Online Professional Development for Arkansas Teachers
Earn PD hours online to meet Arkansas educator license renewal requirements.
Professional Development Requirements for Arkansas Teachers
Educators in Arkansas must complete 36 hours of professional development annually. These hours must include specific topics outlined by the Arkansas Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and are often fulfilled within a school district, but independently completed courses may also be approved by DESE.
The Teacher’s Academy offers IACET-accredited online courses that support educators’ professional development goals. Our self-paced, online PD for teachers offers flexibility and content aligned with Arkansas requirements—plus downloadable certificates for documentation.
Professional Development Schedule
Professional development requirements for all licensed teachers on a 5-year rotation.
Name | Description | Hours |
Mandated Reporters [6-61-133] | Training on identifying signs of child maltreatment. | 2 Hours |
Mental Health Awareness | Training designed to identify early warning signs regarding mental health, suicide, and prevention. | 2 Hours |
Teen Suicide Awareness and Prevention [6-17-708] | Training designed to identify early warning signs regarding suicide and prevention. | 2 Hours |
Bullying Prevention [6-17-711] | Training outlining requirements for schools and personnel regarding bullying incidents and prevention | 2 Hours |
Online PD Hours for Arkansas Private School Teachers
Private and Christian school educators in Arkansas can use The Teacher’s Academy’s courses to fulfill professional development requirements. As an ACSI-approved provider, The Teacher’s Academy offers approved online PD courses designed to meet CEU requirements and provide enrichment opportunities for non-public school teachers.
Benefits of Our Online Professional Development for Arkansas Educators
- Professional development for educators aligned with Arkansas Department of Elementary & Secondary Education standards
- Approved online PD—eligible for district and state-level approval
- IACET-accredited online classes for teachers’ professional development
- Self-paced learning—available 24/7 with instant access
- Cost-effective options for individual teachers or school-wide staff
- Downloadable certificates for license renewal or school documentation
- Courses cover high-demand topics: SEL, inclusion, technology, and more
Whether you’re looking to maintain your license or grow in your role, our online professional development points are accepted by Arkansas school districts and provide clear documentation with completion certificates.
Start Your Online Professional Development Today
Whether you’re looking to fulfill teacher license renewal courses or complete educators’ professional development hours, our flexible, accredited options can help.
Sample featured courses include:
Why Choose The Teacher’s Academy?
Supports Arkansas-required training topics
IACET-accredited and recognized by most school districts
Online PD for teachers that’s practical, relevant, and self-paced
Certificate of completion provided instantly
Easy documentation for teacher license renewal courses
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Keeping Up with State Teacher’s License Requirements
The Teacher’s Academy designs its online classes for teachers’ professional development to align with Arkansas guidelines. However, each educator is responsible for confirming course approval with their local school district or the Arkansas Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
