Meeting together in-person for the first time since February 2021, the Arkansas Teacher Corps staff met at the beautiful DeGray Lake State Park Resort in Bismarck, AR for a beginning-of-year kickoff retreat. Over the course of two days, the ATC team learned more about each other, normed on expectations for communication and collaboration, and set shared goals for recruiting and retaining even more fellows in the Arkansas Delta.
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Preliminary Findings Suggest Virtual Institute A Success
Preliminary findings of research conducted by a team of researchers from Auburn University suggest the Arkansas Teacher Corps (ATC) 2020 Summer Institute was a success despite an unprecedented 100% virtual format.
ATC Receives Tech Grant to Upgrade Virtual Coaching
Arkansas Teacher Corps (ATC), an alternative teacher certification program of the University of Arkansas, has been selected for one of twenty 2020 Video Observation Technology...
Strategic Plan 2025
“Growing Where Needed: A Strategic Plan for 2020-2025” highlights nine main priorities that will allow us to double the number of fellows supported each year, ultimately reaching over 40,000 students and saving nearly $2,000,000 through increased efficiencies.
Inviting You In on National Coming Out Day
This past Sunday was the 32nd celebration of the annual National Coming Out Day. It was first celebrated in the U.S. on the one-year anniversary...
Black Lives Still Matter
Dear ATC Family, It’s been more than a month since the murder of George Floyd, and we’ve seen much more discussion about racial justice and...
What We Do Know
Dear ATC Family, We suddenly all find ourselves in a moment of ultimate uncertainty. We don’t know how or when the COVID-19 pandemic might affect...
Facing Change
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” – Dr. Brené Brown Change is a physically and emotionally exhausting process, and, in today’s fast-paced...
Six Years Later, ATC Revisits Strategic Direction
ATC has continued to grow but the fundamental need remains unmet. As we celebrate the coming of a new year, it is important that we take time to reflect on the past. Your input is critical as we set goals and priorities, not just for next year but for the next five! Learn more about ATC's progress and the strategic planning process here.