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Gaining Ground: Lunch Keynote
Don't miss our lunch keynote, featuring a passionate story of a former student to help participants reflect upon how they go about holding all students to high expectations, and as such, the talk will share five tangible moves all teachers can and should make to turn their words of high expectations into tangible action steps.

Gaining Ground: Morning Keynote
Get ready for an inspiring morning keynote at the 2024 Fall Conference, Gaining Ground! Kriesti will share valuable insights on fostering personal and organizational accountability to achieve excellence in education. This keynote is a must-attend for anyone looking to elevate their practices and drive success in their schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the field!

Gaining Ground 2024: Keynote Announcement
APSRC is thrilled to announce our keynote speakers for our 2024 Annual Fall Conference. Join us as at Gaining Ground, as we explore the ways we can Reach New Heights in Education: Fostering Achievement, Growth, and Innovation.

The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Compelling Narratives
Enhance your Fall Conference experience with our special Finance Workshop: “The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Compelling Narratives.” Join Kathy Hanlon, Jim Robb, and Sarah Snider for an exclusive four-hour session before the conference. Available only to Fall Conference registrants in Discere, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to master financial storytelling. Register now to secure your spot!

Gaining Ground: Raffle Giveaway
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year's Fall Conference! Join us for "Gaining Ground" and seize the chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including hotel stays across the state, Amazon and cash gift cards, and restaurant gift cards. Check in to receive your first raffle ticket, and earn more by interacting with our amazing vendors throughout the event. Register now to secure your spot and start earning those raffle tickets!

2024-2025 Back to School Highlights

Free & Virtual Tier 1 Training
APSRC is offering free & virtual Tier 1 Training. It’s not too late to attend a training in 2024 - we are offering trainings through November!

Interested in flipping your PD with APSRC?
The APSRC Teaching & Learning team can help you flip your PD by coming to you to offer on-site math support--which means no need for travel or substitute teachers! We will bring the PD to your building and/or your classrooms during live instruction to support, model, and co-teach with your teachers.

AI for Educators: Transforming Teaching, Saving Time
AI for Educators: Transforming Teaching, Saving Time. Join Our Teaching & Learning Department for Exclusive Training on Artificial Intelligence Next Month!

Sneak Peek: 2024 Fall Conference Breakout Sessions

Resources for New Teachers - Edutopia
APSRC is excited to highlight this valuable resource with our schools! In this article, Edutopia has provided list of cultivated resources designed to guide educators who are new to the field

Gaining Ground - Schedule at a Glance
Get ready for the APSRC 2024 Fall Conference on October 18th in Hot Springs! Our schedule at a glance offers a day filled with valuable experiences, including keynote addresses from distinguished speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Start your day with registration at 8:00 AM, followed by Secretary Jacob Oliva’s keynote at 8:30 AM. Enjoy sessions and interactive breaks, with door prizes closing out the event. Discover more about ‘Gaining Ground’ and secure your early bird registration now by visiting our conference website.

Literacy and Math Support from APSRC
Looking for literacy or math support this school year? The APSRC Teaching & Learning team can offer customized support, tailored to meet the needs of your school.

2024 APSRC Fall Conference
Gaining Ground, APSRC’s 2024 Annual Fall Conference is a statewide event that celebrates the progress and achievements in Arkansas's education landscape. The conference features a variety of breakout sessions and networking opportunities designed for professionals at all roles and levels in K-12 education. Join us in Hot Springs this October as we strive to ‘Reaching New Heights in Arkansas Education: Fostering Achievement, Growth, & Innovation.’

Celebrating the Start of the 2024-2025 School Year
As we prepare for the fall semester, APSRC would like to highlight and share the work going on in schools across Arkansas.

NEW - AI Training for Educators
Looking to learn more about the ways your school can utilize AI to revolutionize your classroom? The APSRC Teaching & Learning team is excited to offer a NEW AI Training for Educators that can be tailored to meet the needs of your school.

Need Tier 1 Training? The APSRC Finance team is here to help.
Need Tier 1 training? The APSRC Finance team has years of experience in education, offering expertise in finance best practices, compliance with finance regulations, and operational improvements.

Browse Arkansas K12 education events - all in one place
APSRC has created a new calendar tool to help educators across the state access information from a variety of sources in one location.

Does your organization have a crisis communications plan?
Responding and communicating in a crisis is crucial for establishing credibility and building or maintaining trust with your constituents and stakeholders. Planning for such responses should be done before a crisis occurs so that your organization is prepared and your efforts are timely, coordinated, and considerate.

APSRC has created a CFAM tool to help schools examine the CISA model
APSRC has created a CFAM tool to help schools examine the CISA model. In an effort to give school leaders a tool that will allow for a comparison of local and state revenue in FY24 vs. FY24 funding had the CISA model been in place, APSRC has created a CFAM worksheet to help with the comparison.