Division of Elementary & Secondary Education

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 Career Education, earlier known as the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, serves youths, adults and individuals with disabilities. The department administers English as a Second Language and GED programs. Its Arkansas High-Tech Scholarship Program serves students enrolling in postsecondary technical courses. The Arkansas Department of Career Education also works in partnership with technical institutes. The department offers financial assistance through the Arkansas Technical Careers Student Loan Forgiveness Program. In addition, it provides courses in science, technology, marketing, sales, human services, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing. The Arkansas Department of Career Education offers work-based learning and support courses.

The Office of Special Education and Federal Programs at the Arkansas Department of Education in Little Rock, AR, works in collaboration with local school districts, educational service cooperatives, and state agencies to ensure that all children with disabilities in Arkansas receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). They provide statewide leadership support and services to schools, educators, students, families, and stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities, overseeing compliance, professional development, technical assistance, data analysis, budget management, and dispute resolution within the special education system. Generated from the website