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2 | Category/Content | Date | Link to Register | Title | Overview | Presenter(s) | Audience | Time | Format | Notes | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Science/STEM | June 1 | Next Generation Science Standards in the Garden | Outside Consultant LabLife | K-6 | 9:00-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 1 | 573832 | Using ATLAS Data and Rubrics to Enhance Writing Instruction (Grades 3-10) | This professional learning session supports educators in strengthening writing instruction across grades 3–10 by engaging participants in current ATLAS writing data, alignment to Arkansas standards, and a deepened understanding of the new six-point ATLAS writing rubric to be implemented beginning in the 2026–27 school year. Teachers will analyze student writing samples to support consistent scoring, instructional decision-making, and targeted feedback using the ATLAS rubric, and will leave with practical, standards-aligned strategies to support student growth in writing and improve classroom instruction. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-10, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | Health/PE | June 1 | 572979 | CPR and First Aid | This is an educational opportunity for American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR and first aid. Heart saver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. This course can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Attendees will receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years. This class is not for medical professionals. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | PK-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | This class is not for medical professionals. Not covered under PD Consortium. | |||||||||||||||||
6 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 2 | 571892 | An Overview of the Strategic Reading Standards | During this three-hour session, participants will examine the 2024 Strategic Reading standards, identify the key updates, and consider the instructional implications of those changes. We will also review ATLAS reports, ORF data, and spelling assessments to help determine which students are the most appropriate audience for this grade-level course. | Kelly Stone, DESE | 6-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | Health/PE | June 2 | 572983 | CPR and First Aid | This is an educational opportunity for American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR and first aid. Heart saver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. This course can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Attendees will receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years. This class is not for medical professionals. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | PK-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | This class is not for medical professionals. Not covered under PD Consortium. | |||||||||||||||||
8 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 2 | 570660 | Dyslexia Round Table for SPIRE | This session will support dyslexia interventionists using SPIRE to analyze and improve instruction fidelity in small group instruction. Participants should bring their computer and SPIRE teacher manual. | Natalie Williams | K-12, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Math | June 3 | 575801 | Planning for Impact: Data-Driven Math Interventions in Grades 3–8 | Effective math interventions require clear goals, targeted instruction, and ongoing progress monitoring. In this session, participants will learn how to develop math intervention plans that are grounded in data and aligned to standards progressions. Educators will practice setting incremental learning goals, selecting appropriate diagnostics, and using progress-monitoring data to adjust instruction. Participants will leave with ready-to-use resources and planning tools to support sustainable and impactful math intervention systems in grades 3–8. | Kisa Morman Britney Nalley Lydia Noll | K-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 3 | 573834 | 3-6 RISE Day 1 | The following objectives will be covered: *Examine the goals for RISE *Understand the implications of the Simple View of Reading and The Four Part Processing *Model of Word Recognition *Analyze the role of phonology in reading and its implication in writing *Understand how to intervene and remediate problems in phonemic awareness | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-5, 6, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 3 | 571904 | Planning is for the Birds" - Strategic Reading, Day 1 | As the saying goes, "Planning is for the birds"—but effective instruction requires thoughtful preparation! This session will provide educators with the tools and strategies needed to plan purposeful, data-driven lessons that meet the diverse needs of students. Strategic Reading: Day 1 focuses on leveraging data to enhance literacy instruction and intervention at the secondary level. Participants will explore updates to the 2024 edition of the standards, analyze assessment data to inform differentiated instruction, and internalize lessons to effectively scaffold student learning. This session is the first of a five-day series dedicated to strengthening literacy practices. | Kelly Stone, DESE | 6-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 3 | 573955 | K-2 Sound Wall | This professional development experience will explore how to use sound walls to support spelling. Topics will include understanding the purpose of a sound wall, how to build and use a sound wall, and how to build in cumulative review as you move students toward independent use of the sound wall. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Instruction | June 3-4 | 568312 | NIET Elevating Coaching Conversations | This two-day training helps prepare teacher leaders, principals, and district leaders to engage in effective coaching conversations rooted in the science of reading. Participants learn to develop student-focused goals and coaching plans to structure intentional cycles of support for individual teachers within literacy instruction. Participants will analyze assessment data to understand student progress and make intentional instructional decisions to provide access to foundational skills for all learners. This is a DESE-recognized coaching training that meets the coaching requirement for Experienced Mentor Teacher designation and some Lead/Master Teacher routes. Presenter fees are covered by the Novice Teacher Mentoring Grant. Particpants/districts are responsible for the hospitality fee. | Outside Presenters | K-12, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 4 | 573836 | 3-6 RISE Day 2 | The following objectives will be covered during 3-6 RISE Day 2: Phonics: Understand the implications of Ehri's Phases of Reading Understand how words are stored in the brain Understand the role of phonics in reading Understand the components of phonics instruction for decoding and encoding Understand how assessments of phonics will guide instruction Learn how to read single syllable and multisyllabic words | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-5, 6, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 4 | 571918 | Building Blocks for Meaning" - Strategic Reading, Day 2 | Words are like puzzles, and morphology holds the missing pieces! In this session, we’ll dive into the world of morphemes—the smallest units of meaning—and explore how they empower students to decode, encode, and comprehend complex, multisyllabic words with confidence. Through hands-on activities and engaging discussions, participants will discover practical strategies to help students unlock the meaning of rigorous texts. Get ready to have some morph-tastic fun! | Kelly Stone, DESE | 6-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Helath/PE | June 4 | 573341 | New Health Education Standards | This professional development session is designed to support educators in understanding and implementing the newly revised Health Education Standards. Participants will explore the structure, intent, and key updates within the standards, with an emphasis on age-appropriate instruction, skills-based learning, and student well-being. Through guided discussion and practical examples, educators will examine how the standards promote health competency, responsible decision-making, and lifelong healthy behaviors. Time will be provided to connect the standards to curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom practice. This session is appropriate for health educators, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, administrators, and pre-professional educators seeking a deeper understanding of the updated expectations for health education. | Lisa Mudy Meggi Augustosky-Burson | K-12; Health Teachers | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
