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Explore Day 1 of the 2026 Summer Learning Retreat!
Explore Day 1 of the 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat!
Taking place virtually on June 9–11, the 2026 Summer Retreat features more than 25 sessions across three days - and you can explore the sessions planned for each day and register now! Read on to learn more about the sessions offered on Day 1 – Tuesday, June 9th, under the theme: Sustain, Strengthen, Succeed.
Register Now for the 2026 Summer Learning Retreat!
Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat!
Taking place virtually on June 9–11, the 2026 Summer Retreat features more than 25 sessions across three days - and you can explore the sessions planned for each day and register now!
APSRC Awards Charter School Program Subgrants to Support New, Replicating, and Expanding Charter Schools Across Arkansas
The Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) is proud to announce the award of Charter Schools Program (CSP) subgrants to five charter schools across Arkansas, marking a significant investment in the opening, replication, and expansion of high‑quality public charter schools that will serve students and families statewide.
What’s waiting for you at Spark26?
What’s Waiting for you at Spark26?
This year, we're offering an event packed with opportunities to spark ideas, connections, and growth within the charter school community. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect…
See What’s in Store for the 2026 Summer Learning Retreat!
See What’s in Store for the 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat!
The 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat is just a few months away, and we're excited to announce the topics for this three day event series and give you a glimpse at some of the exciting sessions you can expect. Taking place virtually on June 9th, 10th, and 11th, this three day event offers a flexible learning experience, allowing you to choose sessions that best align with your professional goals and the needs of your students.
Spark Your Thinking with Charter School Innovator Ian Rowe
Spark Your Thinking with Charter School Innovator Ian Rowe!
We are excited to announce that Ian Rowe, a nationally recognized leader in education and upward mobility, will deliver the keynote at the 2026 Spark Symposium. With decades of experience across education, philanthropy, media, and public service, Rowe has influenced educators, school leaders, and communities through his work expanding opportunity for young people.
On-Campus Classroom Instructional Support for Math
The APSRC Teaching and Learning Department is offering on-campus classroom instructional support for math as an available add-on service, including co-teaching, modeling, observations, feedback, and coaching to increase the transfer of practice and strengthen student learning.
Register Now for Spark26!
Register Now for Spark26!
Join us on May 19th, 2026 at the North Little Rock Event Center for the 2026 Spark Symposium for Charter Schools!
The Spark Symposium is an annual event designed to spark ideas, connections, and growth within the charter school community.
Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2026 Spark Symposium are open!
Spark26 - Call for Sponsors
Join us on May 19th, 2026 at the North Little Rock Event Center for the 2026 Spark Symposium for Charter Schools. Sponsoring the Spark Symposium for Charter Schools is a great way to show your commitment to supporting schools in providing the best possible education for their students.
Spark26 Awards: Nominations Now Open
APSRC is excited to recognize the exceptional contributions of charter schools, their leaders, partners, supporters, and advocates who are making a lasting impact on the charter school community. We’ll recognize innovation, growth, and dedication with a variety of awards—some selected through community nominations and others chosen by APSRC staff.
APSRC Named Certified Provider in Professional Learning Partner Guide
We’re proud to share that we’ve been certified as a provider in the Professional Learning Partner Guide—a trusted, national resource for curriculum-based professional learning.
Our inclusion means we’ve met rigorous criteria for HQIM expertise, quality of professional learning design, and data-driven improvement. The PLPG is curated by Rivet Education and visited by my than 40,000 thousands school and system leaders annually—leaders who are seeking high-quality partners to support adoption, implementation, and sustainability of instructional materials.
Being featured means we’re now part of a vetted network of nearly 70 partners supporting over 80% of the most widely used high-quality instructional materials in the country.
Save the Date for the 2026 Spark Symposium
Join us on May 19, 2026 at the North Little Rock Event Center for the 2026 Spark Symposium for Charter Schools. The Spark Symposium is an annual event designed to spark ideas, connections, and growth within the charter school community. Each year, the symposium brings together charter school leaders, educators, and partners for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Mark your calendar and get ready to come together to spark ideas, connections, and growth.
Arkansas Celebrates School Choice Week
The Arkansas Department of Education joined Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in celebrating National School Choice Week, recognizing January 25 through 31 as School Choice Week in Arkansas. Because of the state's strong commitment to education freedom, Arkansas ranked among the top three states in the American Legislative Exchange Council’s 2026 Index of State Education Freedom, earning an A grade in Education Freedom Programs, Virtual Schooling, and Open Enrollment.
Building Collective Efficacy in the New Year
As we step into a new year, APSRC remains deeply committed to supporting Arkansas educators in building strong, thriving school communities. At the heart of this work is collective efficacy, the shared belief among educators that, together, they can positively impact student learning.
Call for Peer Reviewers for CSP Subgrant Competition
APSRC seeks subject matter experts as peer reviewers to objectively evaluate grant applications for the APSRC Charter Schools Program (CSP) subgrant competition. Applications will be reviewed according to the rubric outlined in APSRC Request for Applications guide. The diverse Peer Review panel will possess expertise in charter school operation, governance, authorization, finance, administration, leadership, and/or law.
APSRC Teaching & Learning Team Hits the Road in December
In December, the APSRC Teaching and Learning team traveled across Arkansas, visiting eight schools in the Delta, Central, Northeast, and Southern regions. These visits provided hands-on support for educators, with a focus on data analysis, instructional planning, and coaching to strengthen classroom practices and boost student achievement.
KIPP Delta Schools Earn Statewide Honors for Academic Growth
A major achievement is being celebrated by KIPP Delta Public Schools, as three of its campuses have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas for “Beating the Odds,” an award honoring schools where students demonstrate exceptional academic growth on the ATLAS assessment.
APSRC Hosts State-Required Training for Charter Board Members
On November 13, the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) welcomed school board members and charter leaders for Charter Board Training. The live training event provided three hours of state-required instruction for Arkansas Public School Board Members, helping them meet the annual requirement of six hours by December 31.
APSRC Hosts Annual Fall Conference
The Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) held its annual Fall Conference on October 21, 2025, at the Hot Springs Convention Center, drawing educators, administrators, and education stakeholders from across the state.
Instructional Leaders Embrace Growth at ALA Session Hosted by APSRC
Educators from across Arkansas gathered this week for a two-day professional development session hosted by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) for Arkansas Leadership Academy (ALA), where Jeana Williams, APSRC’s Director of Teaching and Learning, led Cohort B of the Instructional Leadership Empowerment (ILE) program.