This session provides public school leaders with a clear, practical overview of facilities requirements from early planning through construction bidding and contract award. With guidance grounded in standards established by the Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation, the class explains pre-construction approvals, design and professional service thresholds, Academic Facilities Partnership Program rules and ranking criteria, documentation expectations, and public bidding requirements under Arkansas Code § 22-9-203.
Forest Heights STEM Academy leadership team will present their successful approach to SBIT. We have polished and refined our process so that it meets the needs of all stakeholders, students, parents, teachers and administrators. Participants will see the entire process beginning with the referral process, through the actual SBIT meeting. Forms and all documents used will be presented and available.
School safety is not confined to the campus perimeter. It is strengthened when schools and communities operate as a cohesive system built on trust, transparency, and mutual responsibility. This session outlines practical frameworks for cultivating strong partnerships that move safety from reactive response to proactive prevention.
This session provides educators, administrators, and school staff with a comprehensive understanding of state classroom inspections and how they serve as a tool for growth and improvement rather than just oversight. Participants will learn about the inspection process, key focus areas, and best practices for preparing their classrooms while fostering a positive and collaborative relationship with inspectors.
Learn how the Certified Facilities Director certification program offered by ASPMA improves operations, cuts costs, and enhances learning environments. The CFD program equips district facilities teams to maximize building efficiency and lifespan, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and strategically plan and optimize resources.
