Our Vision
The Arkansas Department of Education is transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.
Our 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.
Our Goals
1
PREPARED GRADUATES
Each student will meet or exceed milestones along pathways to graduate prepared for college, career, and community engagement.
2
STUDENT GROWTH
Each student will meet or exceed his/her individual growth annually.
3
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Each student will develop and apply personal competencies that promote learning and success in life.
4
STUDENT SUCCESS
Each student will be actively engaged in college, career preparation, military service, and/or competitive employment one year after graduation.
5
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Arkansas Department of Education will build the capacity of each team member to provide efficient and effective customer service that benefits students, respects taxpayers, and
serves all stakeholders.
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Latest News
Publish date: 2/2/2023
The Charter Authorizing Panel will meet at 9 a.m. on February 14, 2023, in the DESE Auditorium. This will be an onsite meeting with a virtual option for presenters. Individuals critical to the logistical operations of the meeting will be physically present with limited availability for the public. Individuals are encouraged to watch via live stream. There will be limited access to the public to view via livestream in designated areas within the building.
Publish date: 2/2/2023
The State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. on February 9, 2023, in the DESE Auditorium. This will be a one-day onsite meeting with a virtual option for presenters. Individuals critical to the logistical operations of the meeting will be physically present with limited availability for the public. Individuals are encouraged to watch via live stream. There will be limited access to the public to view via live stream in designated areas within the building.
Publish date: 2/1/2023
From agriculture education and accounting to construction technology and law enforcement services, Career and Technical Education pathways provide outstanding education and skills development that prepare students for rewarding careers in Arkansas. Each year in February
during Career and Technical Education Month, the Arkansas Department of Education highlights the success of these students and programs of study.
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Highlighted Links
ADE Data Center
The ADE Data Center is a collection of data systems, data tools and informational reports for educators, policy makers, teachers, parents, school districts, and anyone interested in official data from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).
CARES Act
The CARES Act - Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 is intended to help States and LEAs safely operate schools, measure and effectively address learning needs, and take other actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the students and families who depend on our public schools.
ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a US law passed in December 2015 that governs the United States K–12 public education policy.
LEA Insights
Insights is agency’s one-stop analytics tool. Insights promotes data literacy and data storytelling. Additionally, the Insights tool builds data equity and data culture across the agency.
Licensure & Certification
Find critical information about renewing Arkansas educator licenses, adding areas of licensure, licensing by reciprocity from other states, background checks and more.
My School Info
My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas.
Latest Commissioner's Memo
OIT-23-009 2/3/2023
Division: Office of Information Technology
CTE-23-007 2/1/2023
Division: Career and Technical Education
COM-23-077 1/23/2023
Division: Communications
COM-23-076 1/23/2023
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LS-23-046 1/23/2023
Division: Learning Services
LS-23-049 1/23/2023
Division: Learning Services
COM-23-074 1/18/2023
Division: Central Administration
CTE-23-006 1/18/2023
Division: Career and Technical Education
COM-23-072 1/13/2023
Division: Communications
LS-23-039 1/12/2023
Division: Learning Services
COM-23-064 12/15/2022
Division: Legal Services
COM-23-063 12/14/2022
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