Arkansas Foundations of Reading Exam Tutoring


Becoming a Teacher or School Leader button

Educator Licensure button

Educator Support and Development button

Educator Workforce Resources and Data


Licensure Assessment Ready Home

The Foundations of Reading (890) is the current teaching reading test for the Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-12) licenses. For all Arkansas educator licenses,

Tutoring Sessions for the Arkansas Foundations of Reading (890) Assessment 
These sessions are designed for educators who have not previously taken the FoR and for those who have had one or more unsuccessful attempts.  Participants must have a confirmed appointment at a testing center before registering for a tutoring session. 
 
Attendees will:                                                                   
   • Review assessment formatting                                           
   • Practice sample test questions 
   • Question and Answer with Arkansas RISE Trainers 
   • Review high-tested areas 
   • Review key Science of Reading information 
   • Practice scenarios and strategize the best answers 

Session Format: 
   • Virtual 
   • Four 2-hour sessions for each month listed below (8 hours total) 
   • FREE 

Monday – Thursday, August 10-13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, September 14-17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, October 12-15, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, November 16-19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, December 14-17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, January 18-21, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, February 15-18, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, March 15-18, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, April 12-15, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday, May 10-13, 2027, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


 

 

For more information, please contact:

Regional Reading Initiative for Student Excellence (R.I.S.E) Specialist

Arkansas Department of Education
Email: Dallas.Henderson@ade.arkansas.gov

 

Link iconRelated Links