A big thank you to the Little Rock School District for hosting us yesterday for our Human Capital 102 training! Administrators gathered to explore how data can inform human capital decisions and provide a clearer picture of their district’s workforce, the effectiveness of HR processes, and future staffing needs.
7 days ago, The AAEA
The AAFC Board is proud to have brought the NAFEPA Connection Live to Hot Springs Arkansas.
Dave Deschryver and Doug Mesecar provide timely federal education information with humor, personality, and good-natured banter.
AAFC members are also members of NAFEPA and receive updates from Dave and Doug in their email monthly.
19 days ago, The AAEA
We'd like to thank Darren Grissom, Director of State Offices for Solution Tree, for helping us kick off the second day of the 2026 AAFC Fall Conference. Solution Tree is the Presenting Event Sponsor for this conference, and the continued support of our corporate sponsors helps make our work possible!
19 days ago, The AAEA
The 2026 ASPMA Conference's second day featured a general session, breakout sessions, networking, and time to visit our ASPMA Partners in the exhibit hall. Special thanks to guest speaker Dr. Stephen Sroka and to the Searcy High School Choir!
21 days ago, The AAEA
Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Superintendent of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, has been named the 2027 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year! Dr. Megan Duncan, Executive Director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA), presented Dr. Owoh with the award at the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District on September 14.
The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year program pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead the nation's public schools. Each state's association of school administrators selects a State Superintendent of the Year. These superintendents are then in the running for the National Superintendent of the Year award and will be recognized and honored at the AASA National Conference in February.
Congratulations, Dr. Owoh, on this well-deserved award!
21 days ago, The AAEA
Registration is now open for the 2026 AACTEA Fall Conference, Arkansas LAUNCH: From Learning to Earning in CTE, which will be held on October 29, 2026, at the UA Community College in Morrilton.
See more details and register here:
https://members.theaaea.org/event/AACTEA26FALLabout 1 month ago, The AAEA
Administrators met in Little Rock this week to continue AAEA's Leaders of Literacy Program. The course defines the systems and infrastructures required to successfully implement a literacy initiative aligned to scientifically based research. Built from the research in implementation science and sustainability, school improvement, and shared leadership, the course provides numerous tools—including an analysis of the current systems required for improved literacy outcomes—for guiding an implementation through various stages.
about 1 month ago, The AAEA
The Arkansas Association of Gifted Education Administrators is pleased to announce the 2026 AAGEA Conference, Growth in Motion: Flexible Leadership for Gifted Education, will be held on October 8, 2026, at the Benton Event Center.
A Complimentary New Gifted and Talented Coordinators Workshop will be held at the Benton Event Center on October 7, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00.
See more information and register here:
https://bit.ly/4htFhDdabout 2 months ago, The AAEA
The Arkansas Association of School Personnel Administrators (ArkASPA) is pleased to announce the 2026 ArkASPA Fall Conference will be held on September 29, 2026, at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. See more details and register here:
https://bit.ly/4g189jCabout 2 months ago, The AAEA
The Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators is pleased to announce the 2026 AAFC Fall Conference, From the Delta to the Ozarks: Turning Federal Funding into Arkansas Success, will be hosted on September 16-18 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. See more information and register here:
https://bit.ly/4gw8i00about 2 months ago, The AAEA
The Arkansas School Plant Management Association is pleased to announce its 55th Annual ASPMA Conference on September 14 - 16, 2026, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. This year’s conference also includes a day of classes for the Certified Facilities Director (CFD) program. See more details and register here:
https://bit.ly/4bseNy03 months ago, The AAEA
Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, Superintendent at Van Buren School District, was sworn in yesterday as an AASA National Officer serving with Dr. Jared Cleveland.
3 months ago, The AAEA
The Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) will be holding Certified Facility Director (CFD) classes on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Baldwin & Shell Construction Company in Little Rock. The classes will be offered on-site only.
Register here:
https://bit.ly/4gE8U4a3 months ago, The AAEA
Excited for the 2026 AAEA Summer Conference? Visit 2026aaeasummer.sched.com or search for 2026 AAEA Summer on the Sched app to create your personalized schedule!
Not registered yet? There's still plenty of time to get signed up here: https://bit.ly/4u6PTeY
4 months ago, The AAEA
The Arkansas Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) has scheduled eight sessions of certification classes for July 22-23, 2026 at the UCA Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center in Conway. These classes will provide the training required for new Superintendents and Business Managers under AR Code 6-20-2204. Please note that classes will be held in-person only, there will be no live-stream available.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4nXEr2D
4 months ago, The AAEA
Congratulations to Addison Lumpkins, Harmony Grove High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Addison is pictured receiving her scholarship check from Superintendent Heath Bennett. We look forward to all she will achieve as a future educator!
5 months ago, The AAEA
Congratulations to Catherine Jackson, Rogers High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Catherine is pictured receiving her scholarship certificate from Principal Lisa Williams and AACIA Board Member Dr. Marcia Smith. We wish her continued success as she pursues her future career in education!
5 months ago, The AAEA
Congratulations to Allie Kindall, Valley Spring High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Allie is pictured receiving her scholarship certificate from AACIA Board Member Dr. Kim Fowler. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make in the field of education!
5 months ago, The AAEA
Congratulations to Trista Doss, Farmington High School, on being selected as an AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship recipient! Trista is pictured receiving her scholarship certificate from Principal Jon Purifoy and AACIA Board Member Dr. Marcia Smith. We wish her all the best in her journey toward becoming an educator!
5 months ago, The AAEA