17 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 4 | 570662 | Dyslexia Round Table for Phonics First Interventionists | This session will support dyslexia interventionists who use Phonics First or Structures to analyze lessons for fidelity in order to improve their instructional practice. Participants should bring their teacher manual and computer. | Natalie Williams | K-12, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | Math | June 4 | 573047 | Elevate math Fluency: Addition/Subtraion of Whole Numbers | Take your math instruction to the next level in this dynamic session designed to empower educators with innovative strategies for building fluency in addition and subtraction of whole numbers. Explore engaging activities, actionable tools, and proven techniques aligned with Arkansas Math Standards to enhance student mastery and confidence. | Britney Nalley Lydia Noll | K-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 5 | 574441 | Dyslexia Legislation, Rules, and Dyslexia Resource Guide Updates | This DESE created professional development session will provide an in-depth overview of the updated Dyslexia Resource Guide, equipping educators and administrators with the knowledge needed to effectively identify, support, and intervene for students with dyslexia. Participants will explore key components of the guide, including screening and identification processes, evidence-based intervention strategies, and compliance with Arkansas law and rules. | Natalie Williams | K-12, Staff, Administrators, ParaProfessionals, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | Science/STEM | June 5 | 573582 | Using Assessment Data to Drive Science Instruction | Join the Co-op’s Science Specialist and Arkansas Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist Alana Ashworth to explore assessments as the drivers of student learning. Participants will learn how to use ATLAS Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) to gauge the proficiency levels being measured by their assessments and ensure alignment with the standards. Alana will also share resources for tracking student data and ways to respond to the data. Get ready to elevate your assessments, discover the power of data, and delve into examples of 3D assessment items. Be sure to bring your laptop. Note: this session will be repeated on July 28. | Jenny Gammill Alana Ashworth | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Be sure to bring your laptop. Note: this session will be repeated on July 28. Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
21 | Instruction | June 8, 9, 15, 16 | 570581 | Adaptive Schools Seminar | Adaptive Schools not only explores what makes teams effective, but how to develop skills as facilitators and informed group members in informal and formal settings, in small and large groups. It takes participants beyond the idea of professional learning communities to the actual implementation, describing specific ways to weave the collaborative fabric of a faculty, develop group member skills, and acquire the principles and understandings to engage in a continuous cycle of team and individual improvement. Adaptive Schools is the “how” of professional learning communities: how to behave in groups, how to lead them, and how to facilitate them for improved leading, teaching, and learning. In the four-day Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminar, participants will develop: *An increased capacity to initiate, develop and sustain high functioning groups *New lenses for diagnosing the stages and phases of group development *An expanded repertoire of practical facilitation tools *Understandings of when and how to engage groups in dialogue and discussion, the limitations, forms and values of each *Skills to move groups beyond consensus to common focus *Ways to value and use dissension, argument and conflict *Strategies for keeping group members on track, on topic, energized and resourceful | Chrissy McNabb Kelly Hankins | K-12, Administrators, Counselors, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
22 | Instruction | June 8 | 569610 | Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching for All Educators-Day #2 | Strengthen your teaching with research-based strategies through Explicit Instruction! This professional development series, built on the work of Dr. Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction Institute, is designed for educators across all subjects and grade levels. As a certified Trainer of Trainers (TOT’d), your facilitator brings expertise and direct training from Anita Archer’s model, ensuring the sessions reflect the highest-quality professional learning available. Each day provides both knowledge and hands-on practice to make teaching more effective and efficient. Day 2 – Designing Instruction Lesson planning and design Skills and strategies across content areas Aligning lessons with learning goals | Brittney Bair | K-12, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
23 | Computer Science | June 8-9 | 573438 | Making with CS: Creating, Coding, and Teaching How AI Learns | Making with CS combines creativity, problem-solving, and coding to help teachers design engaging, hands-on learning experiences for K–6 students. Participants explore core computer science concepts—such as sequencing, loops, debugging, and recognizing patterns—through interactive art, simple digital creations, and cardboard-based designs brought to life with code. Educators will also learn developmentally appropriate ways to introduce artificial intelligence and machine learning, helping students understand how machines learn from data and examples through making, storytelling, and hands-on exploration. Using accessible materials like cardboard, craft supplies, and kid-friendly coding tools, teachers will discover how computer science and AI can move beyond the screen and fit naturally into classrooms, makerspaces, STEM labs, and after-school programs. No prior coding or AI experience required. | CS Specialists | K-6 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 8 | 573919 | K-2 RISE Day 1 | The Science of Reading - Starting with theoretical models, day 1 explores the science of how one learns to read. From brain research to evidence based practices, participants will explore the disconnect between what the science says and what classroom practice has been for the past thirty years. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Day 1 will fulfill Science of Reading Overview for Pathway D. | |||||||||||||||||
25 | Require for License Renewal | June 9 | 574432 | Mandated Reporter Training | This course will provide the information needed regarding Mandated Reporter Training required for all the licensed educators by Arkansas Law. The training includes recognition of indicators of maltreatment, managing disclosures from children & legal requirements of mandated reporters as well as other requirements of Act 1236. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the content of training. | Meggi Augustosky | K-12 | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 9 | 573930 | K-2 RISE Day 2 | Phonological Awareness and introduction to Oral Language - Participants will learn what phonological awareness means, its importance in permanent word storage and how to teach it. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Day 2 will fulfill SoR Phonological Awareness of Pathway D. | |||||||||||||||||
27 | Instruction | June 9 | 569616 | Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching for All Educators-Day #3 | Strengthen your teaching with research-based strategies through Explicit Instruction! This professional development series, built on the work of Dr. Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction Institute, is designed for educators across all subjects and grade levels. As a certified Trainer of Trainers (TOT’d), your facilitator brings expertise and direct training from Anita Archer’s model, ensuring the sessions reflect the highest-quality professional learning available. Each day provides both knowledge and hands-on practice to make teaching more effective and efficient. Day 3 – Teaching Knowledge & Vocabulary Vocabulary instruction Retrieval practice Activating background knowledge | Brittney Bair | K-12, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
28 | Social Studies | June 9 | 571674 | Teaching About the Holocaust | This workshop is designed to assist participants to engage with and think critically about the crucial questions: why, what, and how to teach their students about the Holocaust. | Dr. Jan Ziegler | 5, 6-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not Covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
