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Universities and Colleges
University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR The University of Arkansas at Monticello is located approximately 20 miles east of Warren adjacent to U. S. Highway 425. Situated in the pine forests of Southeast Arkansas on the edge of the rich Mississippi delta, the University is ideally located to serve the states educational needs and provides an excellent setting for the states only School of Forestry. The academic structure of UAM includes the following: College of General Studies Division of Agriculture School of Business Division of Computer Information Systems School of Arts and Humanities School of Education Division of Music School of Forest Resources School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences Division of Nursing School of social and Behavioral Sciences Visit the UA-M website here. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located approximately 45 miles north of Warren via U. S. Highway 63. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has program accreditation by the National League of Nursing, National Association for Schools of Music, American Home Economics Association, and the National Association for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. UAPB is a member of the American College of Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Association for State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the Association of American Colleges and the National Collegiate Honors Council. The academic structure of UAPB includes the following School of Agriculture, Fisheries & Human Sciences School of Arts and Sciences School of Business and Management School of Education University College General Studies Research Center Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Military Science (ROTC) Career Services Internet Courses Library Visit the UAPB website here. South Arkansas Community College El Dorado, AR Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff, AR Return to the top of the page VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center 800 North Walnut Warren, AR 71671 870-226-6920 FAX: 870-226-8506 Auto Mechanics Building Trades Business Careers Child Care Careers Computers Computer Drafting Forestry Health Careers Industrial Mechanics TEAM-UP with WAGE Certification UAM College of Technology - McGehee Arkansas Hwy 1 NE McGehee, AR 71654 870-222-5360 800-747-5360 UAM College of Technology - Crossett 1326 Hwy 52 W. Crossett, AR 71635 870-364-6414 Return to the top of the page PUBLIC SCHOOLS Bradley County enjoys excellent public schools at both Warren and Hermitage. The North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges accredit both school districts. The school districts are progressive with computer labs offered beginning in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Warren Public Schools The Warren Public School District where Academics Comes First consists of Eastside Elementary, Brunson Elementary, Warren Junior High and Warren High School. Enrollment for grades K-12 for the 2003-2004 school year is 1,589. Warren High School, home of the Lumberjacks, offers a myriad of options and activities through its many sports, clubs and musical offerings. The campus located at 803 North Walnut, houses grades ten through twelve. Plans are underway to reorganize the current education organizational structure to better meet the academic needs of the students in Warren. The high school will be renovated by adding eight additional classrooms to accommodate moving ninth grade students to the high school. Warren High School students regularly score very well on college entrance exams. They boast a large number of Arkansas Governors School entrants each year, and WHSs graduates regularly gain acceptance to top schools throughout Arkansas and the nation. Honors and advanced courses are available in English, Social Studies, Science and math. On a Mission is the motto of the Fighting Lumberjacks who boast back-to-back state championships in football in 2001 & 2002. Wide community and school support of its academic, athletic and extra-curricular programs carry the Lumberjack spirit far and wide across Arkansas. Warren High School students regularly attain All-Region and All-State band and choir honors. Its journalism students achieve national awards for their yearbook and newspaper publications. National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, JROTC, FBLA. HOSA, FFA, VICA, FCCA and other clubs offer service and leadership opportunities. Academic achievement at WHS is regularly recognized through the Renaissance program. Students receive discount cards from local merchants, access to the WHS student center, letter sweaters, pins and bars. Community sponsorship of a first semester breakfast and a second semester banquet are highlights of the program. SCHOOL LOCATIONS Eastside Elementary --- North Bradley Road 870-226-6761 Brunson Elementary --- Jack Scobey Drive 870-226-2351 Warren Middle School --- Jack Scobey Drive 870-226-2351 Warren High School --- 803 North Walnut 870-226-6736 Warren Public School Administration Office --- 308 Pine St. 870-226-2484 Return to the top of the page WARREN AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER (SEACBEC) Warren Area Vocational Center also known as Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center (SEACBEC) offers an extension service to Warren students in grades nine through twelve. In addition to Warren students, other students from five other school districts as well as adults in the community, are served by this educational facility. Visit the SEACBEC website here. Return to the top of the page ADULT & SPECIAL EDUCATION The Southeast Arkansas Community Base Education Center (SEACBEC) located at 800 North Walnut in Warren has the capabilities to provide customized training for existing and new industries in the area. The Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training Academy is a statewide fast track educational program offered by South Arkansas Community College at the SEACBEC campus in Warren. This program, the only one of its kind in the state is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Graduates of this nine-month program will be provided with technical assistance and national certification to achieve gainful employment in todays hi-tech heavy equipment field. Special Needs - The Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center offer special training for special needs adults and the physically challenged. Kids First affiliated through the Arkansas Childrens Hospital offers day care and training for pre-school age children with disabilities. Return to the top of the page |