Resources A to Z
| Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| Find information and tips on helping students make transitions, directing students' attention, challenging students, providing support for students, encouraging active learning, and building community with your students. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Academy of the Arts | |
| Host: UA Fort Smith | |
| Dedicated to visual and performing arts, the Academy offers private and class instruction in music,theatre, and art to children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Summer camps offers opportunities in music, theatre, dance and art. | |
| Record last updated: 7/9/2009 |
| Advanced Placement Professional Development Center | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The UALR AP Professional Development Center provides classes for educators in the areas of English and social studies, mathematics, Spanish, science, and art. The program is endorsed by the College Board and instructors who have extensive experience teaching AP or pre-AP classes will provide instruction for teachers in week-long summer institutes. Graduate credit and some scholarships are available. | |
| Record last updated: 7/21/2009 |
| Advanced Placement Summer Institute | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| Sponsored by the Honors College at the U of A, the Institute provides training for high school AP teachers. The College Board approved programs offer courses in English, physics, calculus, biology, chemistry, computer science, psychology, statistics, US government, US history, and world history. | |
| Record last updated: 7/21/2009 |
| Agriculture in the Classroom | |
| Host: Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation | |
| Farm Bureaus "monitor government activity, promote new laws and regulations, initiate and support community activities, provide economic services, encourage fellowship within communities." Their Agriculture in the Classroom program uses teachers and farmers to help students understand more about farming and its part in the production of our food and clothing. Resources include videos, speakers, activity books, contests, and project information. Programs include, for example, snacks for children, food for families, safety education, college scholarships, animal husbandry, crops. Site has an annotated bibliography of Ag-Related Children's Books. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | |
| The AQFI Center is dedicated to teaching, research, and extension that supports the aquaculture industry of Arkansas. Partners with the Cooperative Extension Service to provide youth education programs such as baitcasting, sportsfishing, and high school agri-science programs. Includes, for example, catfish statistics for Arkansas and for the U.S., a video on fish, factsheets, and photo galleries of water gardens. | |
| Record last updated: 4/6/2009 |
| Arkansas Archeological Survey | |
| Host: University of Arkansas System | |
| "The Survey is responsible for discovering, protecting, developing, interpreting, and caring for Arkansas' prehistoric and historic archeological resources..." The website contains information about archeology in the state, internships, research stations across the state, a catalog of publications, and links to Indians of Arkansas. The Arkansas Archeological Survey has produced a variety of materials to aid teachers in their instruction on Arkansas history and Native Americans, including teacher's packets, videos, slide sets, books, and exhibits. | |
| Record last updated: 6/1/2009 |
| Arkansas Arts Center | |
| Host: Arkansas Arts Center | |
| Located in historic MacArthur Park in Little Rock, houses art collections and hosts exhibits. An education section on the website announces workshops, has curriculum resources and activity guides for the collections and for the children's theatre productions. Online collections, circulating videos, and a touring artmobile are available. Their research library, noncirculating, can be searched through the Central Arkansas Library System online catalog. Departments include the Arkansas Museum of Art, the Decorative Arts Museum, the Museum School, the Children's Theatre and State Services. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges | |
| Host: AATYC | |
| Twenty-two Arkansas community colleges provide information to the public on their educational programs, career training, and continuing education. A WorkForce Training Consortium page has information about custom or prepackaged classes for various businesses and industries. The site includes lists of distance education courses from each institution and a directory of job openings. | |
| Record last updated: 4/17/2009 |
| Arkansas Center for Earthquake Education and Technology Transfer | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| Includes a school resources link with "fun and unusual k-12 education activities, projects, virtual field trips and virtual earthquakes." Addresses earthquake education and preparedness with teaching resources arranged by age level. Materials such as coloring books and earth science lesson plans. Also has information on seimoslogy and rockhounding in Arkansas; FEMA courses for school personnel; and an earthquake preparedness guidebook. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education | |
| Host: University of Central Arkansas | |
| "The mission of ACMSE is to improve mathematics and science education in the state through the implementation of programs which enhance the mathematical and scientific knowledge of the Arkansas students and teachers." Site includes technical assistance for teachers and information about programs aimed at enhancing math learning in underrepresented groups. The Center provides professional development opportunities for teachers. | |
| Record last updated: 6/2/2009 |
| Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| This center is a university research institute; current projectsinclude Mars, asterioids, black holes, and space instruments. The center web site offers information (with links) about center research and education and public outreach. Advanced degrees in space and planetary science and research opportunities for undergraduates are available. Public outreach includes teacher workshops in astronomy (free), lectures, field trip ideas, school visits, and Meteorite Magazine and the center newsletter, Space Notes. | |
