What APSRC Services Can We Offer You?
The Arkansas Public School Resource Center
APSRC is a service-oriented, nonprofit membership organization that offers support, technical assistance and training to charter schools and rural school districts across the state. APSRC’s full-time and highly trained staff provide assistance in five main areas:
- Legal services
- Financial analysis and management
- Teaching and Learning
- Technology
- Communications
Membership in APSRC is open to charter schools, rural school districts, educational cooperatives and educationally related entities and businesses. To apply for membership, please call 501.492.4300. We also can help with any questions or requests for assistance in the membership application process.
Spotlight
The Arkansas Public School Resource Center is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education will award APSRC a $23 million-dollar grant that will go toward the accomplishment of three goals:
- To increase the number of high-quality charter schools and conversion charter schools with an emphasis on those that serve educationally disadvantaged students
- To improve student outcomes, particularly where educationally disadvantaged students are concerned
- To disseminate best practices
APSRC will be responsible for allocating the funds to sub-grantee schools.
Arkansas last received the Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant in 2011.
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Oct 232018
Make sure your school board members sign up to take one of our four trainings this fall! Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. before each training. State law requires that all school board members must obtain a minimum of 6 hours of professional development each year. APSRC ensures that its members remain in compliance with the statute by offering free school board trainings on- and off-site. Each year, legal and finance staff travel throughout the state to help school board members complete the necessary hours of training. We also host trainings at our Little Rock office. Read More
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Oct 262018
Join Literacy Specialist Mollie Doolin for a dyslexia training designed for charter-school interventionists. This session will include information on frequently asked questions regarding the implementation of the state’s dyslexia law. Mollie also will offer clarifications regarding screening for dyslexia, offering interventions, and the role of RTI in the process. There will be time for a Q&A at the end of this training. Read More
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Nov 082018
Join APSRC Staff Attorney Jennifer Wells for 504 training on November 8, 2018. Topics will include: The Americans with Disabilities Act and public schools Who needs a 504 plan? The difference between IEPs and 504 plans Can you have both? Practically speaking, here’s how to avoid a lawsuit Example solutions, proven forms, and helpful handouts Q&A time – make sure to bring up specific scenarios! Read More
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