The Arkansas Department of Education allows for teachers licensed in grades K-6 to attain an endorsement in teaching ages 3 and 4. Those individuals who wish to attain this endorsement must hold a K-6 license before beginning the endorsement process. Credentials to teach ages 3 and 4 are added to the K-6 license. In order to gain the endorsement, students must complete the following four courses with an overall cumulative grade point of 3.000 (B) or better with no grade of less than a C.

Interested parties should contact the Department of Teacher Education for more information.

As per Act 1063 of 2017, the Right to Read Act, Elementary licensure requires completing one of the Prescribed Pathways for Proficiency related to the scientific knowledge and practices in reading instruction. Documentation of this proficiency must be met using a prescribed pathway prior to applying for this endorsement area; documentation may be required at the point of application for the endorsement. Coursework toward the endorsement may be taken while working toward the license and/or proficiency.