| Record last updated: 7/10/2008 |
| Arkansas Coordinated School Health | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Education | |
| The Coordinated School Health initiative exists to promote the health of school-age children and promote services in the areas of health education, physical education, nutrition, school health, counseling services, healthy school environment, staff wellness, and family and community involvement. | |
| Record last updated: 5/18/2009 |
| Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children | |
| Host: Council for Exceptional Children | |
| The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of those with exceptional abilities through professional development in the form of symposiums, speakers, and conferences. There are several subdivisions including early childhood, children with behavioral disorders, and developmental disabilities. Offers three scholarships. | |
| Record last updated: 6/2/2009 |
| Arkansas Council for the Social Studies | |
| Host: Arkansas Council for the Social Studies | |
| "Members of ACSS include elementary, middle and secondary, private and public, university professors and instructors, school administrators, and non-educational professionals who recognize the importance of a strong social studies background for our young citizens." The ACSS site includes information on the annual conference, lesson plans and class presentations plus links to national and state resources for social studies. There are special announcements for members, but most of the content and the list-serve are available to non-members also. The Council sponsors teacher award and offer small grants for teacher expenses. | |
| Record last updated: 5/29/2009 |
| Arkansas Discovery Network | |
| Host: Donald W. Reynolds Foundation | |
| Seven museums and educational centers in the state partner to offer experiential learning. The hands-on, interactive museum experiences for schoolchildren and their families include touring exhibits. Members include the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Mid America Science Museum in Hot Springs, Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff, Texarkana Museums System, Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources in Smackover and Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro and the University of Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education in Fayetteville. Includes links to Web resources and lesson plans. Math and science teachers can apply for summer institute on inquiry learning techniques. | |
| Record last updated: 4/16/2009 |
| Arkansas Education Association | |
| Host: Arkansas Education Association | |
| The AEA was formed in 1869 to promote public education in Arkansas. Site includes information on employment opportunities, classroom resources, legislative updates, lobbying, links to the state department of education's website, and a calendar of events. | |
| Record last updated: 4/21/2009 |
| Arkansas Geographic Alliance | |
| Host: Arkansas Geographic Alliance | |
| Professional organization for geography teachers and college faculty. Site offers geography materials, information on the state geography bee, travel opportunities, workshops, state frameworks, National Geographic lesson plans, a listserv, and more. Some financial assistance for professional development is available. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Arkansas Historic Preservation Program | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| The AHPP identifies and preserves the state's historic resources. Their webpage offers numerous descriptions of sites to visit, tours, info on grant programs, and projects. A youth education component includes complete lesson plans for k-12 related historic sites in Arkansas, presentations, contests for students, and much more. The "site search" on the homepage accepts multiple words for searching and helps in exploring this extensive site. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| Arkansas History Discussion Group | |
| Host: Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries | |
| The site features a listserv for Arkansas history questions and links to other sources on state history, biography. Users can submit questions and read answers provided by other interested researchers. | |
| Record last updated: 6/2/2009 |
| Arkansas IDEAS (Internet Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools) | |
| Host: Arkansas Educational Television Network & Arkansas Department of Education | |
| A partnership between AETN and ADE provides videos, workshops for teachers, telecourses, classroom instruction and summer camps for kids to learn about television production. Offers professional development opportunities and online courses which accrue ADE credit. Has many teaching resources for technology-enhanced lesson plans, including PBS lesson plans and an online library of resources. Teachers with an Arkansas license may register for a password. | |
| Record last updated: 4/17/2009 |
| Arkansas Judiciary: Information For Educators | |
| Host: Arkansas Supreme Court | |
| This site gives contact information for teachers who would like to take their students to view the Arkansas Supreme Court in action. The site has full text of recent Ark. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions, and provides links to the Arkansas Code, Court Rules, and other resources that will interest teachers of history and government. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Arkansas K-12 Distance Learning Curriculum Portal | |
| Host: ADE & SW Arkansas Educational Cooperative | |
| Funded by the Arkansas Dept. of Education and Act 2325 of 2005, this site provides a portal to Arkansas K-12 Content Provider Websites. Includes documents explaining distance education in the state, hosts online classrooms, news, discussion boards, podcasts, and links to other distance education sites in Arkansas. Open to any elementary through secondary subject areas. Content is for students, teachers, and administrators. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Arkansas Kids and Family Fun | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism | |
| Describes vacation opportunities in Arkansas, devotes a section to teacher resources, includes games and downloads, facts about Arkansas, state parks, attractions by regions, short biographies of famous Arkansans, teacher's booklets, calendar of events, and educational programs. Links to park websites for information on camping, hiking and more. | |
| Record last updated: 5/6/2009 |
| Arkansas Leadership Academy | |
| Host: Consortium of Higher Education, Government, and Business | |
| Established in 1991 as a partnership among universities, professional associations, educational cooperatives, the Arkansas Department of Education and others, with the mission of developing educational leaders. Institutes for superintendents, principals, teachers, and coaches (group leaders) are available. Site has a calendar and descriptions of programs to be held at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and includes some content from presentations that can be viewed. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| Arkansas Library Association | |
| Host: Arkansas Library Association | |
| The mission of the state's library association is "to further the professional development of all library staff members; to foster communication and cooperation among librarians, trustees and friends of libraries; to increase the visibility of libraries..." The annual fall conference provides an opportunity for school librarians and other K-12 educators to obtain quality professional development credit. There is a program track for school librarians/children’s services public librarians and many other opportunities for professional growth. | |
| Record last updated: 10/3/2008 |
| Arkansas Multi-Agency Wetland Planning Team | |
| Host: Arkansas Soil & Water Conservation Commission et al | |
| State agency representatives promoting wetland conservation work together to educate the public and encourage preservation programs. Content includes management of the wetland resources, posters, a teacher's tour, and an online walking tour of exceptional photographs of state wetlands areas. | |
| Record last updated: 10/3/2008 |
| Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| Charged with protecting natural areas in the state, the Commission's site offers activity guides and lesson plans on the ecosystem, habitats, and endangered species of Arkansas. An image library features photographs of plants, animals, and natural areas. Students and teachers can participate in citizen science surveys. Staff present programs and workshops. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Arkansas Reading Association | |
| Host: Arkansas Reading Association | |
| An affiliate of the International Reading Association, this professional organization of individuals, institutions and councils is dedicated to promoting reading and developing literacy. Conferences, awards, college scholarships, research grants are part of their work. | |
| Record last updated: 7/1/2008 |
| Arkansas Renewable Energy | |
| Host: Arkansas Energy Office | |
| This site includes information on teaching about renewable energy resources in the classroom for wind, solar, and water technologies. Includes lesson plans, classroom materials, and energy projects. | |
| Record last updated: 2/27/2009 |
| Arkansas Science Teachers Association | |
| Host: Arkansas Science Teachers Association | |
| Professional association for teachers of biology, geology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Site includes safety standards, news, science fair info, grants, news, lesson plans, frameworks, and contacts to specialists at the state level who assist teachers around the state. | |
| Record last updated: 2/27/2009 |
| Arkansas Secretary of State | |
| Host: Arkansas Secretary of State | |
| The mission of this branch is to educate the people of the state about Arkansas history, the capitol, and citizenship. "That information is provided through a variety of formats, from websites, events and publications to guided tours, exhibits and travelling presentations." The Education Resources link has interactive games and other materials easily adapted for classroom use to teach students about Arkansas state government. Office coordinates programs such as Young Voters Month, Sister Cities, teacher in-service workshops, and other educational programs. Has a link to the Secretary of State's Kid's Page. | |
| Record last updated: 5/6/2009 |
| Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The ASBTDC aids small businesses in development throughout the state of Arkansas. It is a university-based program with six offices in the state. They serve to increase economic competitiveness by providing marketing research, consulting services, training, and news alerts. | |
| Record last updated: 9/22/2009 |
| Arkansas Space Grant Consortium | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The mission of the consortium is to promote the involvement of the state in NASA activities. Their plans include programs directed to K-12 schools and the public that increase awareness of NASA's mission and purpose. They sponsor aerospace lectures open to the public, undergraduate college scholarships, and continuing education programs for K-12 teachers. | |
| Record last updated: 7/10/2008 |
| Arkansas State Parks | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism | |
| Provides information on planning field trips to Arkansas state parks and content such as historic background and teacher's guides for each area. Includes information on hands-on activites for students. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Arkansas Victim Assistance Academy | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The academy provides one week of intensive training on the UALR campus for victim service providers working in the state. There is a cost for the program with the option of reimbursement, and a limited number of students can be accepted. The curriculum includes the history of victim advocacy, dynamics of the criminal and juvenile justice systems, mental health needs, legal issues for victim advocates, domestic violence, child victimization, sexual assault victims, substance abuse, and vicarious victimization. Course is appropriate for school counselors. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| Arkansas Virtual High School | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Education | |
