The US Department of Education has designated the following areas as teacher shortage areas in Arkansas for the 2007-2008 school year.
Licensure Areas:
Art (P-12)
Middle Childhood Mathematics/Science (4-8)
Middle Childhood English/Language Arts/Social Studies (4-8)
Foreign Language (P-8, 7-12) French, German, Spanish
Science (7-12) Life/Earth Science, Physical/Earth Science
Mathematics (7-12)
Special Education Instructional Specialist (P-4, 4-12)
Special Education: Deaf Education
Special Education: Visually Impaired
Endorsement Areas:
Library Media
Guidance and Counseling
Gifted and Talented
Any teacher having a question concerning a loan, including the teacher shortage area deferment, should contact the Federal Student Aid Hotline at 1-800-433-3243 or go to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov for information or to request "The Guide to Federal Student Aid/2007-2008."
General questions should be directed to Mary A. Miller, US Department of Education Program and Management Analyst, at (202) 502-7824 or via e-mail at Mary.Miller@ed.gov