ArkansasIDEAS

ArkansasIDEAS ArkansasIDEAS connects K-12 educators with quality, ADE-approved PD and educational resources.

ArkansasIDEAS is Internet Delivered Education for Arkansas Schools. In 2005, the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 2318 which created a partnership between the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) to provide equitable access to high-quality, online professional development for all licensed educators in Arkansas.

ArkansasIDEAS was excited to meet Laura Fields, 3rd Grade Teacher at Dover Elementary School and Grand Prize Winner of t...
07/20/2026

ArkansasIDEAS was excited to meet Laura Fields, 3rd Grade Teacher at Dover Elementary School and Grand Prize Winner of the ArkansasIDEAS Celebrates America250 PD Challenge!

Thank you, Laura, for participating in this year-long journey of learning, growth, and celebration. We hope you enjoy your exciting educational prize package!

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07/04/2026

🇺🇸🎉 Happy Fourth of July!

Thank you for celebrating America250 with ArkansasIDEAS!

Congratulations to Laura Fields of Dover Elementary School for winning the ArkansasIDEAS Celebrates America250 PD Challenge prize package!

Thank you to the hundreds of educators across Arkansas who joined us in celebrating America's 250th anniversary through professional learning and growth. Your dedication to students and your commitment to lifelong learning inspire us every day.

💙 New Course Now Available on ArkansasIDEASChoose Tomorrow: Youth Su***de Awareness & PreventionSupporting student menta...
06/05/2026

💙 New Course Now Available on ArkansasIDEAS

Choose Tomorrow: Youth Su***de Awareness & Prevention

Supporting student mental health starts with awareness, connection, and timely action. This new course equips educators with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and respond appropriately when students are in crisis.

Through expert discussions, real-world scenarios, and personal stories, participants will explore:
✅ Youth su***de awareness and prevention
✅ The importance of relationships and communication
✅ How technology can pose risks—and serve as a prevention tool
✅ Strategies for responding to crises and supporting school communities

The course emphasizes a powerful message: small actions—listening, asking directly, and showing care—can save lives. Building a supportive school culture is one of the strongest ways to protect student well-being.

👉 Find out more at ArkansasIDEAS.org and help foster safe, connected school environments.

📢 New Course Now Available on ArkansasIDEAS!Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny CashDiscover the powerful story behind Arka...
06/04/2026

📢 New Course Now Available on ArkansasIDEAS!

Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

Discover the powerful story behind Arkansas’s decision to honor Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash with new statues in the U.S. Capitol. Through this documentary-based course, you’ll explore:

✅ The lives and legacies of Bates and Cash
✅ How adversity shaped their paths and purpose
✅ The role of art and storytelling in preserving history
✅ The significance of representation in Statuary Hall

Follow the journey from concept to creation—and see how courage, resilience, and compassion continue to shape Arkansas and the nation.

🎥 Watch now and bring Arkansas history to life in your learning!

06/02/2026

🎬 Now Available on ArkansasIDEAS!

Working Together: Building Meaningful Family and Community Engagement in Arkansas Schools

Family and community engagement plays a vital role in student success—and building those connections takes more than good intentions.

In this new course, host Freddie Scott (Arkansas Department of Education) guides educators through:
✔ Building trust with families
✔ Strengthening communication
✔ Creating inclusive engagement opportunities
✔ Leveraging community resources

Through expert insights and real examples from Arkansas schools, you’ll learn how to turn engagement plans into meaningful action that supports student achievement and well-being.

👉 Watch the video and explore the course today!

05/12/2026

The finish line is near! Complete your final course and register by June 4 to be eligible for recognition in the ArkansasIDEAS ACA250 PD Challenge.

Don’t miss out! Visit arkansasideas.org

Address

350 S Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR
72034

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

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+18004886689

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