| AVHS is a project funded by the Arkansas Dept. of Education to provide an online alternative learning environment for students with scheduling conflicts, those that are homebound, and other special circumstances. The curriculum included is for grades 9-12. Affiliate Schools provide monitoring of participating students and technical assistance. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Arkansas.gov | |
| Host: State of Arkansas | |
| Official website for the state of Arkansas. The site's purpose, in brief, is to provide a public service to citizens and businesses through "access to government services and government information." The extensive content covers, for example, the branches of government, state agencies, regulations, travel, industry, agriculture, services and other information about the state that can be used by teachers, parents, and students. The education section includes links to programs, museums, state facts, teacher licensure, school facility information, and many other aspects of the state. A search engine and directory of schools and colleges is available. Includes link to YouTube channel and flickr photo gallery. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| ArkansasEd.org | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Education | |
| This is the state's main education portal. The website from the State Department of Education covers all aspects of education for Arkansas administrators, teachers, students, and parents. It includes, for example, resources for lesson plans, homework sites, the state's education directories, laws and regulations, calendar of upcoming events, and information on many education projects and issues. Also provides the links for districts, the home school office, the educational service cooperatives, and the public charter schools. | |
| Record last updated: 7/1/2008 |
| ARKTESOL: Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages | |
| Host: Officers of the Association | |
| ARKTESOL (also called ARTESOL) is the state organization for teachers of English to speakers of other languages. They maintain a listserv to exchange teaching ideas and sponsor conferences for continuing education, serving ESL professionals in schools, colleges, and communities. | |
| Record last updated: 10/23/2008 |
| Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas | |
| Host: City of Pine Bluff, Ark. | |
| The center is "a place for practicing, teaching, performing, enjoying, and understanding the Arts and Sciences." Includes information about current workshops, events, theatre productions, acting classes, and exhibits. | |
| Record last updated: 4/16/2009 |
| Books for Arkansas Students' Education (BASE) | |
| Host: Butler Center and Central Arkansas Library System | |
| Describes a program to provide free books about Arkansas' natural, cultural, and political history to public high schools. Free resource for high schools. Schools are allotted books based on the economic need of their district. The books are distributed through the University of Arkansas Press. | |
| Record last updated: 8/1/2008 |
| Brown Chair in Literacy Initiative | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| The initiative to "improve literacy throughout the state and beyond its borders" and to "forge partnerships [with]... a broad array of literacy professionals." Supports research, teaching, and outreach projects in four areas: literacy for adults, the workplace, k-16, and through the family. Links to workshops for teachers, publications, literacy organizations in Arkansas and nationally. Describes literacy courses offered for teachers and student oral history projects. | |
| Record last updated: 6/1/2009 |
| Butler Center Digital Collections | |
| Host: Central Arkansas Library System | |
| Featues audio and video collections of interviews and lectures about Arkansas history. Includes lesson plans that are searchable by grade level, ADE curriculum frameworks, and resource content. A current highlight is the Aftermath Collection that tracks changes in Pulaski County following the desegregation crisis of 1957. | |
| Record last updated: 11/3/2009 |
| Butler Center For Arkansas Studies | |
| Host: Central Arkansas Library System | |
| Created at CALS in 1997, the Butler Center "is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and interpreting the history of Arkansas." Education resources include lesson plans searchable by grade level, ADE curriculum frameworks, and resource content; The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture (free online), and Books for Arkansas Students Education (BASE, a free book program for public high schools in the state). The Center also offers a professional development course in Arkansas history for educators. See also the Ed Portal's links to the Butler Center's digital collections and blogs on Arkansas history. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Butler Center for Arkansas Studies Blog | |
| Host: Central Arkansas Library System | |
| This blog "is set up to be a new avenue to encourage discussion between the Butler Center, other historical professionals, and our patrons out there in the blogosphere." Begun in May 2008, the blog already offers many topics from the Arkansas Studies Institute (follow its progress) and the Arkansas Korean War Project to the YouTube of Arkansas History. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Census State Data Center | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The center is the official representative of the U.S. Bureau of the Census in Arkansas. The tasks of this center include promoting the census, dispersing information gathered by the census, and providing technical assistance to understand census information. | |
| Record last updated: 4/7/2009 |
| Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| CAST "focuses on research, education, outreach, and applications in geomatics, including GIS (geographic information systems), geospatial analysis and modeling, high density survey, enterprise spatial databases, remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, geospatial interoperability and other areas." Sponsors tours, workshops, training sessions, to promote the transfer of geospatial technologies to schools, communities, government agencies, and the private sector. K-12 outreach is part of their work. Student internships available. Links to EAST Geospatial Virtual Camp that allows students to explore GIS and GPS software by themselves. To go directly to the Online Geospacial Courses for k-12 students connect to http://www.cast.uark.edu/home/education/k-12/geo-online-courses.html | |
| Record last updated: 7/10/2008 |
| Center for Economic Development Education | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The center offers "training, planning, and development services to economic developers and economic development organizations." Training is provided to work toward advanced certificates. The site includes information about the curriculum, professional designation of the program, and orientation information. | |
| Record last updated: 4/7/2009 |
| Center for Gifted Education | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The center provides services and programs for teachers, administrators, and families of talented students. They provide graduate education, pre-college programs, and professional development for those interested in working with talented students. Programs are available for licensure, a master's in education, and a doctorate in education. A summer and Saturdays master's program is also available. | |
| Record last updated: 11/16/2009 |
| Center for Lifelong Learning | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith | |
| The Center provides credit and non-credit learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Programs include services for seniors, performing arts classes, lectures by campus scholars, travel tours, on-campus as well as online classes, foreign language courses, employee training and professional development for teachers. | |
| Record last updated: 4/17/2009 |
| Center for Literacy | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| Established at UALR in 2006, the Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy Model is a school-reform model dedicated to increasing student achievement. "The model uses literacy as a tool for measuring school improvement in four related areas: student learning, teacher perceptions, school climate, and school processes.” Site has descriptive content on reading recovery, intervention groups, powerpoints by experts, a discussion board, and a schedule of institutes and conferences. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Center for Mathematics and Science Education | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Monticello | |
| Sponsored by the School of Education on the UAM campus, the mission of the Center is "to improve mathematics and science education in Southeast Arkansas by implementing programs which enhance math and science knowledge of students and teachers." Has a calendar of workshops for teachers, including summer training short courses. | |
| Record last updated: 7/24/2008 |
| Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMASE) | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| "One of twelve mathematics and science centers on university and college campuses around the state, CMASE provides quality resources and materials to the home, private and public education community." This is also the Arkansas NASA Educator Resource Center, the only one in the state. Has a calendar of events for children and adults around Arkansas. Lesson plans and links for teachers; events, contests, games for children. Scientific Living offers 20 short videos (< 2 minutes each) with discussion guides on space and space exploration, short science stories useful as multimedia supplements in teaching. | |
| Record last updated: 7/24/2008 |
| Community School of the Arts | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The UALR Community School of the Arts offers non-credit instruction in the arts to students of all ages without audition or formal application. Classes are generally taught in the UALR Fine Arts Building. Children and adults interact with college faculty and professional artists. Instruction is available in acting, drawing, painting, pottery, photography, guitar, piano, flute, violin, viola, cello, bass, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, voice, percussion, ballet, Chinese language, to name a few. | |
| Record last updated: 4/16/2009 |
| Cooperative Extension Service | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| The Cooperative Extension Service is the educational arm of the Division of Agriculture in the University of Arkansas system. The web site provides research-based information for homes, families, gardening, health, agriculture, youth and many other topics. | |
| Record last updated: 7/1/2008 |
| Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| The DAH "offers a variety of educational packages for teachers, students, and parties interested in learning more about Arkansas's historical, cultural, natural, and artistic heritage.” Provides lesson plans and curriculum guides on topics related to state history, architecture, Indians, bio-diversity and more. Offers traveling exhibits, workshops, and a calendar of events and speakers. Extensive resources for educators. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| Department of Education Reform | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| EDRE was established in 2005, through a substantial private gift and matching funds, in the U. of A. College of Education and Health Professions. The Department is committed to producing "high-quality research that will inform policymakers, scholars, parents, teachers, administrators and the general public about policies and practices that could improve the performance of schools.." The Education Working Paper archive includes the full text of research reports on topics such as accountability, achievement, school choice, leadership, school finance, and teacher quality. Videos of presentations by visiting scholars are linked. There is a calendar of the upcoming speakers. Includes the Office for Education Policy which offers newsletters, policy briefs, web-based resources, and consultation about current education policy issues. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| ECAP: Engineering Career Awareness Program | |
