FAQ
Frequently asked questions for Spark 25
Registration FAQ
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Registration is handled through Discere, our Learning Management System (LMS). By registering in Discere, you'll be able to select your meal choices, receive important updates, and access conference materials and details.
You can register yourself, or if you need to register multiple attendees - we’ll handle it for you!
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Registration Deadline: May 6th
After May 6th, onsite registration will be available for an additional fee.
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If your organization needs to register multiple attendees (15 or more), APSRC will automatically apply a discount to your invoice.
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If you're unable to attend and someone from your organization is able to take your place, please contact us. We'll cancel your registration and do our best to transfer the spot to the new attendee, at no additional cost to your school. However, if you paid using a personal credit card, we recommend canceling your registration and having the new attendee register separately to avoid any complications.
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If you can no longer attend, please reach out to us. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
100% if you cancel by May 1st, 2025
50% if you cancel by May 10th, 2025
0% if you can after May 18th, 2025
Have extenuating circumstances? Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to assess your situation and consider a refund if warranted.
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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).
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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.
Venue FAQ
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The Spark 2025 Symposium will be held at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center.
You can learn more about their venue at https://www.littlerock.com/statehouse-convention-center/
They are located at 101 E Markham St | Little Rock, AR 72201
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The Statehouse Convention Center has provided details regarding directions and parking access, available at https://www.littlerock.com/statehouse-convention-center/plan/access-parking/
There are three adjacent parking decks and surface parking areas offering 1,850 spaces • Hundreds more spaces of on-street parking are available within blocks.
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Yes, the venue is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Please refer to the following resource or contact us directly for questions.
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APSRC has secured a room block with a limited number of rooms at the Capitol Hotel, near the Statehouse Convention Center. You can visit their website here: https://www.capitalhotel.com/
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APSRC will provide a light breakfast during registration. A sit-down lunch will be served in the main meeting room for all attendees. You can select your lunch preference—chicken, fish, or vegetarian—during the registration process.
Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue for your convenience.Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the facility.
General Questions
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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.
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The Spark 2025 Symposium is a revamped event is designed to offer even more opportunities for interaction, engagement, and networking than ever before. The event focus is coming together to spark ideas, connection, and growth.
Learn more about what to expect: https://www.apsrc.net/bulletin/spark2025
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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.
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Spark 25 is a completely in person event.
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Our 2025 symposium will feature exciting new formats that encourage collaboration and meaningful conversations. Attendees can look forward to:
Roundtable Discussions: These interactive sessions will allow you to engage directly with fellow attendees, share ideas, and explore solutions to current challenges in the charter school landscape. Choose from two different presentations or roundtable discussions in each breakout track, ensuring you get the most relevant insights for your needs.
Schedule
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Spark 25 is taking place on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025; with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m.. We expect the event to be offer by 3:30 P.M.
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We are finalizing the full event schedule, and once it's available, you can access it in the following ways:
Attached to the event registration page for all registered attendees
Emailed directly to all registered participants
Posted on our website, under the FAQ section and on the homepage
Shared on social media and included in our APSRC Bulletin
Stay tuned for updates!
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Our 2025 symposium will feature exciting new formats that encourage collaboration and meaningful conversations. Attendees can look forward to:
Roundtable Discussions: These interactive sessions will allow you to engage directly with fellow attendees, share ideas, and explore solutions to current challenges in the charter school landscape. Choose from two different presentations or roundtable discussions in each breakout track, ensuring you get the most relevant insights for your needs.
Legislative Q&A Lunch Session: This unique opportunity will feature a panel of legislative experts, offering you the chance to ask questions and gain insight into the latest legislative developments affecting charter schools.
Awards Ceremony: We will recognize and celebrate the achievements of those who have made significant contributions to the charter school field. This is a great opportunity to honor the hard work and dedication of your peers.
Insightful Presentations from Keynote Speakers: Hear from influential leaders in the education space as they share their perspectives on trends, challenges, and future developments in the charter school sector.
Once we release the speaker information, it will be available on the speaker tab for Spark 25.
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Yes, there will be multiple breaks throughout the day, including a break with exhibitors in the morning.
Speakers & Presenters
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We’re excited to be curating an exceptional lineup of speakers for the Spark 2025 Symposium!
You can learn more at https://www.apsrc.net/speakers
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Spark 25 will feature a variety of new formats that encourage collaboration and meaningful conversations.
Attendees can expect:
Roundtable Discussions: These interactive sessions will allow you to engage directly with fellow attendees, share ideas, and explore solutions to current challenges in the charter school landscape. Choose from two different presentations or roundtable discussions in each breakout track, ensuring you get the most relevant insights for your needs.
Legislative Q&A Lunch Session: This unique opportunity will feature a panel of legislative experts, offering you the chance to ask questions and gain insight into the latest legislative developments affecting charter schools.
Insightful Presentations from Keynote Speakers: Hear from influential leaders in the education space as they share their perspectives on trends, challenges, and future developments in the charter school sector.
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APSRC will provide any materials and contact information made available by the speakers to attendees after the event via email.
Sponsors
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Sponsoring the Spark Symposium for Charter Schools is great way to show your commitment to supporting schools in providing the best possible education for their students.
To learn more about our sponsorship tiers, and the full list of benefits please visit https://www.apsrc.net/sponsors-spark25
Once you’ve identified the sponsorship tier that best aligns with your goals, simply complete the sponsorship interest form. We’ll review your submission and get in touch with next steps.
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APSRC offers 7 distinct sponsorship tiers, starting with Exhibitor, our most basic option, and ranging up to Diamond Sponsor, our highest-level tier. For a complete list of available sponsorship tiers and their benefits, please visit https://www.apsrc.net/sponsors-spark25.
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Sponsors enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, tailored to their chosen tier. These benefits may include an exhibitor booth, as well as prominent exposure of your company’s information in event marketing materials. For a complete list of all sponsorship benefits, please visit https://www.apsrc.net/sponsors-spark25.
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The deadline to secure a sponsorship for Spark 2025 is May 6th, 2025. After this date, we will no longer accept applications, as we need time to finalize vendor layouts, pipe and draping, and print materials. Be sure to submit your sponsorship by the deadline to ensure inclusion in all event preparations.
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For customized sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us at kfite@apsrc.net. While we will do our best to accommodate your request, please note that availability may be limited.
For further questions, please reach out to kfite@apsrc.net
Event Details
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
State House Convention Center