29 | Behavior/Mental Health | June 9 | 571969 | Trauma Informed Teaching Practices | Do your students have resilience? Up to two-thirds of U.S. children have experienced at least one type of serious childhood trauma, including abuse, neglect, natural disaster, or experiencing or witnessing violence. Traumatized students are especially prone to difficulty in self regulation, negative thinking, being on high alert, difficulty trusting adults, and inappropriate social interactions. They often haven't learned to express emotions healthily and instead show their distress through aggression, avoidance, shutting down, or other off-putting behaviors.Teachers who don't understand the root cause of the student's behavior can expect misunderstandings, ineffective interventions, and missed learning time. Learner Objectives- *How to identify resilience in your students *Learn to identify traumatic behaviors in students *Create a consistent classroom structure *Teach students self-care and learn self resilience strategies for educators | Kris Shinn, Willing Ways | K-12, Administrators, Counselors, Special Ed | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not Covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
30 | Behavior/Mental Health/PE | June 9 | 571729 | Youth Mental Health First Aid | This course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing covers how to identify, understand, and respond to mental illness and substance use disorders. This fulfills the requirement for School Counselors and SROs. | Amanda Musick | K-12, Staff, Administrators, Counselors | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
31 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 10 | 573838 | 3-6 RISE Day 3 | Participants will develop an understanding of how the sound, structure, and history of our language all work together to influence the pronunciation, spelling and meaning of words. Participants will understand that English is built on Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek and examine how components of these layers can be expanded to create new words. Assessment strategies will be examined, and model lessons will be analyzed to connect theory in classroom practice. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-6, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
32 | Science/STEM | June 10 | 573586 | OpenSciEd K-5 Curriculum Launch | "OpenSciEd is a high-quality instructional material that provides free access to the learning materials used in the classroom. As of summer of 2026, all units are available for K-5. This curriculum launch, led by experienced OpenSciEd and veteran teacher Colleen Campos and the Co-op’s Science Specialist, will prepare K-5 teachers to teach their first OpenSciEd unit while introducing them to the OpenSciEd materials, approach, and pedagogy. The curriculum launch provides a solid foundation for OpenSciEd implementation, even if it's just one unit. Additionally, Colleen will share tips and resources to make the curriculum manageable for your classroom. Be sure to bring your laptop so you can explore OpenSciEd's digital platform with us! " | Jenny Gammitt Colleen Campos | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
33 | Computer Science | June 10 | 573446 | MagicSchool AI for Computer Science | Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join us to learn how MagicSchool AI can strengthen your computer science instruction. We will dive into specific tools designed to help you generate coding activities, extend complex concepts, and create more dynamic learning experiences for your students. | CS Specialists | K-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
34 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 10-11 | 570564 | Dyslexia Level II Screening: Accurate Administration, Scoring Formal and Informal Assessments | This 1 1/2 day course is for participants administering the Level II screening process for characteristics of dyslexia. It focuses on general administration/scoring principles for standardized and informal assessments. Participants will also learn specific administration/scoring principles for several commonly administered assessments for identifying students with characteristics of dyslexia. Several case studies will be introduced for interpretation and grouping choices. Participants will need to bring the assessment kits. As participants register they will receive an email with a list of assessment kits to bring. | Stacey Mahurin | K-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not Covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
35 | Instruction/Behavior/SpEd | June 10 | 572005 | Executive Functioning and What to Do | Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self control. When students struggle with executive functioning, it impacts their everyday life including school. Trouble with executive functioning can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions. Learner Objectives -A deeper understanding of executive functioning -Possible Causes of executive functioning challenges -Possible challenges and what strategies can you use in the classroom to make sure your students are successful when they face these challenges | Kris Shinn, Willing Ways | K-12, Administrators, Counselors, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not Covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
36 | Social Studies | June 10 | 571676 | Japanese Americans in the Arkansas Delta During WWII | The workshop will provide both a national and an Arkansas perspective of the Japanese American WWII experience, with focus on the timeframe from the December 6, 1941, Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor to the war’s conclusion in 1945. Students will also gain understanding of the circumstances which resulted in the presence of Japanese Americans in this country, the citizenship status of the different generations they represented, our government’s response to their presence after the Pearl Harbor attack, the valiant role of Japanese American soldiers in defense of this country, and post-war efforts to provide reparations. | Dr. Jan Ziegler | 5, 6-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
37 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 11 | 573840 | 3-6 RISE Day 4 | Day 4 focuses on systematic, engaging approach aimed at developing learners’ understanding of how words and developing vocabulary knowledge through speaking, reading, and writing. Educators will understand the importance of guiding students towards making discoveries about word relationships and generalizing their understandings in order to read, spell, and write more efficiently. Assessments will be examined and criteria will be analyzed to determine vocabulary selection for instruction. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-6, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
38 | Fine Arts/Math | June 11 | 573406 | Tangles with Angles: Integrating Geometry and Visual Art | Learn to use the artistic process to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts. Teachers will create two artworks focusing on: point, line, ray, and arc; organic and geometric shapes; parallel, intersecting, converging, and diverging lines; obtuse, acute, and right angles; pattern, symmetry and balance. | Richard Jenkins | 3-5, 6-8, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Art | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. Must have 15 for session to make. | |||||||||||||||||
39 | Instruction | June 11 | 571387 | Spark the Connection: Arts-Integrated Strategies for Engaged Learning | Ignite your classroom with creative, arts-integrated strategies that bring history and language to life! In this hands-on Arkansas A+ workshop, participants will explore a sequence of adaptable activities that encourage students to think critically, express creatively, and connect ideas across disciplines. Each strategy that the Arkansas A+ Fellows introduce can stand alone or build upon the others, offering flexible approaches for learners of all ages and subjects. Come ready to create, collaborate, and leave with arts-based tools that spark imagination and enrich classroom practice. Perfect for 2nd–12th grade ELA, Social Studies, History, Visual Art, and Music teachers, as well as instructional facilitators looking to energize interdisciplinary learning that resonates across grade levels and content areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your teaching toolkit and experience how arts integration can deepen engagement and bring new energy to your curriculum. | Beverly Frederick AUDRA NORRIS Ruthann Curry A+Fellows | 2, 3-5, 6-12, Staff, GT, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | Health/PE | June 11 | 575799 | Power Play: Striking Skills and PE Staples | Join us for a high-energy, collaborative day designed to sharpen your students' striking abilities and expand your professional "toolbox" of PE resources. This workshop is tailored for K-5 educators, with adaptable strategies for grades 6-12. | Cathryn Bass | K-5: PE | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. | |||||||||||||||||
