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
Ozark School District’s novice teachers making learning fun and engaging!
GFESC Elementary Principals meeting today was so awesome! We covered the Atlas Portal, LEA Insights, Letter Grades, Act 565, 3rd Grade Promotion, and much much more! It was a great morning of learning and collaborating with this talented group of stars!
#GFESC #Elementary #ConnectGrowServe
Federal Programs and Curriculum Coordinators joined us at GFESC today! These educators are amazing!
GFESC hosted novice teachers at the Novice Teacher MakeUp Conference yesterday. We love working with new teachers!
The Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar kicked off with a powerful start this week, two days engaging educators in deep learning around building resilience and self-directedness in students, teachers, and administrators.
This intensive, on-site training empowers participants with tools to enhance professional conversations, support growth, and foster deeper thinking. At the end of all 8 sessions, led by Curtis Cunningham, participants will be certified Cognitive Coaches!
#CognitiveCoaching #TeacherGrowth #GFESC
GT educators from all over the district gathered today at GFESC to collaborate, hear from guest speakers, and tackle important technical questions. This meeting, led by Karen Grady, was all about building stronger support for gifted learners through shared expertise and innovation!
#GT #GFESC #EducationMatters
We had a great Board meeting with GFESC Superintendents today! We are so proud of these leaders and the dedication that they bring to area districts!
Our district Seniors are here on the GFESC campus today diving into ACT Prep! This focused practice helps build confidence and sharpen skills for that October test day!
#FutureStartsNow #ACTprep #CollegeBound
