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Learn about the Arkansas Bilingual Interpreter Credential in Education (ABICE).
For more information, contact Project Director, Brenda Reynolds at bkreynol@uark.edu.
Participate in welcome the children project workshops:
- Workshops are scheduled on the Arkansas Professional Development Registry PDR
- And training is available by request. Administrators, contact us today to schedule FREE workshops at your site or via Zoom! Ask about free Technical Assistance for your program.
- We also partner with selected early childhood programs for ongoing training and coaching – working toward inclusive program models.
- Statewide training and technical assistance as well as customized training for Welcome the Children Partner Programs
- Research based content designed for Arkansas Early Childhood professionals
- Professional Development hours – PDR and AR Department of Education
- Interactive and engaging sessions
- Ideal for groups of 10-25 for customized learning
- Training can be offered in person or virtually
We are pleased to offer the following topics:
- Engaging all families
- Inclusion of children with disabilities
- Promoting positive behaviors
- Communication
- Supporting dual language learners
- Arkansas Bilingual Interpreter Credential in Education (ABICE)
- Collaborating with interpreters
Please complete the Request Training and TA form on the left hand side bar for information on a specific training.
View our YouTube Channel! Listen to bilingual children’s books and share with families and early childhood professionals!
Download the Welcome the Children flyer (PDF)
All WTC sessions are approved as professional development by ADE and early childhood PDR contact hours. Workshops support quality for AR Better Beginnings. WTC is funded by AR Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Office of Early Childhood and administered by Partners for Inclusive Communities, University of Arkansas, 1-800-342-2923 (V/TTY)