Additional Licensure Plan (ALP)
ALP/ALCP Requests:
An educator may be employed out of their licensure area for up to three consecutive school years as long as the State Board of Education approves the ALP or ALCP each year. Approvals for the 2nd and 3rd years will be based on whether the educator has made annual progress toward completion of the ALP or ALCP.
The final decision regarding the approval of an ALP or ALCP rests with the State Board.
Steps for Filing ALP/ALCP Requests:
- Open the ALP Submission Form.
- Complete the ALP/ALCP Request Form – which may include multiple requests on one form. PLEASE PROVIDE JUSTIFICATION FOR EACH ALP/ALCP REQUESTED.
- Attach the documentation required on the form for EACH ALP or ALCP being requested
- Complete the Plan of Study Form for EACH ALP or ALCP being requested
- Complete the appropriate additional licensure plan for EACH educator for whom an ALP or ALCP is being requested.
- A list of the available ALPs can be found at Additional Licensure Plans (ALP).
- ALCP Forms for Building Administrator, Curriculum Program Administrator, and District Level may be found at. Administrator Licensure Completion Plan (ALCP) Form.
5. Once all forms and documentation have been uploaded, please submit the form.
Requests must be made within 60 days of employment in the out-of-area assignment.
Yearly ALP/ALCP Requirements
For more information, please contact:
Arkansas Department of Education
Four Capitol Mall, Room 106-2A
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-1032
Fax: 501-682-4898
Email: annette.childs@ade.arkansas.gov