41 | Computer Science | June 11-12 | 573453 | Coding with Python and the Circuit Playground | Bring code to life in this dynamic training! We'll combine the power of the Circuit Playground coding device with the visual excitement of Turtle graphics and the tangible engagement of physical computing. Learn coding fundamentals by controlling both on-screen graphics and real-world components, creating an immersive learning experience. No prior coding experience is required. Laptop or Chromebook is required for this PD session. | CS Specialists | 5-8, 9-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | Math | June 15 | 573051 | Elevate Math Fluency: Multiplication/Division of Whole Numbers | Take your math instruction to the next level in this dynamic session designed to empower educators with innovative strategies for building fluency in multiplication and division of whole numbers. | Britney Nalley Lydia Noll | 2, 3-5, 6, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
43 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 15 | 573842 | 3-6 RISE Day 5 | Participants will examine factors that affect reading comprehension. Effective methods for teaching comprehension will be reviewed. Comprehension is a product of decoding and language comprehension. Participants will understand that weaknesses in comprehension cannot be addressed until the weaknesses in the subskills of reading are identified and remediated. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-6, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | Nurse | June 15 | 572992 | Vision and Hearing Screening Training for the School Nurse | The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to have the training necessary to complete mandated vision and hearing screenings. Must bring your vision and hearing machines from your school. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | K-12 School Nurses | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Must bring your vision and hearing machines from your school. Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
45 | Instruction | June 15 | 569618 | Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching for All Educators-Day #4 | Strengthen your teaching with research-based strategies through Explicit Instruction! This professional development series, built on the work of Dr. Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction Institute, is designed for educators across all subjects and grade levels. As a certified Trainer of Trainers (TOT’d), your facilitator brings expertise and direct training from Anita Archer’s model, ensuring the sessions reflect the highest-quality professional learning available. Each day provides both knowledge and hands-on practice to make teaching more effective and efficient. Day 4 – Delivering Instruction Active participation strategies Eliciting frequent student responses Providing effective feedback Crafting strong questions Subject-specific examples | Brittney Bair | K-12, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | Computer Science | June 15 | 573459 | Navigating the Digital World: Developing Tomorrow’s Digital Citizens in the Age of AI | Prepare your K-8 students for a safe, connected, and AI-integrated future! This session dives into Domain 1 of the 2025 Arkansas Embedded Computer Science Standards. Educators will explore the vertical progression of Digital Communication, Privacy & Security, and the Responsible Use of Technology—examining how Artificial Intelligence impacts each area. You will leave with a better understanding of the performance indicators and a "toolbox" of grade-appropriate activities, including AI literacy strategies, ready for immediate classroom use. | CS Specialists | K-8, Counselors, GT | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
47 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 16 | 573844 | 3-6 RISE Day 6 | On the final day of RISE 3–6 training, participants will deepen their understanding of how to implement instruction aligned with the science of reading in the classroom. The session will emphasize lesson internalization and key instructional levers to enhance student learning. Educators will explore strategies for both core instruction and Tier I small group instruction to ensure all students receive effective, evidence-based literacy support. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | 3-6, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | Science/STEM | June 16 | 573594 | Using Science Notebooks to Make Student Thinking Visible | Science notebooks are one of the greatest tools to make student thinking visible and to integrate science, literacy and math in the science classroom. Join this fun and engaging hands-on session with Presidential Award Winner Cheri DeSoto and the Co-op's Science Specialist that will focus on how to use science notebooks to get students discussing, writing, collecting evidence, and using data to make sense of their learning in authentic ways. Participants will leave this session with a wealth of resources to successfully implement science notebooks in their classrooms! Note: While any science teacher can benefit from this session, it's designed for teachers in grades 2-8. However, ALL students benefit from science notebooks. | Jenny Gammill Cheri DeSoto | K-12, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
49 | Instruction | June 16 | 569620 | Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching for All Educators-Day #5 | Strengthen your teaching with research-based strategies through Explicit Instruction! This professional development series, built on the work of Dr. Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction Institute, is designed for educators across all subjects and grade levels. As a certified Trainer of Trainers (TOT’d), your facilitator brings expertise and direct training from Anita Archer’s model, ensuring the sessions reflect the highest-quality professional learning available. Each day provides both knowledge and hands-on practice to make teaching more effective and efficient. Day 5 – Practice & Organizing for Instruction Types of practice: how, why, what Science of learning and lesson organization Establishing success goals and expectations Monitoring student behavior and providing feedback Teaching for long-term success | Brittney Bair | K-12, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
50 | Nurse | June 16 | 572998 | Scoliosis Screening Training for the School Nurse | Scoliosis Training Certification for new school nurses or recertification for returning school nurses who need to be recertified after 5 years. Please bring your scoliometer. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | K-12 School Nurses | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | Please bring your scoliometer. Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
51 | Nurse | June 16 | 573001 | BMI Screening Training for the School Nurse | BMI Screening Training to certify school nurses to perform Body Mass Index Measurements for Arkansas School Children. Training on measurement protocols and procedures. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | K-12 School Nurses | 11:30-2:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
52 | Computer Science | June 16 | 573467 | Intro to CS: Domain 4 | This workshop focuses on foundational artificial intelligence and emerging technologies concepts from the Introduction to Computer Science Domain 4 using interactive and student-centered approaches. | CS Specialists | 5-8, 9-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
53 | Computer Science | June 17 | 573470 | Intro to CS: Domain 5 | This workshop focuses on foundational information technology and security concepts from the Introduction to Computer Science Domain 5 using interactive and student-centered approaches. | CS Specialists | 5-8, 9-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
54 | SpEd/504 | June 17 | 572007 | Due Process Mess! How to Manage Due Process Paperwork | The first thing many educators say when someone suggests becoming a special education teacher is...”Oh no! I could never handle all of that paperwork!” Yet everyday, more and more new teachers and those who have been/are teaching in the general education setting are now taking on the role of “Special Educator” to fill this growing need. These teachers often find themselves inundated with the due process paperwork portion of their role to the extent they feel they cannot be the teacher they want to be for their students...But it doesn’t have to be this way! Finding the balance and having tools to put the paperwork portion of your job in its “place” is the focus of this session. Learner Objectives- *Review DESE resources, including the DESE created and frequently updated Due Process manual to get a clearer understanding of how to implement these valuable tools. *Learn to infuse the paperwork into what they do daily so it is not a separate workload that takes away from precious teaching or even after hours family time. *Explore how to use the IEP process as intended; to truly meet the individualized needs of each student. Participants are encouraged to bring an IEP to utilize during our hands-on session. (Samples will be provided if participants do not bring their own IEP). | Kris Shinn, Willing Ways | Special Ed, Administrators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. Participants are encouraged to bring an IEP to utilize during our hands-on session. (Samples will be provided if participants do not bring their own IEP). | |||||||||||||||||
