Training Opportunities

Event Calendar

Browse the calendar for upcoming training sessions offered by the Technology Outreach Team.

Session Catalog

Technology Outreach offers a variety of engaging sessions to help meet the demands of today's educators and department personnel. Contact Daniel.Collier@ade.arkansas.gov to schedule a training.

Session TitleIntroduction to My School Info
Description

My School Info brings multiple data sources together, allowing anyone with online access to search and compare public schools and districts across the state of Arkansas. Learn how easy it is to navigate the system and discover how to use this wealth of information to make data-driven decisions. Create reports about your school or compare schools and districts in a variety of ways.

Duration1 hour
Formatvirtual or face-to-face
Session TitleIntroduction to LEA Insights
Description

LEA Insights is a powerful data-driven decision management tool that gives the capability to gain an accurate and intuitive understanding of Arkansas LEAs. Utilizing data from multiple sources, LEA Insights creates data visualization for enrollment, demographics, human capital, finance, statewide surveys, and much more. Come learn about this DESE system as we highlight data found in the Overview and Human Capital modules.

Duration1 hour
Formatvirtual or face-to-face
Session TitleTime-Saving Tips Using Triand
Description

Triand isn't just for registrars! Many educators across our state have heard about Triand, but do they know the full extent of what this powerful tool can do? Not only does it provide a user-friendly way to transfer student records between schools, districts, and colleges; it also gives educators easy access to assessment information and a wide variety of student data. This webinar will demonstrate how you can benefit from using one of the state's most comprehensive historical data tools.

Duration1 hour
Formatvirtual or face-to-face
Session TitleIntroduction to Arkansas Digital Sandbox
Description

Are you using Arkansas Digital Sandbox? This session offers a hands-on learning experience for educators to explore the applications and benefits of utilizing AR Digital Sandbox in various educational settings. Come learn about the tools and resources you already have at your disposal!

Duration1 hour
Formatvirtual or face-to-face
Session TitleBOOTCAMP for Novice Teachers
Description

This workshop offers a hands-on learning experience for novice teachers to develop a broader understanding of the data tools and services provided by the ADE. Participants will be exposed to Triand, Arkansas Digital Sandbox, and Data Privacy & Security best practices. The 6-hour version includes additional training on My School Info and the ADE Data Center.

*Participants will need a device to participate in the training.

Duration3 hours or 6 hours
Formatface-to-face
Session TitleAmbassador Academy
Description

This workshop offers a hands-on learning experience for teachers, curriculum coordinators, PLC leaders, and administrators to develop a broader understanding of the data tools and services provided by the ADE.

Academy training sessions include: Triand, LEA Insights, SmartData Dashboards, My School Info, ADE Data Center, Arkansas Digital Sandbox, Data Privacy and Security and more!

*Participants will need a device to participate in the training.

Duration2 days (10 hours)
Formatface-to-face

For more information, please contact:
Katie Pittenger, Coordinator of Data Integration & Special Projects
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability
Phone: 501-682-5192
Email: Katie.Pittenger@ade.arkansas.gov