The Online Teaching Endorsement Assessment is an evidence-based performance assessment designed for candidates seeking an endorsement to add to the Arkansas educator license. The Online Teaching Endorsement is an exception area endorsement and requires an approved program of study along with this assessment.

Endorsement Requirements

• Completion of an approved Online Teaching Program of Study with one of the participating EPPs
• Passing Score on the Arkansas Online Teaching Assessment
  

Assessment Overview

The Arkansas Online Teaching Assessment consists of four Required topics:

1. Course Preparation
2. Course Development
3. Communicating with Stakeholders
4. Syllabus Submission

Assessment Timeline and Fees

• Candidates have 6 weeks to complete the assessment upon registration
• Full assessment fee: $100
• Topic retake fee: $25 per topic
• One attempt is allowed per payment
• Register and pay online at ar.gov/assessments
• Register for the Assessment

If you have enrolled in an approved Online Teaching Program of Study and are ready to take the assessment, register now:

Register for the Arkansas Online Teaching Assessment

Note: Registration for the full Online Teaching Endorsement program is a separate process. This registration is for the assessment only.

Resources

Online Teaching Assessment
Online Teaching Rubric

For more information, please contact:

Steven Walker, Educator Workforce Data Program Advisor
Division of Elementary & Secondary Education Educator Effectiveness & Licensure
Phone: 870-368-7955
Email: Steven.Walker@ade.arkansas.gov

Sherry Kennedy, Educator Workforce Data Program Advisor 
Division of Elementary & Secondary Education Educator Effectiveness & Licensure
Phone: 501-519-6185
Email: Sherry.Kennedy@ade.arkansas.gov