Assignment of Professional Development for Non-licensed Personnel

ArkansasIDEAS accounts are assigned according to the individual's designation in the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS). There are two types of designations in AELS, Non-Licensed and Certified Teacher.

  • Certified teachers have access to all courses available from ArkansasIDEAS.
  • Non-Licensed accounts have a limited number of courses available.

Before assigning ArkansasIDEAS professional development courses to non-licensed personnel, please check the list below. If the course is not listed, it is unavailable to non-licensed account holders. As more courses are made available, this list is updated, so be sure to check back periodically.

Attention: Individual courses cannot be added to non-licensed accounts, nor can non-licensed accounts be upgraded to certified teacher or given access to the Certified Teacher Audience courses. This is based on intellectual property rights and copyrighted materials provided by subject matter experts at the time the course was created.


 

In Search of Arkansas

The Encyclopedia of Arkansas, sponsored by the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS), is a helpful research tool for teachers and students.  In Search of Arkansas takes a look at how to navigate the historical database. Ms. Ali Welky, Assistant Editor of the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas (EoA), discusses the site's features and offers some suggestions for getting the most out of the EoA.

This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

CID AHB20009
TESS 1d,1a
LEADS None
Credit Hours 0.5
2020-21 Scheduled PD Library Media Specialist History & Government

Men and Women of Distinction: Miller Williams

The general public might remember Miller Williams as the man who delivered the inaugural poem at Bill Clinton's second inauguration; however, this Arkansas poet has secured literary stature far beyond this accomplishment. According to one critic who noted Williams' gritty, plain-spoken style he is described as the “Hank Williams of American poetry,” with poetry that is “read and understood by squirrel hunters and taxi drivers.” In this documentary, hosted by Ernie Dumas and featuring a one-on-one interview with Miller, viewers get an up-close and personal look at one of America’s great contemporary poets.

Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

Miller Williams, 1930-2015

CID AHA20055
TESS 1a
LEADS None
Credit Hours 0.5
2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government

Music in Arkansas: Origins

This course tracks the development of Arkansas’s rich musical heritage, beginning with the discovery of a 200 BC Hopewell panpipe and concluding as King Biscuit Time hits the airwaves in 1941 Helena. Origins explores Arkansas’s role in the development of fourteen distinct musical genres, as well as how the rich Arkansas soundscape has been influenced by shifts in culture and by Arkansas's unique geographical regions.

An educator guide and standards-alignment document is provided as a resource within this course for middle and secondary teachers who wish to use Origins in the classroom. The documentary-style segments and classroom resources have been developed with the Arkansas State Standards and the College, Career and Civic Life Framework in mind. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

CID AHB16030
TESS 4e,1a
LEADS None
Credit Hours 2
2016-17 Scheduled PD 2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government Fine Arts

Portraits of Courage: The Story of Women's Suffrage in Arkansas

The centuries-long fight for women's suffrage was slow and arduous. Suffragists around the world took part in parades and protests to garner support, while men in office challenged their colleagues to support or deny equal voting rights for women. The story of suffrage in Arkansas is largely undocumented and sometimes unclear. Portraits of Courage explores women's suffrage in The Natural State, taking a unique look at some of the more influential Arkansas suffragists as well as some of the national figures who inspired their fight. Combining creative reenactments and interviews with leading Arkansas historians, professors, and modern day activists, this course shows that while the Nineteenth Amendment celebrates its 100th anniversary, the lessons learned from its passage are just as relevant today.

An educator guide and standards-alignment document is provided as a resource with this course for middle and secondary teachers who wish to use Portraits in the classroom.

This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.


CID AHB20008
TESS 1a
LEADS None
Credit Hours 1.5
2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government

Men and Women of Distinction: Gene L. Hatfield

Born in 1925 in Conway, Gene L. Hatfield was one of the state's most prolific artists, with paintings and sculptures numbering in the thousands. His work is most closely compared to that of the post-impressionist masters. A true Renaissance man, Hatfield tested his hand in nearly every form of artistic expression—acting, writing, song, dance, painting and sculpture—and challenged preconceived ideas of what is and is not art. In this documentary, narrated by Nicole and Gene Hatfield's daughter, Mathilda Hatfield, and featuring interviews with the artist himself, viewers get an intimate portrayal of one of Arkansas' renowned men of letters.                              

Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

Gene L. Hatfield, 1921-2017

CID AHA20048
TESS 1a
LEADS None
Credit Hours 1
2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government Fine Arts

Men and Women of Distinction: Jane Krutz

Jane Krutz, a notable Arkansas woman who devoted her life to many volunteer efforts and to civic engagement in our state, including by advocating for public television, sits down with former U.S. Senator and Arkansas Governor David Pryor to discuss her life, volunteering, and civic engagement. In this episode of Men and Women of Distinction, join us as we take a closer look at an Arkansan whose indomitable spirit enriched many lives. 

Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

Jane Krutz, 1925-2012

    CID AHA20049
    TESS 1a
    LEADS None
    Credit Hours 0.5
    2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government

    Men and Women of Distinction: Francis McBeth

    Francis McBeth was an internationally recognized composer and conductor who began his career in 1957 as professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. After retiring in 1996, McBeth began touring the world, conducting in forty-eight states plus Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada. His works totaled more than 100 compositions for orchestra, band, choral piano, organ, voice, and chamber performances. He is credited for making the symphony more appealing to the greater populous by sparking an interest in classical music in the average person.

    Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

    William Francis McBeth, 1933 - 2012

    CID AHA20050
    TESS 1a
    LEADS None
    Credit Hours 0.5
    2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government

    Men and Women of Distinction: Sid McMath

    Sid McMath was born in Columbia County, Arkansas on June 14, 1912. He attended law school at the University of Arkansas and served thirty-six years with the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in World War II, he became active in Hot Springs politics to fight the corruption in local government. He served two terms as Arkansas’s thirty-fourth governor from 1949-1953, which was a time of remarkable change in Arkansas. He continued to fight for a better life for all Arkansans in the years following his governorship.

    Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

    Sidney Sanders McMath, 1912-2003

    CID AHA20051
    TESS 1a
    LEADS None
    Credit Hours 1.5
    2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government

    Men and Women of Distinction: Korto Momolu

    A little girl forced from her African home by a violent coup, Korto Momolu held firm to her dreams and rose to the top of high fashion. She first burst onto the scene with two appearances on the reality series Project Runway and never looked back, becoming a fixture at New York's fashion week and building on her desire to make couture available to all women. Far from the bright lights, Korto now knows that home is where the heart is -- and her heart is here in Arkansas.

    Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

    Disclaimer: The course contains video footage that may not be suitable for all audiences.

    CID AHA20052
    TESS 1a
    LEADS None
    Credit Hours 0.5
    2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government

    Men and Women of Distinction: David Pryor

    Former U.S. Senator and Arkansas Governor David Pryor is interviewed by Roy Reed and Ernie Dumas to discuss his childhood in Camden, his years as a state representative, his years in Congress, and his race against Sen. John L. McClellan in 1972. He also talks about his two terms as governor of Arkansas and his 1978 race for the Senate.

    Based on the Arkansas PBS series Men and Women of Distinction, each course features an Arkansan whose life has had a profound effect on the development of the state, the character of its people, or its image beyond our borders. By highlighting these men and women, the series allows history to be told by the voices of those who lived it. This course meets the scheduled Arkansas history requirement as set forth in the Rules Governing Professional Development and required by ACA 6-17-703.

    David Hampton Pryor, 1934-2024

    CID AHA20053
    TESS 1a
    LEADS None
    Credit Hours 2
    2020-21 Scheduled PD History & Government