena, questioning routines, and authentic exploration.🔬✨ Participants unpacked instructional routines, examined unit and lesson design, and gained valuable resources and support to confidently implement OpenSciEd in the upcoming school year. #GFESC #OpenSciEd #ScienceEducation #ProfessionalLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #ArkansasEducators

Educators at GFESC participated in today's Elevate Math Fluency: Addition/Subtraction workshop, exploring engaging strategies and practical tools to strengthen students’ fluency with whole numbers. Through hands-on learning and standards-aligned activities, participants gained ideas to build student confidence and support mathematical success in the classroom. 📚 #GFESC #MathFluency #MathEducation #ArkansasEducators #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccess

Today's GT Educator Work Day gave educators dedicated time to focus on documentation, the GT Educator Toolkit, end-of-year tasks, and planning for the year ahead. Thank you to our GT educators for their commitment to supporting gifted learners and strengthening programs across the region!✨ #GFESC #GiftedEducation #GTEducators #ProfessionalLearning #ArkansasEducation #StudentSuccess

We're halfway through an exciting week of ARPEP Year 2 at GFESC! 🥈📚 Over the first two days, educators have engaged in meaningful learning experiences designed to strengthen instructional practices, build leadership capacity, and support continued professional growth. Through interactive sessions, thoughtful discussions, and practical strategies, participants are gaining valuable tools to take back to their classrooms and schools. We're grateful for the dedication these educators bring to their profession and look forward to the learning still ahead as the week continues! #GFESC #ARPEP #TeacherLeadership #ProfessionalLearning #ArkansasEducators #LifelongLearning #EducationExcellence

Today’s Beginning Principal HQIM Coaching session provided school leaders with practical strategies for observing instruction, supporting teachers, and strengthening the use of high-quality instructional materials in the classroom. Through reflection, modeling, and hands-on practice, participants explored the observation and feedback cycle and refined their skills in providing meaningful, actionable coaching that supports student success. Thank you to our beginning principals for their engagement and commitment to instructional excellence!✨ #GFESC #BeginningPrincipals #InstructionalLeadership #HQIM #EducationalLeadership #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccess

It was a great Day 1 with the GFESC ArPEP Year 2 candidates! Looking forward to working with these teachers again this year

Educators joined Candice Cumbie today at GFESC for K-5 Math Curriculum Planning Day, focusing on tools and resources that support strong mathematics instruction and student success. Participants explored key math resources, collaborated on pacing guides, and worked together to develop practical plans for the upcoming school year. Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to support high-quality learning opportunities for students across our region! #GFESC #MathEducation #K5Math #ArkansasEducators #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccess

Counselors and administrators gathered today at GFESC for Counselor’s Compass: Inspiring & Guiding Student Success, focusing on strategies to strengthen CTE programs and support student readiness for the future. Participants explored career pathway instruction, Student Success Plans, program improvement strategies, and important updates for the 2026-27 school year. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we work together to help students chart a course toward success! #GFESC #CounselorsCompass #StudentSuccess #CTE #ArkansasEducation #ProfessionalLearning

We had a great day at GFESC during our Dyslexia Overview workshop! 📚 Educators spent the day building a stronger understanding of dyslexia, exploring its characteristics, early warning signs, and the impact it can have on reading development. Participants also discussed common misconceptions and learned practical, evidence-based strategies to support students in the classroom. The session included valuable information on accommodations, interventions, and resources that help create inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you to all who attended and for your continued commitment to supporting learners in your schools and communities! #GFESC #DyslexiaOverview #ProfessionalDevelopment #SupportingStudents #InclusiveEducation #LiteracyMatters #StudentSuccess #ArkansasEducation

Today, GFESC welcomed our area LEAs for this month’s meeting focused on sharing updates, resources, and important information to support districts across the region. We appreciate the continued engagement and dedication of our school leaders as we work together to support students, staff, and schools throughout our service area. #GFESC #SupportingSchools #EducationLeadership #ServingOurSchools #ArkansasEducation #LEAConnections