55 | Instructional | June 16-17 | 570754 | Jim Knight's The Impact Cycle | Based on The Impact Cycle (2017) by Jim Knight, this workshop describes the coaching cycle proposed for instructional coaches. The Impact Cycle, the product of 20 years of ICG research, provides a framework for any coaching scenario. Learn a highly effective universal model for change that helps teachers figure out where they are and where they want to be by setting a powerful, student-focused goal, determining how they are going to get there, and making adaptations until the goal is met. | Dr. Mary Webb | K-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
56 | Fine Arts | June 17 | 575496 | Pop Up Art Studio | Participants will make and create alongside excerpts and tidbits from current art education research to support spontaneous art making. This course will develop new pathways for you to think about making art, creating alongside every student, and passionately sharing art as a message for all. While this course is hands-on, it will provide evidence and theory to share art happenings as new avenues for making art. | AUDREA DANENHAUER | 6-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
57 | Fine Arts | June 18 | 575502 | Fluxus? Where can it take you? | What happens when sound, words, mail art, and happenchance collide? FLUXUS Come learn about the significance of intuitive, thoughtful play in the realm of Fluxus. | AUDREA DANENHAUER | 6-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
58 | Fine Arts | June 18 | 575485 | Arts Based Research for Creative Practices | This course will share current practices in arts based research, strategies to integrate, leave with a list of creative resources, hands-on practice, and current research to strengthen you and your students in and out of the classroom. | AUDREA DANENHAUER | 6-12 | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | No lunch. Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
59 | Fine Arts | June 19 | 571390 | Creative Recharge: Adding a Splash of Color to Your Teaching | This hands-on Arkansas A+ workshop invites educators to embrace their inner artist and rediscover the joy of creating—then carry that same spark back into their classrooms. Using the elements of visual art with a focus on color, participants will explore arts-integration strategies that deepen artistic practice while strengthening core content. Participants will leave with fresh ideas and inspiration to infuse creativity and color into everyday teaching and learning. While the focus will be on the needs of visual art teachers, educators from all disciplines are welcome to join. Together, we’ll celebrate the arts as powerful tools for engagement, innovation, and student success. Come ready to create and share! | A+Fellows: Elizabeth Hensley, Kaye Collier, Kelly Emerson | K-12, Staff | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
60 | Fine Arts | June 19 | 573410 | SILLY SONGS, GAMES GALORE, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND SO MUCH MORE! | "Need fresh ideas to liven up your elementary music or regular classroom? Want to learn how to incorporate literacy, math, history and art into your lessons? Come for this fun, hands-on PD and leave with LOTS of new activities, program writing tips, and classroom management ideas!" | Cathy Worley | PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Staff/Other, Music | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Must have 5 registered to host; Not covered under PD Consortium; | |||||||||||||||||
61 | Fine Arts | June 22 | 573413 | Music: It's All the Buzz! | "Need fresh ideas that incorporate music into your classroom literacy, math, history, and art lessons? This fun, hands-on PD is for YOU! Put on your dancing shoes and come ready to play fun, learning games, sing a few songs, and maybe even dance a step or two!" | Cathy Worley | PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Staff/Other, Music | 8:30-3:31 | On-site | Must have 5 registered to host; Not covered under PD Consortium; | |||||||||||||||||
62 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 22 | 571943 | Vocabulary is Not Just for Fridays" - Strategic Reading, Day 3 | Vocabulary Quiz Friday!" Sound familiar? But vocabulary isn’t just for Fridays! In Strategic Reading: Day 3, participants will engage in dynamic activities that deepen word knowledge and enhance students' ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral speech. This session will focus on grade-level comprehension and vocabulary standards, including: -Multiple-meaning words -Words in isolation and in context -Morphological features -Word choice to affect style and tone Get ready for hands-on strategies that make vocabulary instruction meaningful every day—not just on quiz day! | Kelly Stone, DESE | 6-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
63 | Behavior/Mental Health | June 22 | 572808 | Working with Difficult Students: Motivational Interviewing for School Professionals | Motivational Interviewing is a brief client-centered counseling style used to motivate adolescents and adults to change risky behaviors and adopt healthy or productive behaviors that align with their values (Miller & Rollnick, 2012). Motivational Interviewing can be used by school counselors, school nurses, and school administrators in their conversations with students. The four processes of MI (Engagement, Focus, Evocation of Change Talk, and Planning for Change) will be reviewed. We will practice ways to elicit, recognize, and respond to change talk to help adolescent students achieve their goals. When engaging in MI this is done through the use of OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries). We will discuss how MI strategies can be used in consultation with other school professionals on behalf of students of all ages. Motivational Interviewing is a style that can help build a growth mindset in students (Dweck) and can help lead to school cultures and climates that are safe and engaging. *Identify core MI concepts like OARS and DARNCAT. *Pivot from the righting reflex to rolling with resistance through identification and role play. *Recognize change talk through peer practice. *Collaborate with peers to identify helpful responses to change goals. | Nicole Fairchild | K-12, Counselors, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
64 | Meets the Human Trafficking Required PD | June 29 | 573431 | Human Trafficking (Morgan Nick Foundation Group) | There are 2 to 4 million victims of human trafficking every year. 50% of those are estimated to be children under the age of 18. 300,000 of those victims under the age of 18 in the United States are lured into this commercial sex trade each year. Others are forced, blackmailed, sextorted, or sold. Where does this happen? Why does this happen? and who is this happening to? How can we help to identify those being trafficked and make a difference in their lives. We will discuss these issues and more and the role educators play in the world of Sex Trafficking. | Genevie Strickland | PreK-12, Administrators, Counselors, Special Ed, School Nurse | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
65 | SpEd/505 | June 22 | 571061 | Specially Designed Instruction: From Understanding to Application | This half-day, hands-on session is designed for both general and special educators who want to deepen their understanding of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and learn how to determine the SDI that best meets individual student needs. Using the gradual release framework, presenters will first model effective SDI strategies, then collaboratively determine SDI for sample students, and finally guide participants as they apply these strategies to one of their own students. Educators are encouraged to bring a student’s data to actively engage in the application process. Participants will leave with practical tools and confidence in designing instruction tailored to their students’ unique needs. Participants will need a laptop or tablet. | Shelly McKeever Robin Stripling | K-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
