Educators

On March 15, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Office of Computer Science announced, via Commissioner’s Memo COM-21-098 (http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4700), the 2021 Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Educator Academy (ACSCEA) and requested proposals for a public university partner. Two submissions were received by the ADE Office of Computer Science in response to the request for […]

CRESC--GPS: Introduction to Arkansas K-12 Science Standards This introductory Grasping Phenomenal Science (GPS) session is designed for any K-12 teacher or instructional leader who wants to become familiar with science instruction aligned with the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards. Learn how to interpret the standards for 3 dimensional teaching and learning in the classroom. Important Session […]

Do you want to increase your technical knowledge in order to ramp up student engagement during digital lessons? In this session, participants will practice how to set up and implement ZOOM meetings, filters for meetings, virtual backgrounds, zoom menu tools, chat, breakout rooms, and more. This session focuses on beginners and anyone wanting to learn […]

Join Project Learning Tree (PLT) on June 16, 2021 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Petit Jean State Park for the PLT Nature Journaling Workshop. The cost is $15 per participant and the event qualifies for six hours of ADE-approved PD and Arkansas PDR credit. Participants must stay for the full training in […]

Focus on Forests and Southeastern Forests and Climate Change June 18, 2021 10:00am - 3:30pm AGFC's Arkansas River Valley Nature Center Ft. Smith, AR Cost: $40 / person For more information and to register visit https://www.escweb.net/ar_esc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=441865 Qualifies for Six ADE Professional Development hours This workshop will be divided into two sessions. The morning session will […]

Are you struggling to find time in the school day to teach science? Science is a core part of elementary school instruction because it can support meaningful learning of language and mathematics. Come and engage in STEM Lessons designed to be taught during the literacy block. Experience how science can provide the “need to read.” […]

Are you struggling to find time in the school day to teach science? Science is a core part of elementary school instruction because it can support meaningful learning of language and mathematics. Come and engage in STEM Lessons designed to be taught during the literacy block. Experience how science can provide the “need to read.” […]

Tuesday, June 22, 9:00 - 11:30 am Register here: https://arkansasee.org/practitioners-guide-for-assessing-nature-connection/ Fee: AEEA members - $10; Non-members - $20 Are you interested in understanding your audiences’ relationships with nature? Do you need to demonstrate that your programs increase learners’ connection to nature? Join the Arkansas Environmental Education Association for a 2.5-hour virtual workshop diving into the Practitioner's […]

ARKidsCanCode will be holding another Advanced Cybersecurity professional development pre-meeting opportunity on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 10 AM. If you might be interested in learning more about the Advanced Cybersecurity PD, the topics to be covered, or might want guidance on pursuing it, please visit the CS Cafe here or contact Statewide Computer Science […]