Curriculum News

Legislation passed during the 2017 general session will require high school students to pass the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test in order to receive a high school diploma. Also, the freshman class of 2017-2018 will be required to have specific instruction in personal finance standards in grades 10, 11, or 12 prior to graduation.  Read More

This post, authored by APSRC’s Teaching and Learning team, offers the latest details regarding ACT Aspire interim and summative assessments. Read More

State law requires that licensed school personnel obtain the professional development necessary to be a child maltreatment mandated reporter. This PD may be obtained in-person or online. Also,  the Arkansas Department of Education has been working with AETN to create a 30-minute segment on human trafficking. Read More

ADE has released a training module, RTI AR: Multi-Tiered System of Support for High School. The department also is creating a handbook. Read More

The Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit has announced that three new Foundations in Special Education Training Modules are available through ArkansasIDEAS. Read More