66 | Computer Science | June 22-26 | 573472 | Computer Science Praxis Preparation | This training helps educators gain a foundational understanding of key computer science concepts and prepares them for the Praxis Exam 5652. Participants should plan for additional study time outside of this session. To further develop your hands-on programming skills beyond the Praxis pseudo code, consider attending our various "Coding with…" trainings. | CS Specialists | 7-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
67 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 23 | 571949 | Come Together! Comprehending Grade Level Texts" - Strategic Reading, Day 4 | Let’s come together to tackle one of the biggest challenges in literacy—helping students comprehend grade-level texts! In Strategic Reading: Day 4, participants will bring the essential elements of reading comprehension to life, including: -Background knowledge -Vocabulary -Language structures -Verbal reasoning -Literacy knowledge Using district-adopted high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), educators will explore practical strategies to support students in accessing and understanding complex texts. Get ready for an engaging session that turns comprehension obstacles into opportunities! | Kelly Stone, DESE | 6-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Note: Participants should bring a digital device, HQIM, pacing guides, and any other materials needed to plan for an upcoming module. | |||||||||||||||||
68 | Literacy/Dyslexia | Jnue 23 | 575143 | Dyslexia is a multisyllabic word | This roundtable is for teachers/paras/interventionists to students with characteristics of dyslexia who want to dig deeper with their HQIM or dyslexia program as to how to effectively teach those tricky multisyllabic words. Heavy focus on grades 4-12 but all are welcome. | Natalie Williams | 4, 5, 6-12, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | Nurse | June 23-24 | 5730611 | Novice School Nurse Training | New School Nurse Novice Training In this training, nurses new to the school nurse role will receive information on the roles and responsibilities of a school nurse, rules and regulations related to health and education, eschool medical module, information on required trainings, reporting requirements, and resources for school nursing. The trainings for school screenings are done separately. Those are not provided during this training. This novice training is a two-day training that participants will attend in person. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | School Nurse | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
70 | Science/STEM | June 24 | 573596 | Science Acceleration: Teaching Honors Science for 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade | During this session, teachers will investigate the new honors science pathways, and learn how to navigate teaching honors coursework beginning in the 5th grade for students who are ready for more. We will dive into high-quality instructional materials, and discuss how to pace curriculum to ensure all students are engaged in grade-level and above content. Participants will leave with pacing guides, plans for future vertical alignment within their departments, and a better sense of what students are ready for based on ATLAS data. Note: 8th grade teachers wanting to know more about what students will be experiencing would also benefit from attending this session. | Jenny Gammill | 5, 6, 7, 8 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
71 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 24 | 571963 | "Don't Play POSSUM" - Strategic Reading, Day 5 | Clear, effective communication is no simple task—it requires an understanding of phonology, orthography, syntax, semantics, and morphology. For many students, this complexity leads to playing possum when it’s time to plan, research, and write. As Maryanne Wolf describes in Proust and the Squid, the brain’s natural tendency to avoid effort can make writing a challenge. In this session, participants will engage in sentence-level writing activities designed to strengthen effective communication as a measure of grade-level comprehension and vocabulary usage. Through intentional practice, we’ll explore ways to help students move beyond avoidance and build confidence in their writing. | Kelly Stone, DESE | 6-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Note: Participants should bring a digital device, HQIM, pacing guides, and any other materials needed to plan for an upcoming module. | |||||||||||||||||
72 | Instructional | June 24 | 571685 | AI for All Learners: Practical Tools for Differentiation and Support | Supporting the diverse needs of students can be challenging, especially when time and resources are limited. This three-hour, hands-on session will demonstrate how artificial intelligence tools can help general educators and special educators quickly design lessons, scaffolds, and supports that respond to individual student needs. Participants will explore multiple AI platforms and walk away with practical strategies for creating differentiated materials, accommodations, and activities that can be used immediately in classrooms across grade levels. Participants should bring their own device and be ready to try tools, create resources, and leave with classroom-ready products. | Robin Stripling | K-12, Special Ed. | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | Participants should bring their own device and be ready to try tools, create resources, and leave with classroom-ready products. | |||||||||||||||||
73 | Instructional | June 24 | 570918 | Elevate your Leadership in Half the Time | School leadership is harder than it has ever been, but it doesn't have to be. Do you want to be the BEST leader who gets the best results for all students? Do you want to get your tasks done in half the time? Do you want a proven system that will get you 1 to 2 hours back into your day? Do you want to STOP drowning in email, constant interruptions, and emergencies? If you said yes to any of the questions, this powerful training is for you. In this training participants will learn John Wink's Elevate your Leadership system that will help learners get better every single day at growing into their excellence as a leader in both effectiveness and efficiency.. Topics in this course: *Cut Email time in half *Improve your mental and physical health and increase family time *Develop routines for meetings and organization *Communicate systematically through Wink's simple system that is routine, concise and precise . *Become the BEST Leader for ALL teachers, students, and parents *Be the MOST Organized Leader you have ever been. | John Wink | Administrators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. | |||||||||||||||||
74 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 26 | 573534 | BUILD Training | Build: A K-2 Early Reading Intervention is a comprehensive 100-lesson reading program that explicitly addresses all five reading pillars (phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and reading comprehension). It is suitable for small group instruction for a minimum of 45 minutes per day for kindergarten, first, or second grade students who have been identified either as having dyslexia or being at risk for dyslexia. The curriculum is designed to be taught by a certified teacher who has completed the one-day training. At the end of the 100 lessons, it should be clearer which students do and do not have dyslexia. Registration fees paid for in partnership with Nelms Dyslexia Center Materials are not included with the training: Please purchase digital teacher manual's and physical items from Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: https://scottishriteforchildren.org/research-and-education/education/dyslexia-educator-center *Build Kit - Part 1 Physical Items $100.00 (BU1000) *Build Kit – Part 2 Single License Digital Download Items $650.00 (BU2000) Teacher manuals MUST be printed and brought to the training. Allow at least 2 weeks for receiving your items. Digital download takes 3 to 4 days. | Outside Consultant Natalie Williams | K-2, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Materials are not included with the training: Please purchase digital teacher manual's and physical items from Scottish Rite Hospital for Children: https://scottishriteforchildren.org/research-and-education/education/dyslexia-educator-center *Build Kit - Part 1 Physical Items $100.00 (BU1000) *Build Kit – Part 2 Single License Digital Download Items $650.00 (BU2000) Teacher manuals MUST be printed and brought to the training. Allow at least 2 weeks for receiving your items. Digital download takes 3 to 4 days. | |||||||||||||||||
75 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 29 | 570789 | UFLI Implementation Training | Teachers, coaches, administrators, and district personnel will participate in six total hours of face-to-face UFLI Foundations implementation training provided by UFLI team members. This professional development will include an overview of the program, in-depth explanations of each of the lesson steps, practice opportunities with each of the lesson steps, and information about use of progress monitoring data to support student learning and differentiation. | Jillian Ellis Meredith Nardone Brittney Bair | K-12, Administrators, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. Must have 20 participants to host this session. Please bring a copy of the UFLI manual with you to this session if possible. | |||||||||||||||||
