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Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative - Services:
Background Checks & Live-Scan Fingerprinting
Step-by-Step Instructions for New Hires & Educator License Renewals
Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative - Services:
Background Checks & Live-Scan Fingerprinting
Step-by-Step Instructions for New Hires & Educator License Renewals
🚨 ABSOLUTELY NO DIGITAL / PHONE COPIES ACCEPTEDAll background paperwork and receipts MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRINTED prior to your appointment. Mobile screens or electronic versions cannot be accepted. Unprinted documents will require you to reschedule.
ABSOLUTELY NO DIGITAL / PHONE COPIES ACCEPTED
All background paperwork and receipts MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRINTED prior to your appointment.
Mobile screens or electronic versions cannot be accepted.
Unprinted documents will require you to reschedule.
Visit link to www.ar.gov/ADEbackground to submit fee via debit or credit card only.
- Enter your employer's Verification Code to start the process.
- YOU MUST PRINT YOUR RECEIPT showing the search ID / transaction code. Bring this physical receipt to your appointment.
Access the form on the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS) site. Complete all required fields online, print the completed form, and set it aside to bring to your appointment.
Log into the AELS Educator Login Site to complete your standard 5-year renewal application ($75 debit/credit card fee).
Professional Development (PD) Note: Continuous 5-year AR public school PD should automatically reflect after July 1. Do NOT upload PD certificates. If PD is not reflected, upload a Documentation of Professional Development Form signed by your administrator.
Visit link to www.ar.gov/ADEbackground to submit fee via debit or credit card only.
- Enter your employer's Verification Code to start the process.
- YOU MUST PRINT YOUR RECEIPT showing the search ID / transaction code. Bring this physical receipt to your appointment.
Access the form on the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS) site. Complete all required fields online, print the completed form, and set it aside to bring to your appointment.
Log into the AELS Educator Login Site to complete your standard 5-year renewal application ($75 debit/credit card fee).
Professional Development (PD) Note: Continuous 5-year AR public school PD should automatically reflect after July 1. Do NOT upload PD certificates. If PD is not reflected, upload a Documentation of Professional Development Form signed by your administrator.
Live-Scan Fingerprinting is available by appointment only. Please review operating hours and health guidelines before scheduling:
If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, respiratory infection, or virus exposure,
do not proceed with an appointment. Please wait until you are fully recovered and call to reschedule.
Monday – Thursday
• Morning: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Afternoon: 12:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Mary Horton
Phone: (870) 886-7717
Park Car
Call Staff
call 870-886-7717 to check in.
Remain in car until 5 minutes before scheduled time..
Do not bring in guests or children.
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Park Car
Call Staff
call 870-886-7717 to check in.
Remain in car until 5 minutes before scheduled time..
Do not bring in guests or children.
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