Assignment of Professional Development for Non-licensed Personnel
ArkansasIDEAS accounts are assigned according to the individual's designation in the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS). There are two types of designations in AELS, Non-Licensed and Certified Teacher.
- Certified teachers have access to all courses available from ArkansasIDEAS.
- Non-Licensed accounts have a limited number of courses available.
Before assigning ArkansasIDEAS professional development courses to non-licensed personnel, please check the list below. If the course is not listed, it is unavailable to non-licensed account holders. As more courses are made available, this list is updated, so be sure to check back periodically.
Attention: Individual courses cannot be added to non-licensed accounts, nor can non-licensed accounts be upgraded to certified teacher or given access to the Certified Teacher Audience courses. This is based on intellectual property rights and copyrighted materials provided by subject matter experts at the time the course was created.
The Science of Reading Part 02: An Overview
Dr. Wendy Farone connects research behind the science of reading to classroom instruction with an analysis of four theoretical models of reading: Scarborough's Rope Model, the Simple View of Reading, the Four-Part Processing Model, and Ehri's Phases of Word-Reading Development. She discusses the research that is the basis for these models and relates each one to instructional practices, assessments, and interventions for K-12 classrooms.
The Science of Reading: An Overview is the second course in the 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path. It was recorded on January 5, 2018 at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center in Little Rock, 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 03: The Reading Brain
The Reading Brain with Dr. Kenneth Pugh is the third course in the 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path. In this course Dr. Pugh, President and Director of Research at Haskins Laboratory, discusses recent studies dealing with the neuronal connections made as typically and atypically developing children learn to read. The focus of his presentation is on the various ways neuroscience and its emerging technologies can inform intervention and teaching practices.
The Science of Reading: The Reading Brain was recorded on March 5, 2018 at the Science of Reading Conference in Hot Springs, 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 04: Essential Elements
Dr. Wendy Farone shares an overview of the Five Essential Elements of Effective Reading Instruction and the research that serves as the basis for each of the five elements. Join us as she delves into the skills and the evidence-based practices that we should see at the elementary and secondary levels.
The Science of Reading: Essential Elements is the fourth course in the 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path. It was recorded on January 5, 2018 at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center in Little Rock, 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 05: Phonology
Phonological awareness is the foundation on which skilled reading is built. In The Science of Reading: Phonology, Dr. Wendy Farone explores this essential element. In defining the concept and discussing the research behind phonology, she clarifies why it is such a critical skill for children learning to read and how it applies to classroom instruction in elementary school and beyond.
Continue through the Science of Reading learning path with Dr. Wendy Farone and The Science of Reading: Phonology. This is the fifth course in the series and was recorded on January 5, 2018 at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Science of Reading Part 06: Critical Foundational Skills - Decoding
Stacey Mahurin, a Speech Pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist, dives into the decoding side of phonics skills. Ms. Mahurin explains how students progress through various stages of development and what concepts and skills students must master in order to become confident decoders. Although most phonics skills should be mastered by the end of elementary, there are advanced skills older students should continue to work on. Ms. Mahurin discusses phonics instruction for middle and secondary students and how to assess these older students when reading difficulties are suspected.
Critical Foundational Skills - Decoding is the sixth course in the 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path. It was recorded on August 7, 2018 at the John Gould Fletcher Library in Little Rock, 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 07: Critical Foundational Skills - Encoding
Join Stacey Mahurin, a Speech Pathologist and Certified Academic Language Therapist, as she explores the encoding side of phonics. Ms. Mahurin explains the stages of development, involving layers of concepts and skills, students must progress through to become capable spellers. Just as with decoding, many encoding skills should be mastered by the end of elementary but there are advanced skills and concepts older students must continue to practice. Ms. Mahurin discusses what encoding instruction looks like for middle and secondary students.
Critical Foundational Skills - Encoding is the seventh course in the 15.5-hour Science of Reading learning path. It was recorded on August 7, 2018 at the John Gould Fletcher Library in Little Rock, 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 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.
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.