Today’s Leading with Clarity session brought together district and school leaders to gain a clear understanding of Arkansas’ redesigned A–F school rating system. Participants explored each component of the accountability formula—achievement, growth for all students, growth of the lowest quartile, and postsecondary readiness—while learning strategies to turn data into meaningful action for school improvement.
Led by Hope Worsham, these AM and PM sessions equipped leaders with the knowledge and tools to translate accountability results into effective instructional support and positive student outcomes.
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Some of Fort Smith Schools’ new elementary teachers encouraging creativity in the classrooms.
Northside’s newest teachers are broadening the minds of the students for bright futures.
Fort Smith Schools’ novice teachers encouraging students to accomplish goals by making the decisions to try.
School counselors gathered today for our monthly meeting here 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!
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Fort Smith Schools’ novice teachers modeling the value of hard work by working hard.
Future School’s James Dudeck inspiring learners.
Union Christian Academy novice teachers fostering learning.
We got into the Halloween Spirit today at GFESC!
Fort Smith Schools’ novice teachers engaging students and making learning fun!
Day three of GFESC's Chess Tournament brought cold wind and serious JR and Sr High players from Alma, Booneville, Cedarville, Charleston, Lavaca, Greenwood, Mansfield, Mountainburg, Waldron, and Ozark. We had 89 Jr high and 59 senior high players today! How chess has grown in our area!! It was just 6 years ago that we had 6 total players for Jr and Sr high. Huge shout out to our coaches and districts for supporting this growth!! Great sportsmanship was on display today and tight games! ♟️🤍
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More of the Van Buren School District’s novice teachers are aiming high and reaching goals.
Van Buren Schools’ novice teachers eager and energized about student success.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the GFESC's CPI Certification Training!
This Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) session, led by Karen Grady, helped participants build the skills to promote care, welfare, safety, and security in crisis situations. We appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and commitment to creating safer, more supportive learning environments.
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Day TWO of GFESC's Chess Tournament for 5th and 6th grades. We had 175 students from Ozark, Van Buren, Waldron, Scranton, Greenwood, Lavaca, Mansfield, Paris, Alma and Booneville brave the rain to compete today! Awesome seeing the competitive play and the sportsmanship!♟️
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Kicking off Day 1 of GFESC's chess tournament with third and fourth grade students! ♟️⭐️ We had 125 players from Greenwood, Van Buren, Alma, Booneville, Ozark, Paris, Mansfield, Waldron, and Scranton! What an amazing day watching these students improve their skills, practice good sportsmanship and make new friends!!
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Today, Gifted and Talented Coordinators from across the region gathered at GFESC for an Advanced Learning and Gifted Program (ALGP) session. This collaborative workshop provided valuable updates, resources, and guidance to support GT programs and ensure continued excellence in meeting the needs of gifted learners. A special thank you to Karen Grady and Meg Brown from DESE for leading today’s session and sharing their insight! ✨ #GFESC #GiftedEducation #GTCoordinators
Today, Novice Special Education Teachers joined us at the Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative to kick off a four-day training series designed to support and empower new educators in providing high-quality services to students with disabilities.
⭐️Day 1 topics included- an overview of the most common disabilities, the IEP process, and progress monitoring.
A special thank you to Rebecca Ballard, Audrey Kengla, and Natalie Cadena for leading today’s session and sharing their expertise! 👏
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At GFESC today, participants in our eSchool training were guided through the step-by-step process of processing grades and issuing transcripts in eSchool. Educators gained valuable hands-on experience to support accurate and efficient student record management. Thank you to Debbie Featherston for leading this training!
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Today’s monthly meeting brought together Secondary Principals from across the region to collaborate, share updates, and discuss important topics impacting their schools and students. Thank you to Eric Parsons, Jennifer Turner, and Angela Miller for instructing today's meeting!
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