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Presenter: Director of School Support, Jim Robb

Join us for an engaging breakout session where we’ll explore a range of valuable resources available to member charter schools. This session will cover partnerships and products that come with special discounts, benefits, rebates, or even no cost to your school. We’ll discuss resources such as K12itc for outsourced technology services, TalkPath Live for remote student services in special education, CFAM for financial analysis tools, and DOTS for managing academic performance metrics. Additionally, we’ll cover options like Edlio OSP for payment processing, Arvest P-Cards for credit card management, and MY EDgislation for tracking legislative updates. You’ll also learn about synK12 Calendar for organizing school events and both the FMS and SMS Listserves to help finance and student records staff collaborate with peers. This session is packed with practical resources to help streamline your operations and support your school’s success.

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Facilitators: Co - Director of Teaching & Learning Caroline Nail and APSRC Literacy Specialists

Join us for an engaging roundtable session where we’ll explore a wide range of teaching and learning topics relevant to today’s educators. Whether you’re interested in instructional strategies, professional development, or building capacity within your school, this session provides a collaborative space where you can bring forward topics that matter most to you. Co-Director of Teaching & Learning Caroline Nail, will facilitate the conversation, offering expertise and guidance as the discussion unfolds. Come ready to ask questions, share ideas, and engage in a dynamic conversation focused on supporting educators and enhancing student success. More details to follow.

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Presenter: Co-Director of Teaching & Learning Jeana Williams

Join us for a breakout session that will explore key topics surrounding school accountability and growth within Arkansas. This session will cover various aspects of how schools are held accountable and the role these factors play in fostering growth and improvement. The discussion will offer insights into current trends, challenges, and opportunities. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the presenter. More details will be shared soon.

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Facilitators: APSRC Staff Attorney Tipp Walter & Director of Legal Services Michael Helms

Join us for an engaging roundtable session where attendees will have the opportunity to dive deep into legal and policy topics affecting charter schools. Expect to discuss topics such as the Arkansas State Legislature 95th General Assembly - Regular Session of 2025, with a focus on legislation impacting charter schools, charter school finance, and other trending legislative issues. Other potential topics include general legal and policy considerations for schools, including school law updates and key policy changes. As APSRC staff facilitates the discussion, participants will also have the opportunity to bring up topics that interest or concern them. APSRC Staff Attorney Tipp Walter & Director of Legal Services Michael Helms will guide the conversation, offering their expertise throughout. Come ready to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in a thought-provoking conversation on these timely and important issues.