• Provide expert consultation on Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and DESE regulations governing online and virtual schools. • Interpret Arkansas state laws related to virtual education, accountability, reporting requirements, parent/guardian involvement rules, and school governance. • Assess compliance risks and advise leadership on required policies, procedures, and documentation for authorization or partnership approval. • Develop and refine student enrollment procedures that comply with Arkansas virtual education eligibility and local district coordination requirements. • Document and optimize student transfer processes, ensuring accuracy in student records, residency verification, and compliance with ADE data reporting systems. • Provide recommendations on technology and Student Information System (SIS) configurations for managing enrollment, transfers, and attendance reporting. • Provide expertise on curriculum approval requirements under Arkansas Academic Standards. • Support preparation and submission of curriculum materials for ADE review and/or approval. • Ensure that course offerings, grade-level frameworks, and instructional materials align with Arkansas expectations for virtual schools. • Advise on how enrollment counts, attendance, residency, and student participation logs affect state revenue and eligibility for funding. • Collaborate with finance teams to ensure budget models properly reflect Arkansas state funding projections for online programs. • Create a comprehensive roadmap for launching Stellar Virtual’s Arkansas virtual program, including compliance steps, deadlines, and required submissions. • Identify potential operational or regulatory barriers and recommend mitigation strategies. • Serve as a subject matter resource for internal teams—academics, operations, technology, compliance, and finance. • Liaise with ADE/DESE staff, local districts, and statewide stakeholders as needed to ensure accurate interpretation of Arkansas virtual school expectations. • Prepare briefings, reports, and recommendations for leadership, outlining compliance status, risks, and needed actions.