The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) and the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) are proud to continue their strong partnership, bringing school board members, superintendents, and district leaders together for a meaningful day of professional learning and connection. This one-day conference is designed to encourage collaboration, share timely insights, and tackle the key issues influencing education across Arkansas.
Join us in person or virtually for the 30th Annual Joint Leadership Conference on May 5 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. This year’s program will focus on relevant and timely topics impacting today’s schools, with opportunities to learn, engage, and connect with education leaders from across the state
Registration is open now via AR Board Connect! Navigate to the Registrations/Publications tab after logging in, and select your preferred registration (in person or virtual).
The conference agenda is coming soon. Make plans to attend and be part of the conversation!
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
WHERE: Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, North Little Rock (2 Riverfront Pl, North Little Rock, AR 72114) OR Virtual
AGENDA: Coming Soon!
TRAINING HOURS: Six (6) DESE-Approved Hours
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Register via the “Registrations” tab in AR Board Connect.
IN-PERSON:
$230 per person (through April 21, 2026)
$255 per person (after April 21, 2026)
Online Registration Closes: 4 pm, Friday, May 1
Onsite Registration: $255 for members, $350 for non-members
VIRTUAL:
$175 per person
Registration open until Tuesday, May 5.
A Zoom registration link will be included in your confirmation email. Click the link to register on the Zoom platform and receive the link to join (no additional fee required).
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to cancellations@arsba.org.
100% Refund: Requests received through April 21, 2026
50% Refund: Requests received after April 21, 2026
No Refunds: After Monday, May 4, 2026
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Information will be sent in your registration confirmation email.