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5-Year Renewal Cycle

Professional Development for Arkansas Teachers

Aligned to TESS — earn your 60 Hours online with MTC Teach™.

60

Hours

5 Years

Renewal Cycle

11

CM modules available

Arkansas Renewal requirements

Requirements last verified

Requirements sourced from Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education — Educator Licensure. Always verify current requirements at the official state website.

Note:Standard Teaching License: 60 hours per 5-year renewal cycle. Verify current requirements at dese.ade.arkansas.gov.

Aligned to TESS

Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Arkansas Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS) is based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching and includes four domains: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.

Available professional learning

11 online modules — each aligned to TESS

All 11 Classroom Management modules are available in every state. Contact hours and framework alignment vary by jurisdiction.

1

Collaborative Classroom Rules

MOD-CM-01

2

Rewards and Consequences

MOD-CM-02

3

Procedures and Routines

MOD-CM-03

4

Effective Communication

MOD-CM-04

5

The Alex Effect

MOD-CM-05

6

Building Stability

MOD-CM-06

7

Igniting the Drive

MOD-CM-07

8

The Power of Positive

MOD-CM-08

9

Turning Down the Heat

MOD-CM-09

10

Partners in Learning

MOD-CM-10

11

Every Student Belongs

MOD-CM-11

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Arkansas teacher PD requirements and MTC Teach™

About This Information

PD requirements and framework information for Arkansas are sourced from Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education — Educator Licensure. MTC Teach™ modules are designed to align with Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS) but are not officially approved or endorsed by Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education — Educator Licensure. Always verify current renewal requirements directly with your state licensing authority before submitting PD hours for license renewal.

State PD data last verified: . Data may not reflect recent regulatory changes.

Professional Development and License Renewal Disclosure

YourClassMentor™ provides professional learning programs, completion documentation, and certificates of participation or completion. Acceptance of these programs, contact hours, or certificates toward educator license renewal or certification varies by state, licensing authority, license type, and individual circumstances. YourClassMentor™ does not guarantee that any course or certificate will satisfy a particular state's educator licensing or renewal requirements. It is the responsibility of each educator to verify acceptance, eligibility, and documentation requirements directly with their state Department of Education or applicable educator licensing authority before relying on YourClassMentor professional learning for license renewal. Unless specifically verified and stated, YourClassMentor™ does not represent that its courses are officially approved, accredited, or endorsed by a state licensing agency.