76 | Science/STEM | June 29-30 | 573599 | FUSE: Fundamental Understanding of Science Education | This two-day professional learning session will benefit both new and veteran science teachers. We will look at the five impact areas of a successful science classroom: structures for learning, science aligned content, science teacher practices, student practices, and assessment and differentiation. Expect to leave the session with real-world analysis of student work, observation of three-dimensional science instruction, strategies for increasing student discourse and leveraging modeling to increase classroom engagement based on strategies found in science high-quality instructional materials. | Jenny Gammill | K-12, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
77 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 30 | 574443 | Dyslexia Legislation, Rules, and Dyslexia Resource Guide Updates | This DESE created professional development session will provide an in-depth overview of the updated Dyslexia Resource Guide, equipping educators and administrators with the knowledge needed to effectively identify, support, and intervene for students with dyslexia. Participants will explore key components of the guide, including screening and identification processes, evidence-based intervention strategies, and compliance with Arkansas law and rules. | Natalie Williams | K-12, Staff, Administrators, ParaProfessionals, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators, Dyslexia Specialist | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
78 | Literacy/Dyslexia | June 30 | 573935 | K-2 RISE Day 3 | Phonics - Beginning with Arkansas standards, participants will explore the importance of code based instruction and how to teach the foundational skills of letter ID, decoding and encoding. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Day 3 will fulfill SoR Phonics-Decoding for Pathway D. | |||||||||||||||||
79 | Instructional Fine Arts | June 30 | 571394 | The Creative Equation: STEM + Arts=Engagement | Arkansas A+ invites educators to explore the intersections of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics through hands-on, creative experiences rooted in the concept of balance. Participants will explore balance in many forms like stacking, building, moving, and creating while learning how to help students connect these playful investigations to bigger ideas about problem-solving, design, and creativity. Through arts-based strategies that make abstract concepts concrete, participants will discover new ways to encourage critical thinking, spark curiosity, and support deeper understanding. Participants will walk away with practical tools and ready-to-use lesson ideas that bring STEAM learning to life. This workshop highlights the importance of balance—within disciplines, within the creative process, and within the classroom itself. It is designed for K-6 educators, but is open to educators of all grade levels and content areas. Come ready to create, collaborate, and reimagine what a balanced approach to STEAM can look like for your students! | Outside Consultant Audrian Harville | K-6, Staff, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
80 | Literacy/Dyslexia | July 1 | 573940 | K-2 RISE Day 4 | Fluency - Participants will look at how to increase fluency by building automaticity in the sub-skills of letter ID, phonemic awareness and decoding skills. Orthographic mapping will be defined and techniques to improve this vital skill will be discussed. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
81 | Computer Science | July 1-2 | 573474 | Physical Computing: Bringing Code to Life | This training equips educators with the skills to bridge the gap between software and hardware through the use of various microcontrollers. Participants will gain practical experience with circuits, breadboards, LEDs, buttons, servos and sensors. By utilizing the prototyping and design process, you will leave with experience and resources to help students build functional, real-world devices in the classroom. | CS Specialists | 5-8 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
82 | Literacy/Dyslexia | July 6 | 573951 | K-2 RISE Day 5 | Vocabulary and a continuation of oral language - The importance of strengthening students' vocabulary knowledge will be explored as well as specific strategies for teaching new words and for teaching students to teach themselves new words. The day will also include techniques for building oral language in students. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
83 | Nurse | July 6 | 573080 | Special Health Care Needs/Insulin/Glucagon/Adrenal Insufficiency Train the Trainer **RNs ONLY** | This course is for district RNs who are responsible for training all Unlicensed personnel in their district who provide ANY care to students. This includes medication administration in the nurse's absence, toileting, feeding, etc... The Model of Nursing Delegation is specific to requirements of training and there are policies and procedures written into the Nurse Practice Act and School Nurse Roles and Responsibilities that address these issues. This course will assist the RN in being sure to follow all local laws and provide guidance in needed situations. When completed, the attendee will be able to provide the necessary training course to unlicensed personnel at the district, including required paperwork for documentation purposes. Nurses will also be instructed on how to provide Insulin/Glucagon and AI trainings to their volunteer staff at school according to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | School Nurse | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. | |||||||||||||||||
84 | Computer Science | July 6-7 | 573476 | Cybersecurity and Networking with the Raspberry Pi | A hands-on workshop teaching fundamental cybersecurity and networking concepts using Raspberry Pi devices. Participants learn network scanning, traffic analysis, and basic penetration testing in a controlled environment. | CS Specialists | 7-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
85 | Literacy/Dyslexia | July 7 | 573953 | K-2 RISE Day 6 | Comprehension - Day 6 will look at ways to strengthen listening and reading comprehension, including Scarborough's rope and techniques for each piece of the top strand. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
86 | Science/STEM | July 7 | 573601 | Phenomenal Teaching: Unleashing Wonder in the Science Classroom | Enhance student engagement and understanding through phenomena-based instruction with the Co-op’s Science Specialist and Cheri DeSoto, a Presidential Award Winner, on how using real-world phenomena as the foundation for lessons promotes curiosity, encourages student-driven questioning, and supports authentic sensemaking. Participants will learn strategies for connecting Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas in ways that help students apply science concepts in meaningful contexts rather than memorizing them in isolation. By the end of the session, you will have practical approaches to make science instruction more relevant and impactful for your students, all while having some fun! | Jenny Gammill Cheri DeSoto | K-12, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
87 | Instructional/SpEd/504 | July 7 | 572009 | You Want me to do What? Modifications and Accommodations in the Classroom | Whether you are a special education teacher, general education teacher, paraprofessional, counselor, specialty teacher, or administrator, you have heard of accommodations and modifications. We all play a role. Sometimes we see them and don’t know what they mean or what to do with them. There are also a lot more options out there to help all students meet their individual level of success in the general education setting. Learner Objectives: -What the law says about accommodations and modifications -What your role is -How to implement the modifications or accommodations -A toolbox full of ideas and options for classroom modifications and accommodations, including some “out of the box” ideas you may not have seen before! | Kris Shinn, Willing Ways | K-12, Administrators, Counselors, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
88 | Nurse | July 7 | 573014 | Vision and Hearing Screening Training for the School Nurse | The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to have the training necessary to complete mandated vision and hearing screenings. Must bring your vision and hearing machines from your school. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | K-12 School Nurses | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Must bring your vision and hearing machines from your school. Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
