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Frequently asked questions for APSRC’s 2025 Fall Conference

Registration FAQ

  • Registration is handled through Discere, our Learning Management System (LMS). By registering in Discere, you'll be able to select your meal choices, receive important updates, and access conference materials and details.

    You can register yourself, or if you need to register multiple attendees - we’ll handle it for you!

    Click here for registration instructions.

  • Registration Deadline: September 30th

    Early Bird Registration: Closing September 18th
    Standard Registration: September 19th - September 30th

    After September 30th, onsite registration will be available for an additional fee.

  • If your organization needs to register multiple attendees (25 or more), APSRC will automatically apply a discount to your invoice.

  • If you're unable to attend and someone from your organization is able to take your place, please contact us. We'll cancel your registration and do our best to transfer the spot to the new attendee, at no additional cost to your school.

    However, if you paid using a personal credit card, we recommend canceling your registration and having the new attendee register separately to avoid any complications.

  • We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel your ticket, please review our refund policy below:

    • 100% refund if you cancel by October 1st, 2025

    • 50% refund if you cancel by October 10, 2025

    • 0% refund if you cancel after October 15, 2025

    Have extenuating circumstances? Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to assess your situation and consider a refund if warranted.

  • When registering individually, you can pay by credit card or use a coupon code to zero out your balance. In this case, we’ll issue a purchase order instead.

    If you're registering multiple participants, payment must be made via purchase order (check).

  • Yes, when you register through Discere, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with a calendar attachment and event details, along with event reminders leading up to the event.

    If you're registering multiple attendees for your organization, we'll contact you to confirm that the designated individuals are successfully registered. Each attendee will also receive their own registration confirmation email from their Discere account.

Venue FAQ

  • The 2025 Fall Conference will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

    You can learn more about the venue at: www.hotsprings.org/conventions/

    Address: 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901

  • The Hot Springs Convention Center has provided details regarding directions and parking access, available at www.hotsprings.org/conventions/faqs/

    There is parking available onsite, at the convention center parking lots.

  • Yes, the venue is accessible for individuals with disabilities. For direct questions, please contact mhall@apsrc.net

  • APSRC has reserved a two complimentary room blocks, one with the Hilton Double Tree and one with the Capital Hotel.

    To access the room block rate with the Capital Hotel, please reference APSRC.

    To access the room block at the Hilton Double Tree, in Downtown Little Rock you can click here.

    Or follow the step-by-step instructions below to reserve your room with the group block.

    Step by Step Directions:

    1. Go to doubletreelr.com

    2. Enter arrival/departure dates

    3. Click the "Special Rates" box

    4. Enter "90G" in the Group Code box

    5. Click the "Check Rooms & Rates" box. The group rate of $133.00 per night is available for Standard King and Double Queen rooms.

    Guests can also call 1-800-HILTONS and reference the AR Public School Resource Center room block to receive the discount.

    Rooms can be booked at the group rate until 04/19/2025 or until the block is sold out.

  • APSRC will provide a light breakfast during registration. A sit-down lunch will be served in the main meeting room for all attendees. You can select your lunch preference during the registration process.

    Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue for your convenience.

General Questions

  • Whether you're a superintendent, teacher, finance staff member, or tech coordinator, you’ll find practical insights and takeaways that support your day-to-day work.

  • The 2025 Fall Conference is a statewide event featuring a variety of breakout sessions and networking opportunities for all roles and levels in K-12 education, including superintendents, building administrators, teachers, school finance staff, technology coordinators, and more.

    The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Game Changers’.

  • While we will not be recording presentations or sessions for post-event access, we will ensure that all attendees receive the materials shared by speakers and presenters if available, so you can review them after the event.

  • The 2025 Fall Conference is a completely in-person event.

  • Upon registering for the conference, you will be able to select from the available meal options. If you have additional dietary restrictions, please reach out to us.

    Meal Options Coming soon.

Schedule

  • Game Changers will take place on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. We expect the event to be over by 4:00 P.M.

    Additionally, the day before the conference, we will have our annual Pre-conference Finance workshop from 1 - 4 P.M.

  • The schedule at a glance is now available under the "Schedule" tab at the top of the Game Changers website.

    We are finalizing the full event schedule, and once it's available, you can access it in the following ways:

    • Attached to the event registration page for all registered attendees

    • Emailed directly to all registered participants

    • Posted on our website, under the FAQ section and on the homepage

    • Shared on social media and included in our APSRC Bulletin

    Stay tuned for updates!

  • Yes, we will have a keynote speaker along with three breakout session tracks, each offering 11 sessions.

  • Yes, there will be multiple breaks throughout the day, including a break with sponsors in the morning.

Speakers & Presenters

  • We’re excited to be curating an exceptional lineup of speakers for the 2025 Fall Conference, and can’t wait to release the details.

    Learn more about this year’s lineup at the Speaker tab.

  • APSRC will provide any materials and contact information made available by the speakers to attendees after the event via email.

Sponsors

  • Please click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this year’s fall conference.

  • APSRC offers 7 distinct sponsorship tiers, starting with Exhibitor, our most basic option, and ranging up to Diamond Sponsor, our highest-level tier. For a complete list of available sponsorship tiers and their benefits, please visit https://www.apsrc.net/2025-fall-conference/sponsors

  • Sponsors enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, tailored to their chosen tier. These benefits may include an exhibitor booth, as well as prominent exposure of your company’s information in event marketing materials. For a complete list of all sponsorship benefits, please visit https://www.apsrc.net/2025-fall-conference/sponsors

  • The deadline to secure a sponsorship for the 2025 Fall Conference is September 30, 2025, unless all available spots are filled prior to that date.

  • For customized sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us at mhall@apsrc.net. While we will do our best to accommodate your request, please note that availability may be limited.

  • We are excited to introduce the organizations, companies, and businesses that are proudly sponsoring the 2025 Fall Conference. Their support plays a vital role in making this event possible. Get to know these incredible partners who are as committed to education as we are! Click here to learn more.

For further questions, please reach out to mhall@apsrc.net

Event Details

Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

Hot Springs Convention Center

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