| Host: University of Arkansas. College of Engineering | |
| "The ECAP program is an engineering diversity recruitment-to-graduation opportunity for students. Imagine the opportunity to experience the University of Arkansas College of Engineering while still in high school." For high school students who have an interest in mathematics and science this program offers a change to explore the possibility of a degree in engineering and a chance for financial support. | |
| Record last updated: 7/1/2009 |
| Economics Arkansas | |
| Host: Arkansas Council of Economic Education | |
| “The mission of Economics Arkansas is to promote economic literacy and the economic-way of thinking to students in Arkansas by empowering educators to teach the fourth “r,” real life economics.” Teacher resources includes lessons correlated to the frameworks, videos, projects to participate in, in-service training for teachers, and financial grants for teachers. Hosts student contests such as the Stock Market Game and a poster contest. Arkansas has six university-based centers. Includes information on the Bessie B. Moore awards program for teachers and the Polly M. Jackson teacher certification program. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) for Arkansas | |
| Host: U.S. Department of Education | |
| Ed.gov, the Education Resource Organizations Directory provides links to Arkansas agencies addressing needs such as child care, adult education, special education, literacy, technical education, grants, libraries, health, and postsecondary education. | |
| Record last updated: 4/6/2009 |
| Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture | |
| Host: Butler Center, Central Arkansas Library System | |
| This project of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Little Rock Public Library "strives to offer a definitive, comprehensive, and accurate record of the twenty-fifth state." Researchers can browse by subject categories, time periods, gender, ethnicity, type of content, or use a search feature to retrieve full articles with bibliographies, media, and photos. Links for lesson plans are included for many articles. Information for contributors is also available on this actively growing Web site. | |
| Record last updated: 11/20/2008 |
| Geographic Maps and Geographic Information Systems | |
| Host: University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville | |
| Site includes printed maps and aerial photographs, U.S., state and local links, international links, UA library local holdings. Information about GIS available including definitions, user policies, software, map viewers, training, and downloading, scanning, and printing. | |
| Record last updated: 10/24/2008 |
| GK-12 Outreach--The KIDS Program | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| The KIDS Program: Teaching the Science in Everyday Life is a project funded by NSF "to develop inquiry-based science and engineering education in Arkansas middle schools." It is "an interdisciplinary program focused on electronics and optics that will initiate a new effort to teach mathematics, science, and technology..." Site includes lesson plans developed by teachers and a calendar of summer training for teachers. Highlights results of NW Arkansas school programs presented on NPR radio and on the website. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| Health Information for the Public | |
| Host: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | |
| This site lists a number of health information resources available to the general public. Many of the links are free to use. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| Historic Arkansas Museum | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| Formerly called Arkansas Territorial Restoration, the museum offers fieldtrips for students to experience Arkansas frontier life hands-on and resources to assist teachers even if a visit is not possible. Materials have been developed by grade levels. There are downloadable resources, a loan box program, information on planning student visits, and professional development opportunities for teachers. The museum features "Arkansas Made" products such as arts, furniture, silver, pottery, quilts, firearms, and tools. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Indians of Arkansas | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| "This website provides information and educational resources for students, teachers, and life-long learners interested in Arkansas Indian history—a history which began 30,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, and extends to the present." Site includes learning exercises, writing prompts, and information about Arkansas Indians throughout history. | |
| Record last updated: 7/9/2008 |
| Libraries in Arkansas | |
| Host: Arkansas.gov | |
| Locate public and academic libraries based on county, city, or zip code. Searchable database or link through an interactive map. Includes street address, phone numbers, e-mail, and a link to each library's website. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| LitTunes | |
| Host: Christian Goering, U. of A. faculty | |
| This site provides educators with extensive resources to support using popular music in the classroom. It highlights the connection between literature and music. "Recognizing music's power to influence thought, style, and culture is the first step toward incorporating pop tunes into classroom lessons in a way that inspires students to learn in a language and style unique to them." The site features essays, lesson plans, research, links to lyrics and to additional classroom tools, as well as a large database of song to literature connections. | |
| Record last updated: 4/19/2009 |
| Mid-America Science Museum | |
| Host: The Smithsonian Institute | |
| "Mid-America Science Museum is a first-rate tourist destination and home to Arkansas’ largest hands-on science center where knowledge of science electrifies, technology surrounds, imagination blooms, and wonders never cease. Experienced staff and volunteers welcome you to a great family attraction where young and young-at-heart discover, create, and experiment to make learning fun at the first Smithsonian Affiliate in Arkansas." | |
| Record last updated: 5/6/2009 |
