APSRC Bulletin
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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!
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:
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.
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 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.
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.
Introducing the Spark Symposium for Charter Schools Spring 2025
Get ready for the Spark Symposium for Charter Schools in Spring 2025! Join us for a day full of interactive roundtable discussions, legislative Q&A, an awards ceremony, and expert presentations. Don’t miss the chance to network and engage with charter school professionals from across the state.