GFESC is partnering with Ozark Schools to strengthen education preparation programs in HQIM.
School counselors gathered today for our monthly meeting at GFESC. It was filled with important updates, collaboration, and guest speakers. These sessions provide valuable opportunities to share ideas and strengthen support for students across our districts!
#GFESC #SchoolCounselors #GrowBetterTogether
Educators joined us for a two-day deep dive into the Sonday System Reading Intervention Program!
⭐️Day 1: Sonday System 1
Participants explored the foundations of Multisensory Teaching Methodology and Orton-Gillingham-based instruction, gaining hands-on experience with Sonday materials and practical strategies to support struggling readers.
⭐️Day 2: Sonday System 2
Building on those foundations, educators expanded their knowledge of Syllable Types, Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots, and Vocabulary instruction—enhancing their ability to deliver effective, evidence-based reading interventions.
A big thank-you to everyone who participated and committed to empowering readers through structured literacy!
#GFESC #SondaySystems #LiteracyMatters
Alma School District’s novice teachers engaging students by making learning fun and lessons relevant
Educators spend a Saturday studying for upcoming Praxis exams!
Oark elementary teacher Kimberlyn Olson warmly welcomes her students daily fostering a sense of safety and belonging for all.
GT Students from Mansfield, Fort Smith, Ramsey, Lavaca, Paris, and Cedarville were onsite today at GFESC to watch a performance of Theatre Squared “The Shakespeare Show” - A 45 minute educational and comedic performance that introduces students to Major Shakespearean tragedies through a conferenced fast paced narrative.
#GFESC #GT #Shakespeare
On campus today at GFESC, educators gathered for the UFLI Implementation Training! Participants received an in-depth overview of the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations program. The training included essential background knowledge, practice with the 8 steps of the program, guidance on progress monitoring and differentiation, and strategies to support strong implementation fidelity.
Teachers also had the chance to see lessons modeled and engage in hands-on practice to strengthen literacy instruction for their students. 💡🙌🏻
#GFESC #LiteracyInstruction #UFLI #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment
Novice Teachers working hard at Future School of Fort Smith
Fort Smith Schools’ new teachers- student friendly and student focused!
Mountainburg High School new teacher introduces students to debate strategies.
Novice teacher Cydney Holmes guiding her students in writing skills
Today at GFESC, we hosted the CTE Pathway Revision Training with ADE-DCTE!
Educators reviewed the upcoming pathway revisions launching in 2026–2027, explored aligned curriculum and certifications, and gained insight into how these updates will support student recognition through Merit and Distinction.
A big thank you to ADE-DCTE, Jennifer Turner, and John Whitman for leading this important session and preparing our teachers for success!
#GFESC #CTE #PathwayRevision #CareerTechEd #FutureReady
Fort Smith School District’s novice teachers mastering the art of teaching -one lesson, one learner, one day at a time.
Today on campus, we hosted our Cycle 2 Review & Prep Workday led by Debbie Featherston. Participants reviewed items from the Cycle Prep and Guidance Document, discussed new and updated reporting requirements, and took time to verify and clean up data in preparation for the upcoming Cycle 2 state reporting submission.
👏 Thank you to everyone who joined in and worked hard to ensure accurate reporting!
#GFESC #ConnectGrowServe
GFESC hosted the UAFS Interns on campus today! We are so excited to work with these future educators! 📚⭐️
#UAFSInterns #GFESC #FutureEducators
⭐️Today at GFESC we hosted our New Teacher Workshop for Career and Technical Educators from all over our district. This required PD supported new CTE teachers within their first 3 years, providing them with valuable guidance and collaboration. This afternoon, participants will meet with specialists in their program areas to develop plans for a successful school year. Thank you to Jennifer Turner and Micah Edwards for leading this session and sharing their expertise! ⭐️
#GFESC #NewTeachers #CareerAndTechEd
We had our monthly LEA meeting with our Special Education Directors today on campus! They meet up to network and collaborate on current topics in our schools.
#GFESC #ConnectGrowLearn
Secondary Principals gathered this morning for their monthly meeting to collaborate, share updates, and plan for better student success. Thank you to Eric Parsons and Angela Miller for guiding today's workshop!
#EducationalLeadership #StrongerTogether #GFESC
Today we launched an exciting new journey on campus with the first planning workshop for the upcoming LEGO Spike Robotics Competition! At this meeting, teachers were able to share ideas and help design the competition format. They also learned more about LEGO Spike Robotics, collaborated on rules and event design, and were able to connect with other teachers/coaches to help shape a fun and memorable experience for the students in our district. Thanks to Amber Cobb for putting this workshop together!
#Robotics #LEGO #FutureEngineers #GFESC