| Mosaic Templars Cultural Center | |
| Host: Department of Arkansas Heritage | |
| The Center is dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the achievements of black Arkansans, especially in politics, business, and the arts. It has lesson plans on civil rights, the artist Isaac Scott Hathaway, and musician William Grant Still. Frameworks are addressed in the lesson plans. It offers classroom presentations, adult education programs, museum tours, museum-based programs, and resources and training for teachers. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| National Office for Research on Measurement and Evaluation Systems (NORMES) | |
| Host: University of Arkansas and the National Office of Research, Measurement and Evaluation | |
| "The goal of the NORMES website is to provide a readily accessible source for reliable educational achievement data in Arkansas." Site reports achievement data to track the results of school improvement efforts. Provides tools to assess the data and an "Ask the researchers" question service. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| Northeast Arkansas Mathematics and Science Education Partnership | |
| Host: Arkansas State University | |
| This site is, "a joint effort by the Rural and Delta Mathematics and Science Educational Institutes to assist educators in their quest to provide quality education in Arkansas." Information about conferences, science fairs, workshops, teacher loans. | |
| Record last updated: 7/28/2008 |
| Online Writing Lab--O.W.L. | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| The site was developed to serve students and community members who would like help outside of regular business hours. Writing tutors can help students in the UALR network develop professional writing skills, identify error patterns in their writing, improve citation skills, and better understand assignments. Students may submit writing samples by email and tutors will usually reply within 24 hours. Many pages available on the site address common writing and citation problems and are available for anyone to use. | |
| Record last updated: 4/17/2009 |
| Ozarks Unlimited Resources Cooperative--O.U.R. Co-op | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Education | |
| Site includes a calendar of professional development events, and services in the areas of distance learning, early childhood education, early childhood special education, math, reading first, gifted and talented, science, technology, and workforce education. Includes links to cooperating schools. | |
| Record last updated: 6/2/2009 |
| Partners in Health Sciences | |
| Host: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | |
| This program was developed in 1991 to improve k-12 health science education statewide. The site links to a sickle cell virtual lab and to study material for the human physiological systems. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| PhysTEC--Physics Teacher Education Coalition | |
| Host: University of Arkansas and the American Physical Society | |
| PhysTEC is an NSF supported coalition of physicists and physics teachers whose goal is to improve science teaching. The project builds relationships between physical science teachers, science departments, the education department, and the regional school systems. The coalition hosts teacher-in-residence programs and continuing education. Scholarships for future high school teachers are offered. | |
| Record last updated: 4/15/2009 |
| Presidential Studies | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| A public service of UALR's program in presidential studies, this site organizes links to websites with information, photos, documents, audio and video files relating to the American Presidency. Virtual tours related to President Bill Clinton in Arkansas and links to lesson plans and teacher resources on presidents, such as portraits and documents, are featured. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History | |
| Host: Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville | |
| The Center's mission is "to document the history of Arkansas through the collection of spoken memories and visual records, preserve the collection in perpetuity, and connect Arkansans and the world to the collection through the Internet, TV broadcasts, educational programs, and other means." The site offers transcriptions of over 200 oral interviews and will be adding audio and video. | |
| Record last updated: 7/8/2008 |
| Quality Writing Center | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| The Center serves the UA campus but it is included because of the online content that any educator or student can use.The "Resources for Students" has handouts for grammar, essay composition,job application materials, citing sources, and help for writers with English second language. | |
| Record last updated: 4/24/2009 |
| Rock Art in Arkansas | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| A website about rock art in the state throughout history, intended for use by archeologists, educators, students, and the general public. Site includes quick facts, articles, interpretations, technical papers, resources, a database, picture gallery, and an area just for kids. | |
| Record last updated: 11/6/2008 |
| School Choice Demonstration Project | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Department of Education Reform | |
| Describes the history and concept of charter schools, summarizing the related laws and policies in the state of Arkansas. Includes a directory of charter schools in the state, with statistics and data about their programs. | |
| Record last updated: 8/25/2008 |
| Shiloh Museum of Ozark History | |
| Host: City of Springdale, Ark. | |
| The museum is dedicated to preserving and studying the history of the Arkansas Ozarks, focusing on six counties in Northwest Arkansas. An education link provides information on discovery boxes available for loan to teachers. Has workshops and videos on local topics. Kids pages have content such as recipes, games, school history, and descriptions of everyday life for children in earlier years. School Programs index includes curriculum frameworks and activities for teaching local history topics to k-8 students. | |
| Record last updated: 2/27/2009 |
