§ 6-15-1006 - Assistance and support. - Arkansas Statutes

6-15-1006. Assistance and support.

(a) (1) The Department of Education will be structured to provide leadership, service, and support to public schools.

(2) Department professional staff will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in learning theory, best educational practices, resource utilization, research and data analysis, school law, instructional leadership, and school administration.

(b) (1) Department staff will conduct, sponsor, participate in, and support continuing education and professional development.

(2) The continuing education and professional development will be based on overall organizational improvement, performance evaluation results, statewide student achievement results, and current educational research and practice.

(c) The department will provide leadership in marshalling support for a quality and equitable educational system in the state. Department resources will be committed to supporting policy development and procedures that enable the Governor, the General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and business and professional organizations to work together in a positive and consistent manner to improve education in Arkansas.