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.
Portraits of Courage: The Story of Women's Suffrage in Arkansas
In Search of Arkansas
Men and Women of Distinction: Gene L. Hatfield
Born in 1925 in Conway, Gene L. Hatfield is one of the state's most prolific artists, with paintings and sculptures numbering in the thousands. His work is most closely compared to that of the post-impressionist masters. A true Renaissance man, Hatfield has tested his hand in nearly every form of artistic expression—acting, writing, song, dance, painting and sculpture—and continues to challenge preconceived ideas of what is and is not art. In this documentary, narrated by Nicole and Gene Hatfield's daughter, Mathilda Hatfield, and featuring interviews with the artist himself, viewers get an intimate portrayal of one of Arkansas' renowned men of letters.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Gene L. Hatfield, 1921-2017
Men and Women of Distinction: Jane Krutz
Most people in Arkansas would recognize Jane Krutz as the face or "voice" of AETN from her regular appearances during the network's pledge drives. But in an interview with David Pryor, "Miss Jane" reveals herself as more than an advocate for PBS, but a woman who has devoted her life to volunteer efforts across the state. In this episode of Men and Women of Distinction, join us as we take a closer look at a woman whose indomitable spirit has enriched the lives of all Arkansans.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Jane Krutz 1925-2012
Men and Women of Distinction: Francis McBeth
Francis McBeth was an internationally recognized composer and conductor who began his career in 1957 as professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. After retiring in 1996, McBeth began touring the world, conducting in forty-eight states plus Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada. His works totaled more than 100 compositions for orchestra, band, choral piano, organ, voice, and chamber performances. He is credited for making the symphony more appealing to the greater populous by sparking an interest in classical music in the average person.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
William Francis McBeth 1933 - 2012
Men and Women of Distinction: Sid McMath
Sid McMath was born in Columbia County, Arkansas on June 14, 1912. He attended law school at the University of Arkansas and served thirty-six years with the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in WWII he became active in Hot Springs politics to fight the corruption in local government. He served two terms as Arkansas’s thirty-fourth governor from 1949-1953, which was a time of remarkable change in Arkansas. He continued to fight for a better life for all Arkansans in the years following his governorship.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Sidney Sanders McMath 1912-2003
Men and Women of Distinction: Korto Momolu
A little girl forced from her African home by a violent coup, Korto Momolu held firm to her dreams and rose to the top of high fashion. She first burst onto the scene with two appearances on the reality series Project Runway and never looked back, becoming a fixture at New York's fashion week and building on her desire to make couture available to all women. Far from the bright lights, Korto now knows that home is where the heart is -- and her heart is here in Arkansas.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Disclaimer: The course contains video footage that may not be suitable for all audiences.
Men and Women of Distinction: David Pryor
Former U.S. Senator and Arkansas Governor David Pryor is interviewed by Roy Reed and Ernie Dumas to discuss his childhood in Camden, his years as a state representative, his years in Congress, and his race against Sen. John L. McClellan in 1972. He also talks about his two terms as governor of Arkansas and his 1978 race for the Senate.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Men and Women of Distinction: Ray Rodgers
Amateur boxing's Ray Rodgers has a wit as sharp as any jab, and his one-liners come at you in combinations. His disarming humor and no-nonsense approach have taken him from amateur boxer to coach to the top leadership posts in a sport to which he's dedicated more than seventy years of service. His skills as a "cutman" are legendary, and he's worked the corners of some of professional boxing's greatest champions. His most enduring legacy, however, is his tireless commitment to the countless young people he has mentored away from the streets and toward a better life through education.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Men and Women of Distinction: Mike Beebe
Former Governor Mike Beebe comes from humble beginnings in Amagon, Arkansas. He spent his youth traveling the states with his mother before graduating from Newport High School in Newport, Arkansas, then going on to study political science at Arkansas State University. After earning a law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, he joined a small law practice in Searcy, Arkansas, where he met his wife, Ginger. Shortly after starting a successful law career, Beebe sought out a seat on the Arkansas Senate - a seat that was uncontested for his twenty-year tenure. Mike Beebe's time in the Senate was just the beginning of his career in politics. This course breaks down his childhood, his time as a lawyer, his early political accomplishments, and, finally, his two distinguished terms as Governor of Arkansas.
Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by Act 969 of 2013.
Warning: The course contains language that may not be suitable for all audiences.