Governor Hutchinson and Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Monday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
Watch Saturday's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/may_2_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson2
Governor Hutchinson and Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Saturday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
After receiving further guidance from the USDOE, DESE is making slight revisions to Commissioner's Memo FIN-20-042 regarding the CARES funding data. Due date remains May 15. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4398
Watch Friday's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/live_events_folder/may_1_covid_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Commissioner's Memo LS-20-089 containing guidance for schools regarding COVID-19 has been re-released with an update on attendance, summer school, CARES funding, Students with Disabilities, and more. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4328
Watch Thursday's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_30_covid_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Governor Hutchinson announced today that restrictions on "teen and youth sports" will remain in place for now and be reconsidered in mid to late May.
Congrats to the 9 Schools and 2 Districts Selected for 4th Year of Professional Learning Communities at Work® Project! Go to this website and scroll down for a complete list. http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/special-projects/professional-learning-communities-in-arkansas
Governor Hutchinson and Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
DESE has identified a list of approved materials, resources, and curriculum programs that meet the criteria in at least one reading component for K-2 face-to-face literacy programs. For additional details see LS-20-104. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4397
Commissioner's Memo CTE-20-010 provides information on Perkins waiver. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4399
UPDATE: DESE Releases CARES Act Funding Data Request. This data is needed very quickly to finalize CARES funding allocation. Deadline to return: May 15. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4398
Watch Wednesday's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_29_covid_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Governor Hutchinson and Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
May 1 is the target date for AR state parks to open to Arkansas residents with self-contained RVs. May 15 is the target date for AR restaurants and food service facilities to open to limited capacity with social distancing enforced.
Watch Tuesday's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_28_covid_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Governor Hutchinson and Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
2020-2021 Opportunity Culture Grant Opportunity. Intent to apply due May 12. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4396
UPDATE: Any non-traditional graduation plan must be submitted to DESE. The plan will be reviewed, in consultation with the Department of Health, for adherence to established public health guidelines. Plans should be emailed to ADE.HighSchoolGraduation@arkansas.gov.