ADE Summit 2026

Join Cambridge and Rogers Public School District as they share about implementation of Cambridge Education Programming to support accelerated learning opportunities for students. Rogers is in early stages of implementation and will share their current program implementation status and their plans for expanding program offerings in their district, aligned to providing accelerated learning opportunities, supporting attainment of the Cambridge AICE diploma and ensuring graduates are success ready.

This session provides a comprehensive overview of Arkansas’s vision for accelerated learning and how it translates into actionable practice across schools and districts to support student success. Participants will revisit the foundational goals of accelerated learning before exploring key components of the Accelerated Learning Guide, including accelerated learning options, teacher training, and the role of weighted credit and course codes. Attendees will gain clarity on frequently asked questions and leave with practical insights to effectively implement accelerated learning within their local context. 

Concurrent enrollment is no longer just an "extra" in Arkansas; it is a critical pillar of the state’s acceleration and workforce strategy. As these opportunities expand, school and district leaders must navigate the intersection of secondary and postsecondary standards. This session provides an overview of how state agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools can build local capacity by qualifying high school educators to teach college-level courses. Participants will receive an overview of the credentialing requirements, coursework expectations, and the approval process required for instructors to participate in training opportunities and support structures that help educators obtain the necessary qualifications.

We will also dive into the Arkansas Department of Education rules and policy highlights, ensuring your district stays compliant and at the forefront of concurrent trends.

This session provides a comprehensive overview of Arkansas’s vision for accelerated learning and how it translates into actionable practice across schools and districts to support student success. Participants will revisit the foundational goals of accelerated learning before exploring key components of the Accelerated Learning Guide, including accelerated learning options, teacher training, and the role of weighted credit and course codes. Attendees will gain clarity on frequently asked questions and leave with practical insights to effectively implement accelerated learning within their local context. 

Join the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as they share about implementation of concurrent credit to support accelerated learning opportunities for students and ensure graduates are success ready. This session will also include suggestions of topics that are critical to communicate to students and families to support them in making appropriate course selections aligned to their goals.