Arkansas

Easy steps for renewing a teaching license in AR:

1. Get information about state renewal requirements and the staff professional development process for teachers in AR. Professional Learning Board is an approved ADE PD Provider in Arkansas.
   
   
2. Find and take classes online for teachers:
   
   PD Hour (watch a quick FAQ video)
   Get a Certificate of Completion
   
Semester Graduate Credit (watch a quick FAQ video)
Get an official transcript from a regionally accredited university


3. Record hours
   Free PD tracker included at no cost with all courses.


4. Save or submit your total hours for renewal.

• Technology for Student Learning (1 Graduate Professional Development Credit - Un…

  

  We live in a technologically advanced world. But, for teachers, the hallmark question is to understand how we can effectively use this technology to enhance student learning in the classroom. This online course will shine light on the multi-faceted uses of technology in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to choose technology for the classroom, be techno-savvy especially in the use of iPads and how to flip a traditional classroom to one with innovative instructional methods designed for enhancing student learning.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $55 university credit
  Total Price = $195
• Technology for Today's Classroom (1 Graduate Professional Development Credit - U…

  

  Protecting children is the role and responsibility of every teacher. Educators taking this course examine professional behaviors and boundaries while becoming aware of red flags that might indicate a child is being abused.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $55 university credit
  Total Price = $195
• Understanding Special Learning Populations (1 Graduate Professional Development …

  

  As educators, we all face situations where we accommodate students with special needs in our classrooms. In such situations, how can we modulate our teaching to ensure that we reach each and every child? This course is designed to help educators encourage and maximize each child’s potential. Terms like Autism, ADHD, learning disability and gifted learners are being constantly used. What do they mean? What makes these children unique? And most importantly, how as an educator can you enhance these students’ learning ability? These are questions that are answered in this course.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $55 university credit
  Total Price = $195
• Visual Aids in the Classroom (1 Graduate Professional Development Credit - Unive…

  

  Visuals in the classroom enable both showing and telling. Today, visuals are at par with words in daily communication. Using bulletin boards is not a new teaching idea but this course delves into the details of creating effective and attractive classroom visuals. Teachers look at creating different types of visuals to ensure student participation.

  Pay $140 today
  Pay $55 university credit
  Total Price = $195