Arkansas Department of Education-Arkansas School For the Blind

Arkansas School for the Blind has been serving students since 1859. Located in Little Rock, Ark., the school provides education to blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind individuals. Its core curriculum areas include Braille, nemeth code, adaptive technology, daily living skills, adaptive physical education, and orientation and mobility. The school additionally offers music and art programs and various extracurricular activities. Arkansas School for the Blind is a member of the Arkansas Activities Association and The North Central Association of Schools for the Blind. Its athletic department provides various programs, including track, wrestling, homecoming and cheerleading. The school also offers several programs, such as jumpstart summer job training, fine arts, and deaf and blind programs for students.

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is dedicated to enhancing the educational landscape of Arkansas through innovative programs and resources that aim to empower students and families. Under the leadership of Secretary Jacob Oliva, ADE focuses on equitable educational opportunities and career readiness initiatives across all levels of schooling. With various initiatives like the ChildcareAR portal and the AR-APP, ADE continues to streamline access to educational resources for families and local education agencies. The department's vision emphasizes that every Arkansan should be prepared, supported, and inspired to succeed in school, career, community, and life. Generated from the website

Bismarck Elementary School provides a variety of educational programs to more than 340 students in kindergarten through grade four. It conducts classes in art, music, computer applications and physical education. The school provides Title 1 and special education programs for gifted and talented students. It maintains a library that provides curriculum-related materials and leisure reading options for students. The school additionally operates a parent-teacher organization that encourages parental involvement in children s education. It supplies various stationery items, such as pencils, glues, crayons, markers, tapes, pocket folders, erasers, scissors, pens, rulers, notebooks and tissue boxes. The school s staff includes secretaries, nurses, counselors and speech therapists. It is a part of Bismarck Public Schools, which is a school district that serves over 1,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12 through its schools. Bismarck Elementary School is located in Bismarck, Ark.