APSRC Bulletin
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2 Weeks Until the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat!
The countdown is on! We’re just two weeks away from the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat, a free three-day virtual event packed with 26 PD-eligible sessions designed to help educators grow, connect, and recharge. Whether you attend live or catch up later, every session will be available to those who register. Don’t miss it!
Save the Date for the 2025 Fall Conference!
As summer gets underway, we’re excited to remind you to mark your calendars for APSRC’s 2025 Fall Conference, happening on October 21, 2025, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. This annual statewide event is one you will not want to miss. It is packed with professional learning, networking, and sessions designed for every role in K-12 education.
End-of-Year Fiscal Planning
Praxis Study Sessions for Arkansas Charter School Teachers
APSRC is offering virtual Praxis study sessions throughout June, designed specifically for classroom teachers in Arkansas charter schools who are working toward teacher licensure. These sessions are part of our continued effort to support educators with focused, practical resources that strengthen instructional practice and professional growth.
Support for Novice Teachers in Arkansas Charter Schools: Program Plan and Request Form Now Available
Supporting novice teachers is key to long-term success in the classroom. Explore APSRC’s mentoring structure and find out how your school can receive resources and guidance by joining the support list for next year.
How to Make the Most of Your 2025 Summer Retreat
The 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat is just around the corner. Whether you are joining from your home office, kitchen table, or a beach chair with a view, this virtual event is designed to fit your summer routine. In this post, we are sharing a few simple and fun ways to help you make the most of your retreat experience.
Registration Now Open for 2025 Tier 1 Training Sessions
APSRC's 2025 Tier 1 Training sessions are now open for registration. These virtual trainings help superintendents, charter directors, and finance staff meet state-mandated requirements under A.C.A. §6-20-2204. View available dates and register today.
The Spark Symposium for Charter Schools
On May 20, charter school leaders, educators, and supporters from across Arkansas gathered in Little Rock for APSRC’s inaugural Spark Symposium. From powerful keynote insights and customizable breakout sessions to a student performance, legislative Q and A, and awards ceremony—this day was all about sparking ideas, connections, and growth in the charter school community. Catch the full recap and photo highlights here.
Explore Day 3 of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat
Day 3 of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat is all about instruction, offering educators practical strategies to strengthen teaching and learning across grade levels and content areas. From lesson internalization and small group instruction to performance-based grading and inclusive planning, these sessions are designed to help you elevate your instructional practice and drive student success.
UPSKILL AT A-STATE 2025-2026
Discover how APSRC and A-State are teaming up to offer free online career training for high school students through the UpSkill program. Learn how your school can participate and help students gain in-demand job skills for the future.
Helping Students Reach Their Dreams: Spotlight on H.I.R.E.D!
Explore Day 2 of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat
Day 2 of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat focuses on Supporting Special Populations, offering educators powerful strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners. From behavior interventions to trauma-informed teaching and inclusive IEP practices, these sessions are designed to equip you with tools to make an immediate impact.
Registration Deadline Extended for the Spark Symposium!
We know May is a busy time in schools, and we don’t want you to miss out on the Spark Symposium. That’s why we’ve extended the online registration deadline to Friday, May 9. This event is designed to spark ideas, connections, and growth within the Arkansas charter school community. With inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities, the Spark Symposium is one event you don’t want to miss.
Last Day to Register Online for the 2025 Spark Symposium!
Today is the final day to register online for the 2025 Spark Symposium! This is your last chance to save your spot at an event built to spark ideas, connections, and growth in Arkansas education. Onsite registration will be available at a higher cost on May 20, the day of the event. Don’t wait—register now!
Explore Day 1 of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat
The 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat kicks off June 17 with sessions focused on alignment, team collaboration, and student growth. Explore the full Day 1 lineup—featuring presenters from DESE, Great Minds, APSRC, and author Jenni Donohoo—and register now to reserve your spot.
One Week Left for Online Registration: Don’t Miss the 2025 Spark Symposium
Online registration for the 2025 Spark Symposium ends May 6! Register by April 30 to win 10 extra raffle tickets. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now!
Launch Into Learning Blade for the 2025–2026 School Year
Looking ahead to Fall 2025? Learning Blade’s May 2025 Corner is packed with updates, including free summer and back-to-school PD opportunities for STEM, CS, and CTE educators. Explore how over 400 standards-aligned lessons and new missions—like Space Exploration—can enhance your curriculum planning.
Register by April 30 to Boost Your Chances of Winning at the Spark Symposium!
We’re just weeks away from Spark Symposium 2025, and we’ve got an exciting reason for you to register early! Sign up by April 30 and you could be the lucky winner of 10 bonus raffle tickets at check-in—giving you even more chances to win cash prizes during the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your odds, beat the registration rush, and gear up for a day of networking, learning, and big wins!
Performance Level Descriptor (PLD) Track at the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat
Get ready for a special Performance Level Descriptor (PLD) track on Day 3 (June 19) of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat. These sessions offer practical insights and strategies to strengthen your PLD knowledge, practices, and details on how these resources can be used to improve student outcomes - whether you're new to PLDs or looking for more tips and tools to refine your approach.
Get Key Insights in Our Legislative Q&A
Join us at the 2025 Spark Symposium on May 20th for a timely and impactful Legislative Q&A Panel featuring APSRC Director Scott Smith and Arkansas legislators. With the 95th General Assembly’s Regular Session now concluded, this session offers a unique opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and understand how new legislation will affect Arkansas charter schools. This is just one of many dynamic offerings at this year’s Spark Symposium — but it’s one you don’t want to miss. Register by May 6th to save and access exclusive pre-event benefits!