Arkansas Public School Resource Center

What Arkansas Public School Resource Center does

Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, that provides support, technical assistance, and training to charter schools and conventional school districts across the state. The organization operates five functional departments — legal, finance, teaching & learning, technology, and communications — and serves as a designated provider of state-required Tier 1 Training for charter school board members, which is a regulatory anchor for its service offering. APSRC has built and maintains a portfolio of proprietary operational tools, including Discere (a learning management system launched in October 2024), CFAM (Charter Facility Asset Management), and DOTs (a document organization and tracking system), as well as the Charter Leader Collective cohort program and the SynK12 Calendar product.

The organization's revenue model is anchored in membership dues paid by Arkansas charter schools and school districts, supplemented by event fees and federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) subgrants channeled through the Arkansas Department of Education. In 2024, APSRC notably made its CFAM tool available to members at no additional cost, signaling a shift toward software-as-a-service-style value delivery within the membership bundle. The organization has recently expanded its programming into adjacent verticals such as AI literacy for educators (August 2024) and workforce upskilling in partnership with Arkansas State University (May 2025). With a small staff of 1-10 employees, APSRC functions as a high-leverage intermediary, concentrating public-purpose education infrastructure into a single member-serving entity rather than scaling a commercial product.

Name

Arkansas Public School Resource Center

Legal name

Arkansas Public School Resource Center

Website

https://apsrc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arkansas Public School Resource Center is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas, providing legal, finance, instructional, technology, and communications support to charter schools and districts statewide, including proprietary tools and state-required training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Education support services
• Charter school services
• Professional development training
• School financial analysis
• Learning management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: APSRC operates as a membership organization offering support, technical assistance, and training to charter schools and school districts. Membership provides access to all departments, resources, professional learning events, and member discounts.
2. Professional Learning Events: Revenue generated from conferences and training sessions including the Fall Conference, Spark Symposium, and Summer Professional Learning Retreat. Events offer PD hours and continuing education credits.
3. Charter Schools Program (CSP) Subgrants Administration: APSRC administers competitive grants for charter schools for startup and expansion activities including planning and implementation costs. The program awards subgrants to qualifying charter schools.
4. Member Discounts and Rebates: Through partner programs like Arvest P-Cards where districts earn annual rebates, and TalkPath Live where member schools receive 3% discount on therapy services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

APSRC is a service-oriented nonprofit membership organization that delivers comprehensive support, technical assistance, and training to Arkansas charter schools and traditional public school districts across five functional departments: legal services, financial analysis and management, teaching and learning, technology, and communications. Members access proprietary platforms (Discere LMS, CFAM financial analysis, D.O.T.s data tools, SynK12 Calendar), annual professional learning events (Fall Conference, Spark Symposium, Summer Retreat, Tier 1 Training), state-mandated compliance training, and partner vendor discounts.

Product overview

APSRC is a nonprofit membership organization providing a comprehensive suite of support services, technical assistance, and training to charter schools and school districts across Arkansas. The organization operates a platform-based approach centered around Discere (LMS), CFAM (financial analysis), and D.O.T.s (data optimization tools), complemented by professional development programs including the Summer Professional Learning Retreat, Spark Symposium, Charter Leadership Institute, Tier 1 Training, and AI Training for Educators. Additional offerings include Praxis study sessions, novice teacher support, the Charter Leader Collective networking program, Foundations & Futures professional learning, Charter Schools Program Subgrants, P-Card Program, Student Management System and Financial Management System Google Groups, SynK12 Calendar, APSRC Bulletin newsletter, and the A Quick Study podcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Discere: APSRC's enhanced learning management system (LMS) that centralizes event registrations, certificates, history, and materials
• CFAM
• D.O.T.s
• Spark Symposium
• Charter Leadership Institute
• Charter Leader Collective
• Tier 1 Training
• Foundations & Futures
• Summer Professional Learning Retreat
• P-Card Program

Products and services

• Discere Learning Management System Centralized learning management system for Arkansas charter schools and districts that consolidates event registrations, certificates, session history, and professional development materials in one platform accessible to member schools.
• CFAM (Charter Financial Analysis Model) Financial analysis and forecasting tool providing worksheets for budget forecasting, cashflow projection, maintenance of effort verification, and CISA funding model analysis for Arkansas charter schools and school districts.
• D.O.T.s (Data Optimization Tools)

Quantifiable outcome

• Free Tier 1 Training helps superintendents and finance staff meet state mandates under A.C.A. §6-20-2204
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and preferred.

