The EAST Logistics, Management, and Administrative (ELMA) workshop is designed to help strengthen EAST at your site by presenting specific topics pertaining to existing and planned aspects of your program and by preparing and assisting all levels of district and building staff to support your local EAST program.

Agenda Items:

  • EAST Vision and Mission
  • Relationships with state and national organizations
  • Supporting research
  • EAST Support
  • Cross-curricular pathways using the EAST technology to achieve meaningful community service
  • Core Curriculum and EAST
  • Student selection, placement, and overall scheduling
  • Summer and after-hours possibilities
  • Student & Facilitator Professional Development
  • Logistical issues related to travel, conference participation, and periodic upgrades
  • Best practices for the EAST environment

Workshop attendance is required by new EAST programs, Arkansas upgrade recipients, and new building administrators or counselors. At no time are facilitators and/or students eligible to fulfill a school’s obligation to attend ELMA.

There is no cost to attend this workshop. Lunch is on your own. Three hours of technology professional development will be given to participants. Workshop hours are 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Registration is REQUIRED. Email registration request to tami@eaststaff.org. Subject line: ELMA registration. Email body: name, position, school name, date of training, and training location. A confirmation email will be sent to the email account provided.

Direct questions to Tami Baker at 501.371.5019 or tami@eaststaff.org.

What previous attendees have said:

  • "I can now better explain what EAST is to students and parents."
  • "All Topics were very helpful and informative to me."
  • "Great information for administrators."

2012 ELMA Workshop Dates

January 18, 2012: EAST Training Center, Little Rock

March 29, 2012: Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Monticello

April 3, 2012: Ozarks Educational Service Cooperative, Harrison

April 5, 2012: Northeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative, Walnut Ridge

April 17, 2012: EAST Training Center, Little Rock

April 19, 2012: South Central Education Service Cooperative, Camden