Arkansas Is Expanding Access Without Lowering Standards

Arkansas is reimagining teacher preparation through on-the-job licensure pathways, residencies, and apprenticeship models designed to grow the educator workforce from within. As more candidates earn licensure while working, the challenge is ensuring those pathways deliver consistent, high-quality preparation.

EdPrep Partners supports Arkansas preparation programs and partners in strengthening coursework, clinical experiences, and teacher educator practices within these evolving models. We help align program expectations to real classroom demands, ensuring every candidate builds the skills needed to succeed from day one.