ADE Summit 2025

In this breakout session, school leaders will explore how Canva can be a powerful ally in administrative work—from crafting polished newsletters and campus-wide announcements to developing engaging staff appreciation graphics and event materials. Learn time-saving tips, brand-building strategies, and real-world examples that will help you enhance communication, elevate your school's image, and support your leadership goals. No design experience necessary—just bring your vision!

How does the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) enhances program quality? This session will highlight data from the CLASS pilot learning year and how CLASS can be leveraged to drive professional growth, strengthen effective adult-child interactions, and ultimately support positive child outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between high-quality interactions and children's learning and development, equipping them with strategies to improve classroom experiences and educator effectiveness.

Join a discussion on three laws passed during the 2023 Arkansas Regular Session that aim to increase cybersecurity and data privacy for school districts. Topics will include the latest information on requirements, timelines, and resources for the K12 Cybersecurity Policy (Act 504), the Student Data Vendor Security Act (Act 754), and the Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program (Act 846).

If you are a new eSchool System Administrator, join us for an insightful session where we’ll provide an overview of key responsibilities, essential resources, and practical tips to help you and your district set a strong foundation for success.

Leaders will explore how AR App goals—developed using current needs assessment data—shape educational systems, inform monitoring efforts, and strengthen accountability partnerships with DESE. By leveraging district resources to meet the identified areas for growth, leaders will ensure that all available tools and supports are maximized to address specific needs. On-site monitoring updates and data collection will be integral to tracking progress, identifying challenges, and ensuring continuous improvement. Staying informed on these critical initiatives will better position leaders to implement a continuous cycle of improvement, enhance educational quality, and effectively utilize monitoring as a tool for sustained growth and success.

This session will provide an overview of the Office of Special Education's Early Childhood and School Age reporting requirements for Cycles 4 and 7.

My School Info brings multiple data sources together, allowing anyone with online access to search and compare public schools and districts across the state of Arkansas. Come learn how easy it is to navigate the system and discover how to use this wealth of information to make data-driven decisions. Create reports about your school or compare schools and districts in a variety of ways. No previous experience with My School Info is required, and participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to be able to actively participate in the demonstration.