Arkansas Department of Education

We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year (ATOY) program. If you were selected as your school district's teacher of the year, you can apply for the chance to become the next #ATOY! Memo LIC-24-008: https://lnkd.in/e9mN5SYD #TeachArkansas

TNTP is partnering with Arkansas' Department Of Education to lead the Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP) program in three regional Education Service Cooperatives around the state. ArPEP supports teachers with an affordable path to earning their Arkansas credential through a two-year, work-based alternative certification program. Hear from 3rd grade teacher Lynn Gore about her experience in ArPEP and how it's helping make her dreams into a reality: https://lnkd.in/eeEPv89C #ArPEP #TeacherAppreciation

Registration for the 2024 ADE Summit is open! Visit dese.link/ADE-Summit for more info and to register. #ADESummit

We're getting a jump start on Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)! Join us this week as we thank educators for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to student learning. THANK YOU! #TeachArkansas

Thank you to all of the future teachers who signed their pledge today and everyone who came out to support the profession at Educator Commitment Signing Day! Check out the full photo album at https://lnkd.in/eVE48aaY and watch remarks from Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva at https://lnkd.in/eqm2YJ5c. #TeachArkansas

On May 1, we recognize and celebrate the valuable work of school principals across the state! Thank you for all the ways you support your school communities every day, being a leader for both educators and students. #NationalPrincipalsDay

Welcome, Nicole Walsh! She was just approved by the ASBVI/ASD Board of Trustees to be the next superintendent for the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Read the full Press Release at dese.link/Walsh.

DESE is looking for highly qualified leaders in education with a knack for improving schools, ready to transform Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education. Learn more at bit.ly/3PRJ1j5 and be prepared to submit your resume, a letter of interest, your AELS Case ID, and contact information for three professional references.

Thank you, Dr. Yates, for your testimonial! This amazing three-day conference offers something for everyone. The Summit will be held July 8–10 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. See you at the Summit! #ADESummit

Read the full Press Release at dese.link/EFA-news — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today joined Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva at Harvest Time Academy in Fort Smith to announce that children of veterans, military reserve members, first responders, and law enforcement officers, as well as students who previously attended D-rated schools, are now eligible to apply for the Education Freedom Account program. The department began accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year today, April 1st.