Arkansas Legislation & Guides
Arkansas Dyslexia Resource Guide
The purpose of the guide is to provide school districts, public schools, and teachers with guidance to meet Ark. Code Ann. §6-14-601.
R.I.S.E. (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Arkansas encourages a culture of reading by coordinating a statewide reading campaign with community partners, parents, and teachers to establish the importance of reading in homes, schools, and communities.
Arkansas Special Education
& IEP Guide
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a free, written plan that helps students with disabilities in public schools receive specialized instruction and support services.
Arkansas Reading Legislation Guidance
This document provides clarification on pertinent literacy legislation that districts are required to implement. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has developed rules and regulations to clarify components of the law.
Arkansas Section 504 Guidance Manual
A resource guide for procedures and policies on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for Arkansas school systems.
The goal of a 504 plan is to ensure that students with disabilities can get a free education that meets their needs.