Arkansas School Boards Association

Registration is now open for the 2026 ASBA New Board Member Institute , scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 , at the DoubleTree Hot Springs , or you may attend virtually ...

Join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn focused on the future of ASBA’s Policy Service and our transition to Simbli! The session will take place on Thursday, April 2, from 11:30 ...

Every decision at the board table has a financial impact. Understanding how school funding works isn’t just helpful — it’s essential to strong governance. Join Jerrod Williams on ...

ASBA BoardCast Episode 3 is now available! In this episode, “Facilities 101,” special guests Jeff Lisenbey, ASBA Executive Board member and President of the Sheridan School Boa...

New on-demand courses are now available in AR Board Ed! New Courses include: 2026 School Law Seminar (Full Day) – 6 Hours – $200 Campaign Finance: The What, When, & H...

ASBA will host its next free Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday, February 25 , from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m . This month, we will cover School Choice options in Arka...

School board elections are right around the corner, and newly elected or re-elected board members must complete several important steps to certify their election and remain in com...

New Courses Available Online Three new on-demand courses are now available in AR Board Ed ! New Courses include: Funding the Future: District Finance for School Boards (...

School board members play a critical role in establishing clear expectations and maintaining effective governance through superintendent contracts and evaluations. To support that...

Join Us for a Lunch & Learn Webinar on Board Training Reports – Monday, January 12th Mark your calendar for Monday, January 12, 2026 , from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. , ...

January 2026 has been declared School Board Member Recognition Month by the Arkansas State Board of Education, and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has issued a proclamation re...

The 2026 ASBA School Law Seminar will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 , at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Little Rock . Virtual attendance is also available. R...

The December 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: Start Strong...

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...

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...

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...