Brad Williams Licensure Advisor
Current Teachers
Grow as an Educator
As a teacher, there are many ways for you to expand your impact, increase your earnings, improve your craft and grow professionally.
Career Options
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Earn a Masterʼs Degree
Whether youʼre looking to get a masterʼs in your subject area or in education, there is an online degree program in Arkansas for you. With a Teacher Opportunity Grant, you can be reimbursed for up to $3000 per year in continuing education.
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Become a National Board Certified Teacher
Teachers who receive the National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) certification (which can take up to three years to complete) have demonstrated their understanding of national, rigorous teaching standards as well as their ability to implement educational practices that are research-based. Some districts may offer financial incentives for NBCT.
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Add an Area to Your Licensure
There are two ways to add areas to your teacher licensure:
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Testing Out
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Completing a Program of Study and Required Assessment
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Earn Master or Lead Teacher Designation
The Career Continuum provides teachers with pathways that create opportunities for professional growth and transformational leadership while remaining in classrooms, where they have the greatest impact on student achievement.