Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative

Week 4 of Cyber Security Awareness Month Taylor Swift for president? Oops, it’s a deepfake… Fake images and videos can mislead, damage reputations, and sway decisions - like who you vote for. Advanced tech makes spotting fakes tough. If something triggers strong emotions, that's a sign to PAUSE and investigate. Check out this quick guide for tips on spotting fakes: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/w5-deepfake-guide-ME.pdf #StayWizer #SecureOurWorld

It's week 3 of Cyber Security Awareness Month Boost Your Kid’s Day: Fun Ways to Balance Online Time! Encourage healthy online habits for your kids by setting screen time limits, establishing “screen-free zones”, and promoting breaks with outdoor play and sports. Watch these videos to learn how to limit screen time on iPhone and Google Family Link. iPhone: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/w3-parental-controls-iphone-ME.mp4 Google Family Link: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/w3-parental-controls-google-ME.mp4 #StayWizer #SecureOurWorld

Don't miss out on the CyberPatriot competition! The teacher with the most student certifications will win an exciting prize package. Right now, Ashdown is leading the charge—let's see who can catch up! Contact joann.womack@scscoop.org for more information on CyberPatriot.

In honor of cybersafety, we are excited to announce a special contest aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness among our students and staff. The teacher who secures the highest number of completed CyberPatriot certifications will win an exclusive prize package! How to Earn a CyberPatriot Certification: Complete the CyberPatriot training program. Achieve a score of 80% or higher on the CyberPatriot exam. Upload your certificates to the Arkansas CyberPatriot database. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn volunteer hours by helping elderly members of the community improve their cybersecurity awareness. It’s a great way to give back while boosting your own knowledge! Let’s work together to boost our cybersecurity knowledge and make this month a success! For more information about the program, visit the CyberGenerations website, or contact joann.womack@scscoop.org.

Exciting times at Wilbur D. Mills Education Co-op yesterday! 7th-12th grade GT students from 6 districts joined forces for a thrilling game of Global Domination! This fun-filled event focused on strategy and team building, fostering collaboration and critical thinking.

This is week 2 of Cyber Security Awareness Month! Why is it important to protect yourself against wire fraud? Unlike losing credit cards, banks usually won’t refund it if YOU were the one who transferred the money. 😱

 When sending money STOP & verify any request through a different, trusted communication channel first. View this quick guide for more tips, and share it with friends and family to keep them safe: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/w2-6-Ways-To-Avoid-Wire-Fraud-ME.pdf #WireFraud #Scams #Scammed #StayWizer #FinancialCrime

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week, we're talking about phones! Mobile devices are gateways to some highly sensitive info, like photos of your driver's license.

 Are you giving invasive apps too much access? Watch this and find out: https://www.wizer-training.com/hubfs/SAMK-2024/W1-Never-Accept-Default-Settings-ME.mp4 #StayWizer #SecureOurWorld

Education meets opportunity! This morning, our advanced learning specialist Jennifer Park had the privilege of attending a groundbreaking partnership announcement. First Arkansas Bank & Trust is joining forces with Jacksonville High School through the Academies of Central Arkansas! This collaboration promises to open new doors for JNPSD students, bridging the gap between education and real-world experience. We're thrilled to see local businesses investing in our youth's future!

WDMESC HIPPY Field Coordinators Kelly Ramey, Stephanie Heidelberg and Crystal Weatherford representing at the White County Local Leads Kickoff Meeting in Searcy.

Today, WDMESC GT Coordinators planned for the year and participated in the DESE statewide zoom.

WDMESC Dyslexia Specialist, Lauren Ussery, spent the day working with other cooperative dyslexia specialists from across the state today. Working and learning together allows us all to grow and better help others.

WDMESC kicked off the new school year at our back-to-school staff meeting last week. We’re excited to continue supporting our districts throughout the year!

WDMESC is looking for a Technology Assistant. the job description can be found here https://wilburmillscoop.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1179

Teachers at Lonoke Primary and Elementary Schools worked with Ben Carrigan, Science Specialist, on their new science curriculum. They learned about the anchor phenomenon and performance tasks built in to support three-dimensional science instruction.

WDMESC Dyslexia Specialist, Lauren Ussery, presented a Dyslexia and ATLAS overview at Jacksonville North Pulaski School District today. Their reading specialists are ready to take on the year!

WDMESC Dyslexia Specialist, Lauren Ussery, worked with White County Central K-4 teachers for a 2-day curriculum training. They walked away with knowledge of their new curriculum, as well as reading and writing lesson plans to get the year started.

WDMESC staff had the opportunity to meet with Bradford School District during their first week back. Welcome back Eagles!

Middle and High School Science teachers spent 2 days working through OpenSciEd Curriculum. OpenSciEd is an approved Arkansas Initiative for Instructional Material. Day 1, teachers experienced the anchor phenomenon through the lens of a student. Day 2 consisted of coherence, discourse, assessment and planning.

Mrs. Cathryn Bass led a professional development session today for PE teachers. They learned and laughed, and walked away with new ideas for their students. Thank you, Mrs. Bass for a fun and informative day!

Teachers spent 2 days working with geologists from the AR Office of the State Geologist. Day 1 included a field trip to dig for quartz. Day 2 included information on the provinces of Arkansas, local phenomenon and rock/mineral investigations.