** NOTICE **
AELS fingerprint appointments will not be available after Wednesday, June 25th.
We will continue working to restore service and will post an announcement when we can again offer the service. If you need an AELS background check after June 25th, you might contact the offices listed below.
We will restore service as soon as we can.
The Office of Teacher Licensure and Support Services provides a full range of services for students. The primary purpose is to assist students with requirements necessary to complete early field experiences, internships, and subsequently licensure. Responsiveness to students’ needs is a primary goal of this office. This office provides well-planned and organized procedures in the areas of requirements for early field experiences, entry into internship, professional licensure processing, and general information dissemination.
This office assists with teacher licensure by processing initial applications and add-ons, updating faculty licenses, verifying Arkansas licensure and program completion of persons applying for licensure in other states, and processing applications for and maintaining liaison with the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. It provides Praxis information and transcript evaluations for individuals wishing to teach. Scholarships for education students is also available.
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The Office of Teacher Licensure and Support Services is located in Crabaugh 308, 1310 N. El Paso Ave, Russellville. We are adjacent to the Hull Physical Education Building, near the football field. Please come visit us. This office provides assistance to Arkansas Tech students and alumni for all educator preparation programs.