Arkansas School Boards Association

Registration is now open for the 72nd ASBA Annual Conference , happening December 10–12, 2025 , at the Marriott-Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock ! Th...

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 3 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , to take part in a free Lunch & Learn webinar focused on the guidelines surrounding Personnel P...

2026 ASBA Educational Foundation Scholarship Awards The ASBA Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Awards. Established in 1994, the progra...

The Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) is inviting student performing arts groups to take the stage at the 2026 National Conference , set for March 12–15, 2...

Simbli is currently used by over 2,100 boards nationwide, leveraging one or more Simbli modules to enhance their governance through its powerful tools. As we approach the middle o...

The September 2025 issue of Report Card , the Journal of the Arkansas School Boards Association, is now available! Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss: Creature...

New online courses from the 2025 Fall Leadership Institute are now available in AR Board Ed ! This training equips board members and district administrators with practical too...

We invite you to join us this October for ASBA's in-person Annual Regional Meetings, to be held at host districts located in each of our 14 regions. These dinner meetings provide ...

The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) is excited to invite YOU to step up, speak out, and shine! Arkansas 11th and 12th graders are invited to participate in the 2025...

The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting presentation proposals for the 72nd Annual Conference , set for December 10–12, 2025 . This year’s theme is “Mission Pos...

Spring 2026 School Board Election: What Potential Candidates Need to Know The 2026 school board election in Arkansas will take place on March 3, 2026 , bringing several change...

The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting applications for the 2025 Board of Excellence in Leadership Award . This prestigious annual award recognizes Arkansas sc...

The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Dr. Daniel L. Pilkinton Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education . Established in 1993,...

Make plans to join us for the 2025 Fall Leadership Institute—a one-day event focused on giving school board members and administrators the tools and insight they need to lead effec...

June 2025 Report Card Out Now! The June 2025 issue of Report Card , the Journal of the Arkansas School Boards Association, is now available! Here are a few highlights you won’t...

New online courses from the Summer 2025 New Board Member Institute are now available in AR Board Ed ! Whether you're newly elected or a seasoned board member, the New Board Me...

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 2 , from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. , and take part in a free Lunch & Learn webinar focused on the new public comment law (Act 902 of 2025...

With the conclusion of the 95th General Assembly, the stage is set for the next edition of the  Arkansas School Law Annotated . This comprehensive guide, edited by Lucas Harder, A...

Mastering Administrative Directives: Hands-On Workshop for School Leaders ASBA invites you to register and join Cody Kees of Bequette, Billingsley & Kees, PA for an updated vers...

Congratulations on your election to the school board! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. ASBA can help you build a strong foundation for the journey ahead. Our Sum...