Vision

The Arkansas Department of Education is transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.

Mission

The Arkansas Department of Education provides leadership, support, and service to schools, districts, and communities so every student graduates prepared for college, career, and community engagement.

Goals

Strategic Plan

For more information, please visit the Arkansas Department of Education FY 2018 – FY 2019 Strategic Plan.

Values

Leadership

1. a. Striving to be a model of excellence that is dedicated to professional and ethical standards, the whole child, and effective results.
2. b. Driving action toward excellence through informed risk-taking.
3. c. Protecting the public trust by ensuring quality and accountability

Support

1. a. Collaborating with others through mutual respect, trust, and professionalism.
2. b. Communicating in an open, honest, and transparent manner.
3. c. Fostering new ideas and promoting effective practices.

Service

1. a. Providing quality service in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
2. b. Administering agency programs and services with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
3. c. Leveraging state resources in a wise, efficient, and productive manner.

Arkansas Accountability System and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The vision will guide the work of the Arkansas Accountability System. For more information, please go to the Every Student Succeeds Act webpage.