Visit https://www.apsrc.net/spark26-register#instructions for registration instructions, or contact comms@apsrc.net for assistance.

Registration Deadline: May 8th

After May 8th, onsite registration will be available for an additional fee.

We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel your ticket, please review our refund policy below. Have extenuating circumstances? Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to assess your situation and consider a refund if warranted.

• 100% if you cancel by May 1st, 2025

• 50% if you cancel by May 9th, 2025

• 0% if you can after May 17th, 2025

When registering individually, you can pay by credit card or use a coupon code to zero out your balance. In this case, we’ll issue a purchase order instead. If you're registering multiple participants, payment must be made via purchase order (check).

Yes, when you register through Discere, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with a calendar attachment and event details, along with event reminders leading up to the event.

If you're registering multiple attendees for your organization, we'll contact you to confirm that the designated individuals are successfully registered. Each attendee will also receive their own registration confirmation email from their Discere account.

Spark26 will be held at the North Little Rock Event Center.

120 N Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114

For directions to the venue, please click here for the Google Maps listing.

Please click here to view a parking map made available by the North Little Rock Event Center.

Yes, the venue is accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Please contact us directly for questions.

Please visit https://nlr.ar.gov/departments/north-little-rock-event-center/attending-an-event/ for more information about the location and recommended stays near the venue.

Whether you're a charter school leader, educator, or community member, this symposium is an excellent platform to connect with peers, gain insights, and celebrate the achievements of the charter school community.

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. Attendees can look forward to roundtable discussions, an engaging keynote presentation, talks from expert presenters, and an awards ceremony recognizing standout achievements within the field.

This year’s symposium will continue to offer more opportunities for interaction, engagement, and networking. Our Spark Zones will once again provide space for meaningful conversations and learning, with attendees choosing between presentations from expert speakers or roundtable discussions led by content experts.

Building on the success of the 2025 Spark Symposium, the 2026 event will focus on bringing people together to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.

While we will not be recording presentations or sessions for post-event access, we will ensure that all attendees receive the materials shared by speakers and presenters, so you can review them after the event.

Spark26 is a completely in-person event.

The 2026 Spark Symposium for Charter Schools on May 19th will offer an exciting and insightful experience for attendees. Join us for breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, a keynote presentation, and an awards ceremony celebrating standout achievements, all highlighting the latest trends and developments shaping the charter school landscape.

Please view the schedule here: https://www.apsrc.net/spark26-agenda

Please view the schedule here: https://www.apsrc.net/spark26-agenda

The 2026 Spark Symposium for Charter Schools will offer an exciting and insightful experience for attendees. With impactful presentations from distinguished speakers, the symposium will explore the latest trends and developments shaping the charter school landscape.

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.

Learn more at https://www.apsrc.net/spark26-speakers or see the Spark Zone Sessions by visiting https://www.apsrc.net/spark26-agenda#sparkzones

Yes, there will be multiple breaks throughout the day, including a break with sponsors in the morning and afternoon.