APSRC Bulletin
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Inside the 2025 Summer Retreat: Highlights and Resources
The 2025 Summer Retreat has concluded! This three-day virtual professional learning event, held June 17–19, offered a variety of sessions designed to help educators build skills and explore new strategies. Each session qualified for PD hours and provided valuable opportunities for professional growth.
The 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat Starts Tomorrow!
The 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat starts tomorrow. Join this free virtual professional development event with 26 sessions over three days, each featuring a unique theme. Whether you want to build skills or explore new strategies, this retreat offers something for everyone, and all sessions count toward PD credit. Register now to access live sessions and on-demand content after the event.
Countdown to the 2025 Summer Retreat - 7 Days Away!
We're officially one week away from the start of the 2025 Summer Professional Learning Retreat! This exciting virtual PD series kicks off next Tuesday, June 17th, with sessions centered around the theme "Empower, Align, Achieve." The retreat continues with Day 2 on June 18th and wraps up on Day 3, June 19th!
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.