89 | Nurse | July 8 | 573018 | Scoliosis Screening Training for the School Nurse | Scoliosis Screening Training for the School Nurse | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | K-12 School Nurses | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | Must bring your scoliometer Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
90 | Nurse | July 8 | 573027 | BMI Screening Training for the School Nurse | BMI Screening Training to certify school nurses to perform Body Mass Index Measurements for Arkansas School Children. Training on measurement protocols and procedures. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | K-12 School Nurses | 11:30-2:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium | |||||||||||||||||
91 | Behavior/Mental Health | July 8 | 572810 | Working with Difficult Students: Motivational Interviewing for School Professionals | Motivational Interviewing is a brief client-centered counseling style used to motivate adolescents and adults to change risky behaviors and adopt healthy or productive behaviors that align with their values (Miller & Rollnick, 2012). Motivational Interviewing can be used by school counselors, school nurses, and school administrators in their conversations with students. The four processes of MI (Engagement, Focus, Evocation of Change Talk, and Planning for Change) will be reviewed. We will practice ways to elicit, recognize, and respond to change talk to help adolescent students achieve their goals. When engaging in MI this is done through the use of OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries). We will discuss how MI strategies can be used in consultation with other school professionals on behalf of students of all ages. Motivational Interviewing is a style that can help build a growth mindset in students (Dweck) and can help lead to school cultures and climates that are safe and engaging. *Identify core MI concepts like OARS and DARNCAT. *Pivot from the righting reflex to rolling with resistance through identification and role play. *Recognize change talk through peer practice. *Collaborate with peers to identify helpful responses to change goals. | Nicole Fairchild | K-12, Counselors, Special Ed, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
92 | Literacy/Dyslexia | July 8 | 573957 | K-2 Writing | This session will focus on the importance of writing instruction in the K-2 classroom. We will examine handwriting and its influence on student writing and composition. Participants will learn about the research on handwriting and how it relates to student performance and skill mastery. In the second part of the day, we will focus on directly teaching sentence level comprehension and writing. Participants will engage in grade level topics and texts in order to develop sentence level writing activities to take back to the classroom. This session will be applicable to any K-2 teacher using any curriculum. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
93 | Social Studies | July 8 | 574410 | The Social Studies Lab: Collaborative Alignment & Mastery Mapping | Bring your planners and your best ideas! This interactive workshop offers Arkansas educators the time and space to take a "close look" at our state standards. We will engage in a Mastery Mapping exercise and focus on the major learning for your grade level, collaborating to define exactly what "proficient" looks like for your students. | Joli Sotallaro | 4-8 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
94 | Social Studies | July 8 | 574415 | Thinking Like a Historian: Mastery of Arkansas Disciplinary Literacy Standards | In the social studies classroom, literacy is the engine of inquiry. This 3-hour intensive session moves beyond general "reading strategies" to focus on Disciplinary Literacy—the specialized skills required to navigate, analyze, and communicate within the study of history. We will explore the Arkansas Social Studies Disciplinary Literacy Standards, specifically targeting how to help students grapple with complex primary sources and craft evidence-based arguments. | Joli Sotallaro | 6-12 | 12:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
95 | SpEd/504 | July 8 | 572484 | Data Collection for Special Educators | Data collection doesn’t have to be a daunting "paperwork mountain." This session, facilitated by ATOY 2022, Jessica Saum, is designed to help special educators streamline their tracking systems so they can spend less time tallying and more time teaching. This is a "Make-and-Take" session and you’ll leave with a fully organized Data Binder tailored to your student population. If able, please bring a binder, notebook dividers, clear plastic sheets, and your computer. | Jessica Saum | Special Ed | 12:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium. Must have 15 to make session | |||||||||||||||||
96 | Math | July 8-9 | 573395 | Illustrative Mathematics: Curriculum and Instruction Training, Year 1, Grades K-5 | If you are new to Kendall Hunt's IM Certified Mathematics Curriculum., then this 2-day training is for you. This curriculum meets the rigorous demands of our state standards and supports the Arkansas Department of Education's vision to lead the nation in student-focused education. This curriculum provides: * Vertical alignment (K-HS * Supports for English Learners and Students with Disabilities built into the teacher notes * Student-friendly goals and learning targets before and after each lesson to focus learning * Diagnostic and End of Unit Assessments, as well as Mid-Unit assessments for longer units ' * Instruction Routines that promote a culture of learning and growth mindset Day 1: A focus on the resource - A look at the curriculum and its coherence Day 2: A focus on pedagogy - Implementing the curriculum and a focus on planning - Get ready for Unit 1 | Lydia Noll | K-5, Administrators, Instructional Facilitators | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | **Please bring a laptop to this training. | |||||||||||||||||
97 | Computer Science | July 8-9 | 573482 | Advanced Cybersecurity and Networking with the Raspberry Pi | This hands-on workshop explores advanced networking and cybersecurity concepts using Raspberry Pi devices. Participants examine real services, configurations, and vulnerabilities through applied, scenario-based labs. | CS Specialists | 7-12 | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
98 | Social Studies | July 9 | 574424 | The Social Studies Lab: Collaborative Alignment & Mastery Mapping for High School | Bring your planners and your best ideas! This interactive workshop offers Arkansas educators the time and space to take a "close look" at our state standards. We will engage in a Mastery Mapping exercise and focus on the major learning for your grade level, collaborating to define exactly what "proficient" looks like for your students. | Joli Sotallaro | 9-12 | 8:30-11:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
99 | Literacy/Dyslexia | July 9 | 573959 | K-2 Small Group Reading | This session will focus on flexible small groups designed to support tier one, core instruction. You will learn how to use informal formative assessment data to create and adjust student groupings. We'll explore high-impact activities and strategies to make small group instruction more effective and engaging. Additionally, you will gain insights into planning and managing learning centers to maximize student learning and independence. | Sandy Shepard DESE Staff | K-2, Instructional Facilitators, SpEd | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | ||||||||||||||||||
100 | Nurse/CTE | July 9 | 573378 | AHA CPR Instructor Course | The American Heart Association is always seeking professionals to conduct training in first aid, CPR, AED, and advanced cardiovascular care. If you are passionate about saving lives, motivated to facilitate learning, feel comfortable in group settings, and find it easy to make complex concepts understandable to others, you may be a perfect candidate. Emergency Education Associates will conduct a combined BLS and HeartSaver Instructor Course. There is required prework. There are also required supplies/teaching materials you will need for this class. Once enrolled you will be given further information regarding necessary steps. ***You will be required to be monitored teaching your first class. Classes available to teach will be offered July 10, August 27, October 2. | Tracy Starks Katelyn Chambers Lana Boggs | School Nurse, CTE | 8:30-3:30 | On-site | Not covered under PD Consortium If you have questions please email lana.boggs@arkansas.gov. **In addition to the $40 online fee for pre-course work, the cost for this course is $225 per participant (making the total approximately $265). |