February 26-27, 2026 in Hot Springs, AR

The Ambassador Academy is a hands-on learning experience for teachers, curriculum coordinators, and school and district administrators to develop a broader understanding of the tools and services provided by DESE. The Ambassador Academy will be held February 26-27, 2026 in Hot Springs, AR.

Academy training sessions include: Triand, LEA Insights, Standards for Accreditation, My School Info, ADE Data Center, Arkansas Digital Sandbox, Data Privacy & Security, and more!

Attendees who successfully complete the Academy will be recognized on our website as a Data Ambassador! View the current list of Ambassadors.

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Registration

Register via escWorks session #573144. Registration for the event is free; however, no-shows will be charged $25.

Location

The workshop will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

A courtesy block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Hot Springs at a rate of $99 per night. These rooms will be held on a first-come, first-served basis until February 6, 2026. Guests will need to make their reservations using the direct reservation link or by phone at 877-623-6697.

Schedule

The workshop agenda will be made available soon. We plan to start at 9 a.m. Participants will have one hour and fifteen minutes to eat lunch on their own.

How to Prepare

Participants will need to bring a laptop to participate in the workshop. Be sure to have your State Active Directory (eSchool) username and password. Review this list and attempt to log in to each system prior to the event.