As part of Arkansas Celebrates America250, ArkansasIDEAS is excited to host a professional development challenge for educators. As always, ArkansasIDEAS is committed to discovering engaging strategies to connect both licensed and non-licensed teachers with high-quality professional development training. Learn along with us each month starting now, as we celebrate our country’s anniversary with America250-related content that also adds up to credit hours and gives you a chance to receive an amazing educational prize package!
The challenge integrates Arkansas history, civic engagement and interdisciplinary learning, helping to build anticipation across the state as we look ahead to July 4, 2026.
To participate, educators must complete the following list of courses on ArkansasIDEAS and LinkedIn Learning. The challenge is open to licensed and non-licensed K–12 educators in Arkansas.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Visit ArkansasIDEAS.org or scan the QR code below. Log in to ArkansasIDEAS.org and click on the ArkansasIDEAS Celebrates America250 PD Challenge on the dashboard.
2. Take a different ArkansasIDEAS or LinkedIn Learning course each month. Some months offer more than one course to choose from. If a course is already completed, that’s a head start! Courses may be completed in any order.
From now to June 4, 2026, enjoy this year-long opportunity to grow professionally while honoring our nation’s 250 anniversary! Participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for an exciting educational prize package! The winner will be announced July 4, 2026. Join hundreds of Arkansas educators who are embracing new learning opportunities and making a difference. Learning never looked so rewarding.
More information can be found at ArkansasIDEAS.org.
ArkansasIDEAS seeks to increase educators’ knowledge and enhance their professional skills, deepen their understanding and appreciation for the varied needs of students, and enhance educators’ capacity to facilitate the learning success of all students.