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:
Spark your thinking with Keynote 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. Whether you are an administrator shaping school culture or an educator working directly with students, Rowe will provide valuable perspectives to support your work and inspire new ideas. Register now for the 2026 Spark Symposium to hear Ian Rowe’s insights and much more!
Customize Your Experience
At the Spark Symposium, we’ve created dedicated Spark Zones—your time to collaborate, converse, and dive deep into the topics that matter most. Each track blends expert-led presentations with interactive roundtable discussions, letting you design your own experience based on what’s most relevant to you. Want to exchange ideas and engage in conversations? Choose one of our roundtables! Prefer expert-led sessions with strategies and insights? Head to a breakout session! Spark Zones session details will be announced soon. In the meantime, you can visit the website to learn more about the agenda.
Help Us Recognize Impact in Charter Schools!
APSRC is excited to honor the incredible contributions of charter schools, their leaders, and supporters who are making a difference. We’ll recognize innovation, growth, and dedication with a variety of awards—some selected through community nominations and others chosen by APSRC staff. Help us celebrate those making an impact—submit your nominations today!
Engage with Sponsors
Attendees will have time to connect with sponsors during registration, again following the morning keynote, and once more after lunch. Curious to see who has committed to supporting this year's event? Meet our sponsors and discover the organizations, companies, and businesses making a meaningful impact in education!
Win Cash Prizes at Spark26
Get ready to collect raffle tickets for a chance to win cash prizes! Every attendee will receive a raffle ticket in their registration bag for a chance to win exciting cash prizes. Want to increase your odds? Visit with our sponsors to earn extra tickets. The more you collect, the better your chances of taking home one of our amazing cash prizes!
ready to register?
We’re here to make your registration process as easy as possible—whether you're registering just yourself or multiple attendees from your school.
Visit our registration page to find more details about how to register, submit payment using a purchase order, and more - Learn More. If you are ready to secure your spot, Register Now to purchase your ticket and complete your registration!
Event Details
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
North Little Rock Event Center
