Welcome to Arkansas IDEAS Resources Page

The partnership of the Arkansas Educational Television Network and the Arkansas Department of Education is proud to present you with online resources to assist in your day-to-day educational needs.

Please review the content listed below for all your available resources.

Parental Resources

Visit the parental resources page for a very helpful list for other web sites that can be used in the classroom or provided to your students' parents.

All web sites have been reviewed for content and safety.

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AETN Partners

Would you like to know how this online professional development educational portal was made possible?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each professional development offering has a frequently asked questions section that will be of interest to busy K-12 educational professionals. Take a moment to review the FAQs attached to each course. This section will provide information that is frequently requested regarding professional development online courses in general, as well as access questions.

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User Manuals

The Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! system provides user manuals in print-friendly PDF documents for those individuals who prefer to handle paper while taking an online, technology delivered course.

The Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! system has two prerequisite orientation courses that provide practice using the training and testing modules prior to registering and taking online professional development courses. Locate the print versions under here and the online versions when you sign into the Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! system.

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AETN Streaming

AETN and the Arkansas Department of Education have partnered to provide Arkansas educators access to videostreaming services, which includes 20 hours of AETN-produced video on Arkansas studies, as part of AETN's IDEAS web portal.

This videostreaming service provides a comprehensive digital library containing more than 4,000 standards-based videos, 40,000 video segments, high-quality images, clip art and built-in tools to help educators throughout Arkansas integrate technology resources seamlessly into their lessons.

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Arkansas Department of Education

The purpose of the Arkansas Department of Education is to provide the highest quality leadership, service, and support to school districts and schools in order that they may provide equitable, quality education for all students in Arkansas public schools. With a staff of approximately 300 professionals, the ADE is firmly committed to this mission.

The Arkansas Department of Education strives to ensure that all children in the state have access to a quality education by providing educators, administrators and staff with leadership, resources and training.

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AETNKids.org

Growing up is an exciting journey for children and the adults who help shape their lives. Select any of the topics on this child and family-friendly website, and you and your elementary-age children will be taken to information, ideas and materials that you can use to enhance your educational journey together.

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Children's Programs

Welcome to the Children's Programs Page where AETN / PBS programs are catagorized by subject area and grade level. If you are searching for educational programming tailored for grades PreK through 6, then this is the resource for you!

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Government Resources

AETN presents Government Resources links for your viewing pleasure. This link includes the State of Arkansas home page, the Arkansas Legislature page, and the Arkansas Department of Education page home page.

Are you looking for government resources? Go to the State of Arkansas home page, and view the navigation bar selections.
http://accessarkansas.org/

Are you interested in following various bills and acts during the General Assembly? Log on to the Arkansas General Assembly home page.
Arkansas Legisture: http://arkleg.state.ar.us/

Are you looking for teacher-related information? Go to the Arkansas Department of Education home page, and view the navigation bar selections.
Arkansas Department of Education http://www.arkansased.org

Need information on Arkansas water resources and U.S. Geological Survey activities?
Water Resources of Arkansas http://ar.water.usgs.gov/

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