ADE Summit 2026

This session will review the various options families of students in Arkansas have in finding the best educational options for that student. Specifically, the presentation will address the obligations and opportunities various School Choice options present to the local public school.

This session will offer a review of the law governing Arkansas Public Schools release of information as well as the law governing the meeting of a public governing body such as a school board. These subjects are primally governed by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

This session will review the federal law which ensure fair treatment between men and women in an educational environment. Key topics will include the requirements Title IX places on public school districts and the process a school district must engage in when a Title IX Compliant is filed.

Join a discussion on new standards for web content and mobile apps recently established by the Department of Justice under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This session will provide an overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as well as federal compliance deadlines (April 2026/2027). Explore how these requirements impact district implementation of social media, website design, vendor agreements, and document sharing. The session will conclude with a demonstration of free evaluation tools and resources designed to help monitor compliance and document progress.

Join a discussion on Arkansas laws 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) and the Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program (Act 846).