Arkansas Department of Education

That's a wrap! Thanks to all the attendees, presenters, exhibitors, and volunteers who made the 2024 ADE Summit a success! Tag us in your photos or use the #ADESummit hashtag— and see more of our photos at https://lnkd.in/gUMQkm86

We're halfway through the 2024 ADE Summit! School and district staff have been learning about popular topics such as the new ATLAS assessment, the new AR App, and new administrative rules from ADE. See more photos at https://lnkd.in/gUMQkm86. #ADESummit

The Arkansas Department of Education offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day. View upcoming state holidays at https://lnkd.in/ed5Tai9E.

Read the full Press Release at dese.link/merit-pay — On Tuesday, Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva announced that 3,000 teachers will be the recipients of the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program established through the LEARNS Act, giving up to $10,000 in bonuses.

Welcome to the 2024 interns from the #MyARInternship! ADE is glad to be hosting nine interns across the department this summer. Enrique Carbone, who previously interned with ADE, shared his story and advice with the new staff beginning their journey in state-level government.

Space is still available to join an ESOL Institute for 2024-2025! The application deadline for priority consideration is Wednesday, May 15. Applications received after that date will be processed in the order they are received. Learn more at dese.link/LS-24-045.

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