Steps in Obtaining aN INITIAL OR STANDARD Arkansas License (ONLINE)

 

• DO NOT submit this application until you have all coursework completed, have completed the IDEA professional development modules, have a satisfactory exit portfolio, completed electronic surveys, and all required testing.
• BEFORE beginning this application, you must be prepared to pay the $75.00 license fee. You will not be able to submit your license application without entering your payment information. Have your credit/debit card ready.

 

 Step 1:  Click here to log into AELS             

1. 1. Select AELS Educator Login Site
   2. Select Apply for a Standard License
   3. Select First-time Licensure (recent graduate from an Arkansas institution)
   4. Select Arkansas Tech University

 Step 2:  Complete the information requested on the pages that follow.

Part 1 – Background Check Information

• 1. If the system does not indicate your background checks are completed, mark YES to indicate each is completed.
  2. Click the box to indicate that you acknowledge that all coursework must be documented by providing original college transcripts. (Dr. Bell: Do I need to remove this step?)

Part 2 -- Profile Information

• 1. Review your profile information. Use the Update button if you need to make changes and click Save.
  2. In the Contact section, you must have at least one primary email and one primary phone number.
  3. Update your employment information if necessary and Save.
  4. Click the box to indicate all information is correct.
  5. Click Continue.

Part 3 – Application Information

• 1. Complete the application information by accurately responding to the questions.
  2. Type your first and last name to serve as your electronic signature.
  3. Click Submit.

Part 4 – Fee Payment

• 1. Click Make Payment and enter your payment information.
  2. Click Confirm, review your information and click SUBMIT.
  3. Print receipt.
  4. Click Continue License Application.
  5. Review application information. Electronically sign and submit.

Note: Your license application has been submitted when you see the message “Your license application has been successfully submitted.”

Steps in Obtaining a Provisional Arkansas Licensure (ONLINE)

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What do I need to be eligible for a provisional license?

1. Letter of Intent to Hire from the school district. 
2. Passing Praxis subject assessment(s) for your content area.
3. Approved AELS Background check less than one (1) year old at the time of licensing.
4. Completion of all required Arkansas IDEAS learning modules. Verify you have completed all of them using the chart below. Once you complete these, please go to your Record of Learning in your IDEAS account and email it to Ms. Kim Tate at ktate4@atu.edu. 

Course I.D.	Course Title	Required Hours
AHB 25002	Arkansas History Overview** **Required for all teacher candidates except Elementary Ed K-6, Middle Level Social Studies 4-8, and Secondary Social Studies 7-12. For these exceptions, you will meet the requirement because you must complete a class in Arkansas History (HIST  2153 or HIST 4153).	2 hours
ERB 21002	Be the Reason: The Educator's Role in Combating Child Maltreatment	2 hours
PIC 14447	The Six Components of Parental Involvement for Teachers	2.5 hours
HWB 15058	Gatekeepers: Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness	3 hours
HWB 23022	Identifying Bullying Behaviors and Prevention Strategies	2 hours
ERB 18063	Human Trafficking: Arkansas Act 765 of 2017 - Arkansas Cases	1 hour
HWG 14003	Dyslexia: A Three-Part Professional Awareness	1 hour

* If you are in the MAT or M.ED. Special Education program, completion of required Ethics training (listed below in Step 1).

** Secondary/Middle School Social Studies candidates ONLY must also have taken a required Arkansas History course OR have completed an appropriate IDEAS training replacement.

Submitting the required documentation for review

Step 1:  Click here to submit the required documentation listed below for Dr. Bell's review. 

1. Ethics Training Verification PDF  -  If you are a MAT or MED Special Education candidate, complete the following three courses on Arkansas IDEAS.  Once you've completed the three Ethics IDEAS training modules, click here to fill out your DESE Ethics Training verification PDF form. (Save a copy of the completed form and submit it in your upload "packet.")

   1. 1. ERC 20059 - Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB) Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators: Ethical Scenarios in Education (2020)

      2. ERC 19048 - Professional LIcensure Standards Board (PLSB) - The Code of Ethics Training Video (2018)

      3. TCC 14435 - Professional Licensure Standards Board (PLSB) Social Media Guidelines

2. Record of Learning PDF for the IDEAS professional development certificates.
3. Proof of Intent to Hire from the district.  Please download and have your employer complete the Provisional Recommendation form.  (If your employer sends you a letter on the school's letterhead, you may upload it instead.)  You will be asked to upload this form and submit it with your provisional packet.  

4. PDF copy of your Passing Praxis subject assessment score(s).

How do I submit my application?

Step 1:  Submit the online application for a provisional license by logging in below.

 Click here to log into AELS             

1. Select AELS Educator Login Site
2. Select Apply for a Provisional License
3. Choose the type of Provisional License you are seeking:  Provisional Non-Traditional MAT or M.Ed. in Special Education
4. Select your Education Preparation Program: Arkansas Tech University
5. Complete the information requested on the pages that follow

Part 1 – Background Check Information

• • If the system does not indicate your background checks are completed, mark YES to indicate each is completed.
  • Click the box to indicate that you acknowledge that all coursework must be documented by providing original college transcripts. (Dr. Bell: Do I need to remove this step?)

Part 2 -- Profile Information

• • Review your profile information. Use the Update button if you need to make changes.  Be sure to click Save.
  • In the Contact section, you must have at least one primary email and one primary phone number.
  • Update your employment information if necessary.
  • Click the box to indicate all information is correct.
  • Click Continue.

Part 3 – Application Information

• • Complete the application information by accurately responding to the questions.
  • Type your first and last name to serve as your electronic signature.
  • Click Submit.

Part 4 – Fee Payment

• • Click Make Payment and enter your payment information.
  • Click Confirm, review your information and click SUBMIT.
  • Print receipt.
  • Click Continue License Application.
  • Review application information. Electronically sign and submit.

Note: Your license application has been submitted when you see the message “Your license application has been successfully submitted.”

Dr. Bell will verify your eligibility for a provisional license. Next, he will forward the required supporting documents to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Allow 2-3 weeks for your application to be processed and your license issued.

QUESTIONS?

For questions, please contact Ms. Kim Tate at (479) 964-0583 ext. 2203 or email her at ktate4@atu.edu.

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1. Complete Licensure Application.
   • Log in to  https://aels.ade.arkansas.gov/AELS/Account/TeacherLogin.aspx.
   • Follow the steps outlined in this instructional PDF.

Click Here for Information to Add License

To view additional information about Adding an Area to your teaching license, please refer to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's website here: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/educator-effectiveness/educator-licensure/adding-to-a-license. For additional questions, please contact Ms. Kim Tate at (479) 964-0583 ext. 2203 or email her at ktate4@atu.edu.

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