The Science of Reading Part 07: Critical Foundational Skills - Encoding

The Science of Reading Part 08: Permanent Word Storage

Exactly how is it that we read and remember words? How does understanding permanent word storage lead to better instruction? In The Science of Reading: Permanent Word Storage, Professor of Psychology at UNY Cortland Dr. David Kilpatrick uses years of research, as well as his own experience working with students, to answer these questions. Join Dr. Kilpatrick in exploring how word-level reading and sight vocabulary work, why some children struggle in these areas, and what effective instruction for these struggling students should include.

Permanent Word Storage is the eighth course in the 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path. It was recorded on October 19, 2018 at the Amy Sanders Library in Sherwood, Arkansas. This series was developed to help Arkansas educators meet the requirements in the Right to Read Act (Act 1063 of 2017).

The Science of Reading Part 01: The Right to Read Act

Imagine how many of Arkansas's students would benefit if all of their teachers had a deeper understanding of literacy development. In this introductory course, Johnny Key, Arkansas Commissioner of Education, and Stacy Smith, Assistant Commissioner for Learning Services, explain the importance of having that basic knowledge of the science of reading and why it is important to use evidence-based research to inform literacy instruction. The discussion also encompasses goals of the Reading Initiative for Student Excellence (R.I.S.E.) and The Right to Read Act (Act 1063 of 2017).

The 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path begins with this course, The Right to Read Act, which was recorded at The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies on February 6, 2018. This series was developed to help Arkansas educators meet the requirements in the Right to Read Act (Act 1063 of 2017).

Financial Literacy Unit Five: Money Management and Financial Planning

Money can be a touchy subject many people tend to avoid in conversation. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, shares her knowledge of money management and financial planning. Ms. Wray explores how different types of taxes and loans work, discussing important knowledge for financial success in every stage of life. She also highlights the importance of planning for future financial security, sharing insight on college savings, retirement options, and wills. In the final segment of this course Ms. Wray describes the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Program and explains the next step for CTE teachers seeking certification.

This is the final course in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 21, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Food Safety: Hygiene, Cleaning, and Sanitizing

Hygiene, Cleaning, and Sanitizing is the first course in the three-part Food Safety training series.

Appropriate cleaning and sanitation procedures, along with proper hygiene management, are the basics of any good food safety program and the first line of defense against all types of contamination in a restaurant or classroom. In this course, Leanne Bradley, an Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, discusses these basics of food safety. She describes necessary policies for personal and workplace hygiene and for using gloves correctly. Ms. Bradley also covers acceptable methods for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, dishes, and equipment, as well as guidelines for the storage of all cleaning and cooking equipment.

This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 20, 2018.

Food Safety: The Flow of Food and Active Managerial Control Systems

The Flow of Food and Active Managerial Control Systems is the second course in the three-part Food Safety training series.

All food handlers, whether they are students or restaurant employees, need to understand the processes involved in the movement of food through an establishment. In this course, Leanne Bradley, an Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, discusses the flow of food, as well as the procedures and plans essential to maintaining that flow. She describes, in detail, the flow of food through an establishment and the safety guidelines for each process. Since natural disasters and accidents can happen unexpectedly, disrupting the flow of food, Ms. Bradley also covers crisis management plans for a variety of situations.

This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 20 and 21, 2018.

Food Safety: Foodborne Illness and Pest Control

Foodborne Illness and Pest Control is the final course in the three-part Food Safety training series.

Although they may be unsettling topics to dwell on, foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, pest infestations, and inspections should be understood by anyone who handles food. In this course, Leanne Bradley, an Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, shares in-depth descriptions, guidelines, and prevention strategies regarding the various contaminants and allergens that cause different types of illnesses and allergic reactions. Ms. Bradley discusses how to prevent pest infestations and what to do if pests have already found their way into a facility. She also examines the steps of an inspection and the importance of preparing for one by conducting a self-inspection.

This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 21, 2018.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 7 - Network Services

Securing network services is a multi-faceted endeavor. Dr. Chuck Gardner begins by explaining some industry basics regarding security concepts then explores the vulnerabilities and options for securing: emails, web applications, remote access, and DNS security.  He concludes with an overview of the logging lab activity.

Network Services is the seventh module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 8 - Forensics

Network administrators can prevent most attacks on a network, but when an incident occurs, their response to the incident is critical. After an event has occurred, critical strategies for event detection, system logging and monitoring, and analysis of network traffic all need to work together to resolve the incident and shore up network defenses. From knowing normal to constructing the timeline of a security incident, the Forensics module ties together all of the best practices from previous modules in the series.

Forensics is the eighth module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

Financial Literacy Unit One: Money, Budgeting, and Banking

A degree of financial literacy is necessary in order to become financially successful and maintain that success. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, delves into the basics of financial literacy. Ms. Wray begins by describing the functions and roles of money, taxation, pay, and interest. She digs deeper into the basics of finance, examining things like attainable goals and how to make good budgeting and banking choices. Throughout the course Ms. Wray encourages participants to research all options before any financial decision.

This course is the first in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 21, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.