Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative We support educators and students in 26 districts in Central Arkansas. Service is our middle name!

Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative was established at UCA in 1984 along with 14 other Education Service Cooperatives in Arkansas (also known as ESC's). In 1988, we relocated to the former Plumerville School District building located in Plumerville, AR. We serve seven counties including Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Pope, Perry, Van Buren, and Yell Counties. Located within these seven counties,

we serve 26 school districts (in 1985, there were 35 districts), 97 school buildings, about 4500 teachers and administrators and over 50,000 students. Our governing board is comprised of the serving school districts superintendents. We are one of the largest education cooperatives in the state of Arkansas and have a staff of approximately 350 full time employees.

Today Arch Ford hosted the Beginning Principal Mentoring conference for all Year 2 principals. We are excited to see the...
06/04/2026

Today Arch Ford hosted the Beginning Principal Mentoring conference for all Year 2 principals. We are excited to see the growth these leaders have made this year and spent the day focused on the building blocks for instructional models. Bring on day 2!

Today we finished Day 3 of Camp Arch Ford for Principals. Superintendents joined their principals for a final day of net...
06/04/2026

Today we finished Day 3 of Camp Arch Ford for Principals. Superintendents joined their principals for a final day of networking and learning. Today’s focus was on the findings from our study of high VAM score teachers in the region, learning about hot topics, and utilizing AI to streamline systems. These leaders have been amazing to work with! 🏕️

Our principals were hard at work today on Day 2 of Camp Arch Ford. They triangulated data, created PD action plans, revi...
06/03/2026

Our principals were hard at work today on Day 2 of Camp Arch Ford. They triangulated data, created PD action plans, revised their instructional models and walkthrough tools, and learned from Arch Ford specialists about what highly effective teaching looks like in ELA, Science, and Math.

These leaders are digging in and planning for next year. They have one more full day of learning tomorrow! 🏕️

Greenbrier educators kicked off summer with a Phonics First refresher facilitated by School Support Specialist Melissa G...
06/02/2026

Greenbrier educators kicked off summer with a Phonics First refresher facilitated by School Support Specialist Melissa Gasaway!

🎵 Music isn't just for music time! 🎵Join us for Move It! Music & Movement and discover how songs, rhythm, and movement c...
06/02/2026

🎵 Music isn't just for music time! 🎵

Join us for Move It! Music & Movement and discover how songs, rhythm, and movement can boost brain development, strengthen social-emotional skills, and bring joy to every part of your day. Walk away with practical ideas you can use immediately in your classroom!

📅 June 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Arch Ford Co-op, Plumerville

Register today!

Day 1 of Camp Arch Ford for Principals was all about systems! These leaders worked hard today on understanding systems, ...
06/02/2026

Day 1 of Camp Arch Ford for Principals was all about systems! These leaders worked hard today on understanding systems, building and refining their instructional models, and analyzing data to inform decisions. We can’t wait for day 2 tomorrow! 🏕️

Master Your Dyslexia Assessments! 🔍📝Are you looking to sharpen your skills in identifying and supporting students with d...
05/30/2026

Master Your Dyslexia Assessments! 🔍📝

Are you looking to sharpen your skills in identifying and supporting students with dyslexia? Join Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative for a comprehensive 2-day Professional Development session on Level II Assessments.

This hands-on training is designed to help you master the administration and scoring of standardized assessments like the CTOPP-2, GORT-5, WRMT-3, and KTEA-3.

What you’ll gain:
✅ Mastery of Level II standardized assessment scoring.
✅ Specific guidelines for identification protocols.
✅ Strategies for analyzing student profiles for Tier 3 intervention.

🗓 Dates: July 22 & 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Arch Ford ESC, Plumerville, AR
💰 Cost: $0.00 (Registration is free!)
🌟 Credits: 12 Hours

⚠️ Pro-Tip: Don’t forget to bring your assessment kits for the hands-on activities!

Ready to level up? Register now using Session ID: 572476.

Don't hike alone—let's chart individual student growth together! Secure your spot today. 🌲✨Join Jacob Sisson (System Sup...
05/30/2026

Don't hike alone—let's chart individual student growth together! Secure your spot today. 🌲✨

Join Jacob Sisson (System Support) on July 30, 2026, for an absolute must-attend session: A Camper’s Guide to Standards-Based Grading!

Whether you're trying to scale the peak of student mastery or just trying not to get lost in the data woods, this session has your map, compass, and gear ready

ESC: 584801
AFESC-Hiking Toward Mastery: A Campers Guide to Standards-Based Grading
Registration: https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=584801


Help us connect teachers with open jobs in our region! Please share!
05/27/2026

Help us connect teachers with open jobs in our region!

Please share!

Arch Ford and Center Valley Elementary in Russellville recently collaborated to offer a unique opportunity for elementar...
05/26/2026

Arch Ford and Center Valley Elementary in Russellville recently collaborated to offer a unique opportunity for elementary school leaders in the region. The focus was on building and sustaining behavioral systems. Megan Strain (principal) and Courtney Gunter (counselor) led participants through a journey to maximize the school's behavior team and build tier-one behavior instruction and support as THE solid foundation of their school's culture and climate. By strengthening tier one expectations, universal language, brain-aligned approaches for adults and students, and universal supports at this crucial tier, they can focus intently on more specific plans for students requiring tier two and tier three supports. The staff at CVE have undergone highly focused professional learning on trauma, trauma-informed practices, regulation and co-regulation, and executive functioning. Becoming a brain-aligned school is an ongoing work in progress, and we are grateful to CVE staff and students for opening their campus to others in the region!

Address

101 Bulldog Drive
Plumerville, AR
72127

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+15013542269

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share