| Spatial Analysis Laboratory | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Monticello | |
| Everything you want to know about GPS or GIS. This site has been developed by Dr. Robert Weih, who has been working in spatial analysis for over 25 years. The site offers free, downloadable software and links to other useful sites. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| Special Education | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Education | |
| Site includes information about becoming a special educator, learning disabilities, information about teacher resources, funding, and medicaid. | |
| Record last updated: 7/22/2008 |
| State and County QuickFacts | |
| Host: U.S. Census Bureau | |
| This site includes the latest census information for Arkansas and for other states compared to national information. Is a useful online research tool on demographics, housing, and business of the state. | |
| Record last updated: 6/1/2009 |
| Students: First Choice Arkansas | |
| Host: Arkansas Dept. of Higher Education | |
| Everything you need to know to get started on a higher education in Arkansas. Information is included for financial aid, scholarships, registering for the SAT, etc. Links to public four-year and two-year and to independent colleges and universities in the state. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Teach Arkansas | |
| Host: Arkansas Department of Education | |
| The Non-Traditional Licensure Progrman (NTLP) allows candidates who hold a bachelor's degree and meet other criteria to become certified teachers. Classes are offered in the summer and on Saturdays in a two-year program. The course includes a mentoring component, portfolio development, teaching in accredited schools, and pre-and post program assessments. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Teachers' Resources from Special Collections | |
| Host: Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville | |
| Using the resources held in the libraries' archives, Special Collections staff have developed several poster series with lesson plans. There is a set on outstanding Arkansas women leaders, one on important African Americans in Arkansas, and one on the civil rights movement in Arkansas. Includes a bibliography of books, articles, and videos. | |
| Record last updated: 7/2/2008 |
| Teen Health: Information and Resources for High School | |
| Host: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | |
| This webpage was created as a resource to provide relevant health information and educational materials for high school students, parents, and educators. Medical databases for in-depth research and resources for medical programs and careers are also included. | |
| Record last updated: 6/18/2008 |
| Texarkana Museums System | |
| Host: American Association of Museums | |
| Provides links to Museum of Regional History and Wilbur Smith Research Library, Discovery Place Children's Museum, and Ace of Clubs House. | |
| Record last updated: 7/29/2008 |
| UA Professional Development Academy | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| Part of the College of Education and Health Professions at the U. of A., the Academy intends to help fulfill the University's mission as a land-grant institution of serving the state. The office will work to assess teachers' needs and identify campus resources that can help. Program planning is underway and will address the state requirement for continuing education hours for k-12 teachers. The calendar of events is under development. | |
| Record last updated: 4/3/2009 |
| UA Study Abroad and International Exchange | |
| Host: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| This office "administers summer, semester and year long study abroad programs for UA students as well as exchanges between the UA & other Universities abroad." While exchange programs are directed to college students, incoming freshmen in the Fulbright College may want to apply for the Global Perspectives living communities. There is no extra charge for participating in these international residential learning communities. | |
| Record last updated: 11/3/2009 |
| UALR Children International | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | |
| Since 1994 Children International has had its only U.S. site at UALR and worked with parents and partners to provide children in the Little Rock Public schools with educational enrichment, health care, and family assistance. The organization helps more than 330,000 children in eleven countries. Among their programs are dental services, assistance with school supplies, summer camps, tutoring, college prep, and leadership. After-school classes include, for example, chess, dance, gospel choir, art, drumming, and fitness. The site describes volunteer and service learning opportunities. | |
| Record last updated: 4/16/2009 |
| UAM Athletic Summer Camps | |
| Host: University of Arkansas at Monticello | |
| Central list announcing summer sports camps on the Monticello campus for elementary and secondary school students. Announces dates and costs for each camp and links to registration information for each. | |
| Record last updated: 6/30/2009 |
| Welcome the Children Project | |
| Host: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | |
| UAMS Partners for Inclusive Communities is addressing the needs of Latino children in early childhood. Originally known as Nuestra Familia, they provide training on cultural differences, second language acquisition, and assessing children for possible developmental delays. This project is funded by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. Events, courses, professional institutes and other training opportunities and efforts are listed on the site. | |
| Record last updated: 4/18/2009 |
| Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation | |
| Host: Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation | |
| WRF provide funds to organizations to improve the lives of Arkansans through the areas of economic development; education; and economic, racial, and social justice. The "For Teachers" portion of their site links to free resources for teachers, including content on topics such as the Elaine Riot; Japanese Americans during World War II, and a Science Grant Program. | |
| Record last updated: 5/1/2009 |