Great conversations and meaningful planning took place today during the GFESC GT Educator Meeting led by Karen Grady. Educators came together for an end-of-year wrap-up while also looking ahead and preparing for a successful upcoming school year. Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support gifted and talented students across our region! #GFESC #GiftedEducation #GTStudents #GTEducators #EducationLeadership #StudentSuccess

Elementary principals from across the region gathered at GFESC today for their monthly meeting focused on sharing updates, discussing individual campus needs, and exploring ways to continue supporting student success. We appreciate the dedication these school leaders bring to their districts each day and value the opportunity to learn and grow together. #GFESC #EducationalLeadership #ElementaryPrincipals #SupportingSchools #StudentSuccess

We were excited to welcome participants to today's Pre-K workshop, Using a Powerful Interactions Coaching Stance! Participants explored how a strengths-based coaching approach can support meaningful relationships and create lasting positive change in early childhood settings. Directors and lead teachers collaborated, reflected, and gained valuable strategies to strengthen interactions and support both staff and students. Attendees also received a copy of the NAEYC book, Coaching with Powerful Interactions. Thank you to all of our early childhood educators and leaders for your dedication to building strong foundations for young learners! #GFESC #PreK #EarlyChildhoodEducation #PowerfulInteractions #ProfessionalLearning #EducationalLeadership #ArkansasEducation

GFESC hosted SEAS Training today with Tara Russell leading the session as participants prepared for the implementation of the new program that will be used in the upcoming school year. The training provided staff with valuable information, hands-on learning opportunities, and guidance to help ensure a smooth transition into the new system. We appreciate everyone who attended and their commitment to staying prepared and informed for the year ahead! #GFESC #SEAS #ProfessionalLearning #EducationSupport #ArkansasEducation #SchoolSuccess #EducationalTechnology

GFESC was pleased to host today’s Federal Programs & Curriculum Coordinators Meeting along with the ArAPP Workday session! Participants spent the day collaborating, planning, and working through important components of the AR App process designed to support high-quality district strategic planning. Through the partnership between Education Service Cooperatives and DESE, these monthly sessions continue to provide valuable guidance in areas such as comprehensive needs assessments, data collection, goal writing, and aligning district actions with student data. Thank you to all coordinators and educators for your dedication to strengthening opportunities and outcomes for students across our schools! #GFESC #FederalPrograms #CurriculumCoordinators #ArAPP #SchoolImprovement #EducationalLeadership #SupportingSchools #ArkansasEducation

Another great day of celebrating our amazing GFESC teachers. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Celebrating GFESC Teachers this week! Thank you for all that you do to make our schools great!

This past week, our Education of Migrant Students team stayed busy on multiple fronts! While attending the virtual National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education 2026 Convocation virtually on our campus, they also dedicated time between sessions to support students in a hands-on way. The team assembled over 300 backpacks for qualifying students, each filled with resources to encourage summer learning and a strong start to the upcoming school year. Backpacks included books for summer reading, grade-level math and literacy workbooks, and essential school supplies. To further support families, each also received a bag of board games—offering fun, meaningful ways to build cognitive skills, strengthen communication, and promote social-emotional growth during the summer months. By staying engaged over the break, students can help prevent the “summer slide,” where academic skills in reading and math can decline. We’re proud to support our families with tools that make learning both accessible and enjoyable all summer long! ☀️📚 #GFESC #MigrantEducation #SummerLearning #StudentSuccess #CommunitySupport

Spotlighting some hard working new teachers at Booneville, Magazine and Van Buren schools.

Another productive day at GFESC as we welcomed our area LEAs for this month’s meeting. From sharing updates to tackling current challenges, today’s conversations were focused, practical, and rooted in supporting schools across our region. These gatherings continue to be an important space for staying informed, exchanging ideas, and keeping momentum moving forward. Thank you to everyone who showed up, contributed, and continues to do the work for students and schools each day. #GFESC #EducationLeadership #ARSchools #CollaborationInAction #SupportingSchools #StudentFocused