The HSU ACT Academy provides point-in-time intervention/assistance for high school students prior to the administration of the national ACT exams scheduled at Henderson State University. For more information click here.
Do you love all things Harry Potter? Check out this SPELLBINDING PD where you will learn to teach Muggles how to design and fly Broomsticks and cast spells with their Kano Harry Potter Coding Wand, while mixing up Potions and engraving wooden spoons that integrate Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Coding in the classroom. Activities would be great fo...
Dawson Education Cooperative is excited to offer an online professional development training for teachers. Attached is a flyer with a link on details of the trainings. Teachers will receive 6 hours credit for each studio they register and complete. There will be continuous face-to-face communication through video conferencing and online assignments. We know how hard it...
Like, Follow, Share and Comment on our Facebook Page for a chance to win a $150.00 gift certificate from our DEC Teacher Center that can be used for vinyling, posters, printing, and much more! When we reach 1000 Followers, we will randomly draw for the prize! Winner will be notified on our Facebook page.
Come learn how to implement coding into your classroom through literacy! Using hands-on activities and tools, teachers and media specialists in grades K-8 will learn how to use Children's Literature to demonstrate coding, book talks, and much more.
R.I.S.E. (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Arkansas encourages a culture of reading by coordinating a statewide reading campaign with community partners, parents, and teachers to establish the importance of reading in homes, schools, and communities. Our teachers will continue the RISE academy this fall. October 4, 2018 RISE Day 4- Fluencyhttps://www.escweb....
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"Grade Level Progress has a mix of DOK 3, DOK 2, and DOK 1 items. The Foundation reporting category is looking for growth in what students can do with content from prior years and therefore uses only DOK 2 and DOK 3." --- Summative Technical Manual, bottom of page 3.24 and Table 3.17 on page 3.25
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The focus on literacy in content areas, such as social studies, has encouraged changes in the classrooms. This summer Gayanne Fite held a workshop focusing on literacy strategies for the social studies teachers. Resources and strategies were shared with teachers to take back to classrooms and use.
GPS - Cadre sessionsScience Cadre Fall DatesJoin us for the 2018-2019 science cadresElementary Science Cadre September 21, 2018Middle School Science Cadre October 4, 2018High School Science Cadre November 8, 2018
R.I.S.E. for Grades 3 - 6 (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) was a success for the 2018 Summer Professional Development at Dawson. Dawson had 17 school districts with 153 teachers who participated. A follow-up session will be scheduled for later this Fall with the emphasis on phonics.
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 was reauthorized and signed into law on July 31, 2018. Perkins V will take effect on July 1, 2019 with a one year transition period from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Perkins V will provide an increased focus on the academic achievement of career and technical education students, strengthen the connections...
Our Android and iOS apps have been a while coming - but at long last, we are ready to roll!Be sure to check your app for regular updates, news, tips & tricks from all of us here at Dawson ESC!