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Registration Now Open for 2026 Tier 1 Training Sessions
APSRC's 2026 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.
Spark 2026: Igniting Ideas, Connections, and Growth Across Arkansas
On May 19, 2026, educators, leaders, and partners from across Arkansas gathered at the North Little Rock Event Center for the second annual Spark Symposium for Charter Schools. This year’s event was one of the most well-attended Spark gatherings in recent APSRC history!
Explore Day 3 of the 2026 Summer Learning Retreat!
Explore Day 3 of the 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat!
The 2026 Summer Retreat wraps up on Thursday, June 11th, with a full day of engaging, virtual professional learning sessions centered around the theme: Strengthening Access for ALL Learners. Explore thirteen sessions focused on data analysis and reporting, instructional planning and alignment, effective teaching practices, classroom assessment tools, standards-based instruction across content areas, and strategies to strengthen outcomes for all students, presented by experts from APSRC and DESE.
UPSKILL AT A-STATE
Help your students take the next step toward high-demand, high-opportunity careers.
Give your students a head start in today’s fastest-growing industries with the A-State UpSkill Program—a fully online, grant-funded opportunity designed to prepare high schoolers for real-world success.
Offered in partnership with the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC), the A-State UpSkill Program is open to Arkansas high school students at no cost, pending continued funding from the Arkansas Department of Education.
Arkansas Public School Resource Center Celebrates National Charter Schools Week
This National Charter Schools Week, the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) proudly recognizes the impact and importance of public charter schools across Arkansas and the nation. Charter schools are always public, always free, and always open to all students, providing families with accessible, high-quality educational options that meet a wide range of needs. The following data and insights are from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools:
Explore Day 2 of the 2026 Summer Learning Retreat!
Explore Day 2 of the 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat!
The 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat will continue on Wednesday, June 10th, with a full day of engaging, virtual professional learning sessions centered around the theme: Strengthening Instruction Through Connections. Explore sessions focused on data analysis, instructional planning and alignment, effective teaching practices, assessment tools, standards-based instruction, and strategies to improve outcomes, presented by experts from APSRC and DESE.
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.