Last week, Brook Singletary attended the 2024 CIRT (Cyber Incident Response Team) Conference in Little Rock. Arkansas is leading the nation in K-12 cybersecurity protocols by establishing the CIRT, comprised of ADE, DIS, and ESC Technology Coordinators. During the 2024 CIRT conference, the team engaged in a hands-on threat hunting exercise, received cyber law updates, and set new goals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Join us for PD in your PJs on June 10th or July 15th. We will start with a 1 hour Zoom for instructions and you'll do the rest at your own pace (1 week to complete). escWorks session numbers are 520445 and 520448.
All are Welcome! Let's Celebrate Teaching!
Update:
John Wink Coaching Registration Link is available!
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At WDMESC's Battle of the Books, 16 teams representing 6 districts engaged in high-energy competition. The atmosphere was electric, the competition intense, and everyone had a fantastic time!
The Battle of the Books is a family-feud style competition, where teams read designated books throughout the year and answer questions related to them. These students showcased their knowledge remarkably well! The sheer number of tie-breakers showed just how well they knew the books.
The winners of the Primary Battles were:
The Searcy Lion Cubs - Champions
The Deener Diamonds - 2nd Place
The Cabot Power Panthers - 3rd Place
The winners of the Elementary Battles were:
The Cabot Reading Warriors - Champions
The White County Central G.O.A.T.s - 2nd Place
The Lonoke Bad News Books - 3rd Place
The winners of the Middle School Battles were:
The Cabot Reading Croissants - Champions
The Cabot Librarians - 2nd Place
The Des Arc Bookcaneers - 3rd Place
Need Coaching Training? Pick one!
Not sure if you need Coaching Training?
Reach out to Jackie Starks at jstarks@wdmesc.org.
Excitement fills the air at WDMESC today as our GT Specialist, Jennifer Park dives into Critical Thinking Day with students from our region! Young minds are expressing their curiosity and creativity! #UnlockingStudentPotential
Former Cabot student Joshua Barnett, who now serves as the CEO of NIET, delivers a presentation at the NIET Conference discussing the influence that Cabot teacher Jane Balgavy had on his life.
Join WDMESC's Tuer Kennard for the Bright Futures: Connecting Home and School, White county Alliance Meeting.
In celebration of CTE Month, Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative is proud to showcase the amazing CTE programs at Beebe and Jacksonville North Pulaski High Schools.
Governor Sanders declares February as CTE Month at the Capitol on February 1, 2024. Beebe High School is honored to showcase their Pre-Educator program at the event. Congratulations! 🎉 #CTEMonth #BeebeHighSchool #EducationExcellence
Register now while there are seats available!
Arkansas Cooperative Technology Coordinators (ACTC) partnered with DIS and presented multiple sessions at the annual Arkansas Conference of Technology (ACOT). In partnership with CIRT, DESE, DIS, and Forge Institute, the ACTCs organized the Cybersecurity Bootcamp, featuring a full day dedicated to Cyber Prevention and Recovery. Additionally, throughout the event, the ACTCs presented multiple sessions focusing on data responsibility and cybersecurity awareness, equipping districts with valuable resources to maintain the security of their networks.
We're hiring at WDMESC!
From the Ozarks to the Delta, Arkansas is joining hands for a brighter, drug-free future. Let's inspire and support one another during this #ARRedRibbonWeek. #LiveDrugFree #BeKindToYourMind
WDMESC hosts System of Support Network: Laying the Foundation Coaching Academy. Participants in the System of Support Network receive coaching on laying the PLC foundation.
Parents, teachers, and students in Arkansas are making a commitment to a drug-free life during #ARRedRibbonWeek. Let's champion positive choices together! #BeKindToYourMind #LiveDrugFree
Looking for a great job? We're hiring!
Red Ribbon Week is a call to action in the heart of Arkansas! Let's work together to empower our youth with the knowledge and strength to say no to drugs. For more information on Red Ribbon Week go to RedRibbon.org. #ARRedRibbonWeek #BeKindToYourMind #LiveDrugFree
