Family and Community Engagement

The Arkansas Department of Education recognizes and supports families, the child’s first and most important teachers, as essential partners for student success through engaging in meaningful communication to provide an effective learning experience for each student. Click the banner for more resources.

What's new for SMACtalk in 2023-2024?

SMACtalk for Parents - This year features a parent blog with first-person perspective from folks who care deeply about keeping our children safe and healthy online. We'll also continue to refresh and publish new parent posters for schools and districts to share.