Educator Effectiveness and Licensure

Background Check Process

To schedule an appointment for fingerprinting at the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, click the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4ba8a829aafd0-fingerprinting

Step One: Online Background Check Consent Form

Step Two: Background Check Payment

Step Three: List of Approved Live Scan Locations

  • In-state applicants proceed to your nearest Approved Live Scan Location to complete the fingerprinting process. Bring photo ID, copy of the consent form, and a copy of payment receipt with Transaction ID (electronic copy is acceptable).
  • Out-of-state applicants must obtain a pre-printed fingerprint card from the Arkansas Department of Education. Please submit your name and mailing address to: ade.educatorlicensure@ade.arkansas.gov.

Step Four: Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check

  • Please complete form and follow the instructions.

    Step Five: Employability Status