The Center for Exceptional Families

Become Organized with TCFEF!
2026-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Forrest City Public Libary, 421 S. Washington St, Forrest City, AR, 72335, United States
Join us for a FREE in-person Toolkit Training hosted by The Center for Exceptional Families.
Parent Mentor Keith Watson will walk families through helpful tools, resources, and information designed to support parents and caregivers as they navigate services, supports, and advocacy for their child.
This training is free to attend, and each parent/caregiver who attends will receive their own FREE TCFEF Toolkit to take home.
Date: June 1stTime: 4:00 PMLocation: Forrest City Public Library
Families are encouraged to attend in person so they can receive their toolkit and ask questions during the training.

Advocacy Bootcamp: Planning Ahead to Adulthood
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Center for Nonprofit, 1200 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Your child deserves a strong advocate — and that starts with YOU.
Join our FREE Advocacy Bootcamp hosted by The Center for Exceptional Families, Arkansas Disability Coalition, and Autism Involves Me — a powerful 7-training series designed to help you confidently navigate IEPs, behaviors, services, and your child’s future.
✨ Evening Training!✨ Completely FREE to attend✨ Giveaways ✨ Attend all sessions → 🎉 Enter to win 1 of 2 $100 gift cards
📍 In-Person (Recommended!)We strongly encourage attending in person — even if you need to arrive a few minutes late!We’re working on providing a light dinner + you’ll be eligible for in-person giveaways 🎁
💻 Virtual Option AvailableCan’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re new to special education or have been navigating it for years — this bootcamp is for YOU.
👉 You MUST register to attend (so we can plan materials, space, and meals)
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer

Community Fest 2026
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Harmony Gardens, 4517 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR, 72404, United States
Come join TCFEF at the Ag for Autism Community Fest. Stop by our booth to learn about our FREE services and receive a FREE Parent Organizational Toolkit so you’re ready when school starts.

Sensory Cinema: Jonesboro & Fort Smith
2026-06-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Malco Towne Cinema, 2407 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, United States
Don’t miss our June Sensory Cinema!We’re excited to offer another inclusive movie experience designed for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly environment. Malco Theatre – Jonesboro & Fort Smith June 20th at 9:30 AM $8 plus per person CASH ONLY

SEAS Arkansas Educational Conference and Training
2026-07-09 07:00 - 2026-07-10 16:00 | Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
TCFEF will have a table set up with informational handouts on both days. Parent Mentor Karen L. will be presenting TCFEF Transition to Kindergarten training on Friday.

Sensory Cinema
2026-07-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Malco Towne Cinema, 2407 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, United States
We’re excited to bring families together for another Sensory Cinema experience!

Join us on July 11 for a sensory-friendly showing of either Minions & Monsters or Moana.

9:30 AM showtime
$8 + tax per person (cash only)
Jonesboro & Fort Smith locations

Who’s ready for movie day?

Autism Community Resource Day
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
Join us this Saturday for Autism Community Resource Day!We’re excited to offer three valuable trainings designed to support parents, caregivers, and families: The Center for Exceptional Families Training Effective Parent Advocacy Parent Toolkit TrainingWe hope to see you there! Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, Room 101 July 18

Tuesday Tips
2026-07-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Online, AR, United States

Wynne Public Schools Back to School Family Meet and Greet
2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Wynne School District
Come out to the Wynne Public School District’s Back to School meet and greet! Stop by the TCFEF table to meet with Keith, one of our Parent Mentors, and pick up information about the supports and programs we offer.

Transition to Kindergarten/TCFEF Toolkit
2026-07-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, AR, United States
Join us online for Parent Mentor Karen to talk about how you can help your child transition to Kindergarten. Also learn all about our Parent Toolkit and how to become organized and ready for meetings.

TCFEF Board Meeting
2026-07-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Online, AR, United States

Game Plan
2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Amphitheater City Park, Park Avenue, Mountain View, AR, 72560, United States
GAME Plan is a fun, welcoming space where youth can build friendships, practice social skills, learn life skills, and just have a great time together.
We’ll have:
🎲 Board games and activities
🍕 Snacks
🎁 Giveaways
😊 A supportive environment where everyone belongs
Parents are welcome to come learn more about the program and connect with other families.
We can’t wait to meet everyone! Invite a friend and help us spread the word.

Marvell-Elaine Council Back to School Transition Fair
2026-08-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Marvell-Elaine High School, 1018 US 49, Marvell, AR, 72366, United States
Back-to-School/Transition Fair for families and students. This is a great time to learn about what comes after high school and how to start planning now!

Family Forum
2026-08-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Embassy Suites, 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, AR, 72211, United States
Parent Mentor Karen will be participating in a panel for questions and answers and will also be setting up a TCFEF exhibit.

Embassy Suites 11301 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock

From Chaos to Clarity: Using the Parent Toolkit to Organize Your Child's IEP Paperwork
2026-08-10 13:00 - 17:30 | Brookland Public Library, 401 Holman Street, Brookland, AR, 72417, United States
Come join our Executive Director, Shelby Knight, as she presents TCFEF’s toolkit workshop, “From Chaos to Clarity: Using the Parent Toolkit to Organize Your Child’s IEP Paperwork.”
Parents, you can select the time frame that works best for your schedule.
1 pm or 4:30 pm
Please submit the registration form:
https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/from-chaos-to-clarity-parent-toolkit-training-registration/

TCFEF Parent Center presentation
2026-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | First United Methodist Church, 801 South Main Street, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, United States
This is a free community, hosted by NEA Homeschool Connect and TCFEF, designed to encourage, equip, and connect homeschool families across Northeast Arkansas with resources.
Come visit with our Executive Director, Shelby Knight, as she explains all about The Center for Exceptional Families and how we help and support families.

Sensory Cinema
2026-08-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Malco Towne Cinema, 2407 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, United States
Join us on August 15 at 9:30 AM for Sensory Cinema! Choose between:
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Spider-Man: Brand New Day

$8 + tax per person (cash only)

We can’t wait to see your family there!

PCSSD Transition Fair
2026-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Sylvan Hills High School, 401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr., Sherwood, 72120, United States
Come visit our Parent Mentor Karen at the Pulaski Transition Fair for Juniors and Seniors in High School. Karen will have handouts with links to great resources as you look at what comes after high school.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Holiday Fundraiser
2026-11-04 09:00 - 19:00 | Nothing Bundt Cake Locations