• Arkansas State University (A-State)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025A-State administers the UpSkill online learning program for high school students. APSRC covers enrollment and tuition fees for up to 100 high school students accepted into the program for 2025-2026 school year.
• Arkansas Department of Education (DESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESE is the state education agency providing oversight and funding for Arkansas schools. APSRC collaborates with DESE on professional learning presentations, state data requirements, accountability systems, and school improvement initiatives. DESE provides access to CFAM tools for all Arkansas districts and charter schools.
• Arkansas Leadership Academy (ALA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSRC is a proud partner of the Arkansas Leadership Academy, which offers free professional learning programs including Teacher Leader Program, Instructional Leader Program, School Team Empowerment, Executive Leader Empowerment, and Master Principal Program for educators across Arkansas.
• TalkPath LivepreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline therapy provider offering schools speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health counseling, early intervention, dyslexia services, and BCBA therapy. APSRC member schools receive 3% discount on all rates.
• RenaissancepreferredTechnology or IntegrationEducational technology partner providing resources and tools for student learning and assessment.
• EdliopreferredTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider offering payment processing solutions (Edlio OSP) for schools.
• K12itcpreferredTechnology or IntegrationOutsourced technology services provider for K-12 schools, offering cybersecurity solutions and IT support. Partnered with APSRC to provide 7 Easy Tips to Battle Cybersecurity in K-12 School Districts.
• Arvest BankpreferredTechnology or IntegrationFinancial institution providing P-Card program services for schools through the APSRC/Arvest Purchasing Card Program. Districts earn annual rebates on purchases.
• The PEER NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the Foundations & Futures program bringing together expertise with APSRC's Leading to Read Initiative to support Arkansas educators and students through DESE Professional Learning Grants.
• Learning BladepreferredStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM and CTE curriculum provider offering over 400 standards-aligned lessons for grades 5-9. APSRC promotes Learning Blade resources and summer/back-to-school professional development opportunities to member schools.
• Enroll ArkansaspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArkansas school choice resource website helping families explore educational options across the state.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Southern Regional Education Board (SREB): Regional compact of 16 southern U.S. states focused on education improvement, including K-12 professional learning and policy support. Regional peer that overlaps with APSRC's professional development and policy functions across southern states.
• Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA): Arkansas-based membership association serving traditional public school boards with policy, training, and advocacy support. Regional peer operating alongside APSRC for the same Arkansas education ecosystem but focused on traditional districts.

Direct peers

• New York State Charter Schools Association: State membership association supporting New York charter schools with advocacy, training, and operational support. Comparable peer in mission and member-service structure to APSRC.
• Florida Charter School Alliance: State-level membership organization advancing Florida charter schools through advocacy, training, and member services. Directly comparable peer offering a similar bundled support model to charter operators.
• California Charter Schools Association: State-level membership and advocacy organization for California charter schools, providing training, policy support, and member services. Closely mirrors APSRC's charter-focused service model at much larger scale.
• Texas Charter Schools Association: Texas state-level association supporting charter schools with advocacy, training, and member services. Directly comparable to APSRC's charter school support and advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• Education Commission of the States: Interstate education policy organization providing research, policy analysis, and tracking across U.S. states. Tangentially comparable as a peer organization supporting state-level education policy and practice.
• National School Boards Association: National federation of state school boards associations providing advocacy, training, and policy support. Broader incumbent peer to APSRC's policy and training functions for traditional public school governance.
• National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: National advocacy and support organization for public charter schools. Comparable to APSRC as a peer membership/advocacy body serving charter operators, though operating at a national scale rather than a single state.

Emerging players

• Charter School Capital: Mission-driven financial services organization supporting charter schools with facilities financing, lending, and financial planning resources. Comparable peer serving the same charter school customer segment with adjacent financial tooling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/APSRC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7YijDt2LWvKLPfLIn7aALA
• Facebookfacebook.com/APSRC1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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