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Tuesday, July 14
 

2:20pm CDT

Supporting Accelerated Learning: Cambridge Programming
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:20pm - 3:30pm CDT
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.
Speakers
avatar for Charles Lee

Charles Lee

Assistant Superintendent, Rogers Public Schools
I am an Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education at Rogers Public Schools.  We are currently working on accelerated learning opportunities and the Cambridge International program at our secondary schools.  I have been in education in Arkansas for 37 years serving at Assistant... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Kristy Brown

Dr. Kristy Brown

Assistant Superintendent, Rogers Public Schools
avatar for Joette Viggiano

Joette Viggiano

School Development Manager, Cambridge
Joette Viggiano, School Development Manager for the Southeast U.S. with Cambridge, has 16 years of educational experience which began with teaching Cambridge Lower Secondary Science. With a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision, her... Read More →
avatar for Jeff Brewer

Jeff Brewer

School Implementation Manager, Cambridge International
Jeff Brewer, School Implementation Manager for North America with Cambridge International, has 25+ years of educational experience which coincided with him leading the opening the 6th Cambridge school in the United States in 2004. With a master’s and specialist's degree in School... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:20pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 205 Hot Springs Convention Center

3:40pm CDT

Accelerating Student Success: Updates to Accelerated Learning in Arkansas
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
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. 

Presentation materials are available at https://bit.ly/44obiVw

Speakers
avatar for Krystal Nail

Krystal Nail

Director, Office of Accelerated Learning and Gifted Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Krystal Nail currently serves as the program director for the Office of Accelerated Learning and Gifted Education at the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. With 20 years of experience in education in Arkansas, Krystal previously served... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Lupe Peña de Martínez

Dr. Lupe Peña de Martínez

Director of Student Support Services, ADE-DESE
Dr. Lupe Peña de Martínez is a native of San Diego de Alejandría, Jalisco, México. She has been a proud Arkansan since 1998. Her husband, Adelso, is a native of Belize and they have a beautiful, blended family, together they have an energetic ten-year-old son and an additional... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Horner Hall Hot Springs Convention Center
 
Thursday, July 16
 

10:20am CDT

Accelerating Student Success: Updates to Accelerated Learning in Arkansas
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
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. 

Presentation materials are available at https://bit.ly/44obiVw.  
Speakers
avatar for Krystal Nail

Krystal Nail

Director, Office of Accelerated Learning and Gifted Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Krystal Nail currently serves as the program director for the Office of Accelerated Learning and Gifted Education at the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. With 20 years of experience in education in Arkansas, Krystal previously served... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Lupe Peña de Martínez

Dr. Lupe Peña de Martínez

Director of Student Support Services, ADE-DESE
Dr. Lupe Peña de Martínez is a native of San Diego de Alejandría, Jalisco, México. She has been a proud Arkansan since 1998. Her husband, Adelso, is a native of Belize and they have a beautiful, blended family, together they have an energetic ten-year-old son and an additional... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Room 209 Hot Springs Convention Center

11:40am CDT

Supporting Accelerated Learning: Concurrent Credit
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
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.

Presentation materials are available at https://bit.ly/4pgUl8W.
Speakers
avatar for Alisha Lewis

Alisha Lewis

Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Alisha Lewis began service to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education in March 2017 where she serves as the Associate Director of Communications.  Through Arkansas State Transformation, her role transitioned to Chief Communication Director for the new encompassing Department... Read More →
avatar for Krystal Nail

Krystal Nail

Director, Office of Accelerated Learning and Gifted Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Krystal Nail currently serves as the program director for the Office of Accelerated Learning and Gifted Education at the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. With 20 years of experience in education in Arkansas, Krystal previously served... Read More →
avatar for Mason Campbell

Mason Campbell

Assistant Director for Policy and Student Success, Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Room 104 Hot Springs Convention Center
 
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