Colleges of Education provide information on bachelors degrees for high school graduates and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees for Career Changers. State schools with MAT programs include ASU, HSU, SAU, UAF, UALR, UAM,  UAPB & UCA.

Attendees browse the Exhibit Hall before attending a Non-Traditional Licensure Program Information Session.

ADE Non-Traditional Licensure Program Advisor Ann Deloney explains the NTL program to a potential candidate. Career Changers have their choice between NTL and university MAT programs.

ADE Special Education represents the subject with the highest need for highly qualified classroom teachers.

ADE Professional Licensure shares the requirements for teacher and administrator licensure leading to highly qualified status.

Lucreita Norris explains the benefits of ADHE’s STAR Program and other financial aid opportunities to potential teachers.

All Arkansas educators must pass a federal and state background check.

Officers from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office