DESE recently released the Professional Licensure Standards Boards, "Making Ethical and Professional Decisions Daily" presentation. See Commissioner's Memo LIC-20-042 for more information. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4401
Watch Monday's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/may_4_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
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