ATC hosted two virtual site visits on September 18-20 for the new Arkansas State Review and Science of Reading Audit that are required under LEARNS...
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U of A College of Ed Celebrates Service to Arkansas
Arkansas Teacher Corps staff attended the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions’ “Service to Arkansas” celebration earlier this month in Fayetteville. Dean...
ATC Presented to AR Joint Education Committee
ATC executive director Brandon Lucius and ATC faculty director Dr. Sarah McKenzie spoke about the Arkansas Teacher Corps fellowship as part of a larger presentation...
U of A Celebrates ATC’s 10th Anniversary
The University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions hosted a small reception celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Arkansas Teacher Corps program on...
ATC Joins National Network of Rural Educators
Arkansas Teacher Corps is partnering with the Rural Community Alliance to serve as the leads for the Rural School Collaborative's new Arkansas & Delta regional hub. The partnership will provide ATC an opportunity to engage in collaborative learning with other rural teacher corps programs through the U.S., while making RSC programs like the Grants In Place Fellows and National Signature Project Award available to teachers in Arkansas.
ATC Staff Hold Team Retreat at DeGray Lake
Arkansas Teacher Corps staff gathered on September 12-14 for a retreat at DeGray Lake State Park in Bismarck, AR. For new staff and returning team members alike, the three-day retreat provided the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, reconnect, and build community among our team. From core values to program expectations to PD logistics, the ATC team is ready for the 2022-23 year!
ATC Receives $205,800 Grant For Fellow Support
Arkansas Teacher Corps was awarded a grant totaling $205,800 by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) in August 2022. Grant funds will provide additional supports for fellows in the areas of teacher licensure, wraparound support, and educator wellness for the 2022-23 school year.
Arkansas Teacher Corps Named UA Outstanding Team
Arkansas Teacher Corps was awarded the annual Outstanding Team Award for 2021 by the University of Arkansas Staff Senate. This honor celebrates ATC's successful transition to a new virtual coaching platform in response to the COVID-19 pandemic while increasing the amount of feedback per fellow and fellows' overall satisfaction with coaching.
ATC Receives $131,250 Grant to Support Fellows
Arkansas Teacher Corps was awarded a grant totaling $131,250 by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) in March 2022. Grant funds will provide additional supports for fellows in the areas of teacher licensure, wraparound support, and social-emotional learning for the 2021-22 school year.
Virtual Coaching Model Sees Greater Fellow Growth
Arkansas Teacher Corps made a quick pivot to virtual coaching when COVID hit Arkansas schools in 2020. Since then, our team's focus on continual learning and improvement have led us to formalize a technology plan, fully implement a comprehensive virtual coaching platform, and see our teacher-fellows make unprecedented gains: increased teacher satisfaction, retention, and growth.
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