New account

Thank you for using ArkansasIDEAS for your professional development needs.

Please read the following carefully before beginning your application process:
  • This service is for licensed and non-licensed K-12 Arkansas school employees, including teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support staff.
  • The system verifies users through the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS)
  • It is important that the fields listed below match what is listed in the Arkansas AELS system.
  • If enrolled in an educator preparation program, eligibility for an ArkansasIDEAS account begins once a state background check with the Arkansas Department of Education is verified and the individual is listed in the AELS database.
For assistance, please contact the ArkansasIDEAS Help Desk:​
Email: ideas@myarkansaspbs.org
Phone: (800) 488-6689
Mon-Fri | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Closed on Arkansas State Holidays

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There are required fields in this form marked .
Choose your username and password
Usernames cannot be changed. Please do not use an email address as your username as those often have the potential to change.
Suggested username: firstname.lastname
The password must have at least 8 characters, at least 1 digit(s), at least 1 lower case letter(s), at least 1 upper case letter(s)
More details
Please ensure the following fields match your AELS records. If you are unsure you may search for your information at their website: https://aels.ade.arkansas.gov/AELS/Search.aspx
Other
Date of BirthRequired field
   Calendar
Help with Choose organization
You must search for your organization. Type the name of your organization in the search box and click the blue search button. Click on your organization and click ok.
If you are not associated with a school district or you cannot locate your organization, please search for and select Other.
Site policy agreement
Link to site policy agreement