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SUMMARY:Benton High School College\, Career and Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come out and visit with TCFEF’s Parent Mentor\, Karen Lutrick\, during the College\, Career\, and Job Fair.  Karen will have information and resources to share about our IFTW program and supports that TCFEF offers for young adults as they plan and move past high school. \n 
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/benton-high-school-college-career-and-job-fair/
LOCATION:Benton High School\, 211 N Border St\, Benton\, AR\, 72015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Sensory Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sensory Cinema on February 14th  at 9:30 at the Malco Towne Theater in Jonesboro and the Malco in Van Buren! Tickets are $8.00\, cash only when you arrive\, and concessions are available for sale. Adults with disabilities living in group or residential homes get FREE admission! \nThe movie offered in February: GOAT \nShow starts at 9:30\,  we skip the previews and jump right into the movieCash Only upon entry. Concessions are available for purchase  \nShowing at: \nThe Jonesboro Malco on Parker Rd & The Malco in Van Buren
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/sensory-cinema-29/
LOCATION:Malco Towne Cinema\, 2407 E Parker Rd\, Jonesboro\, AR\, 72401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sensory Saturday
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:From Chaos to Organized: Learn about our Parent Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Join Parent Mentor Teresa Hendrix for a special TCFEF Training!Teresa will introduce the Parent Toolkit\, an exciting initiative created by The Center for Exceptional Families (TCFEF) and funded through generous grants and donors. \nThe Parent Toolkit was designed to help parents and caregivers of students with disabilities stay organized and confident during IEP and 504 meetings. Each FREE toolkit includes a 3-ring binder\, page dividers\, labels\, IEP/504 information\, and more—everything you need to keep important documents and resources at your fingertips. Learn how this toolkit is empowering families across Arkansas to better advocate for their children and access the support they deserve! \nThis training is sponsored by: The Center for Exceptional Families\, Pilot Prevention Program for Children and Families\, along with the University of Arkansas Partners program. \nChild care and Dinner will be provided for all who attend \nTarget Audience: Parents\, Professionals\, and Community Groups \nAge range covered: 0-26 years old
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/from-chaos-to-organized-learn-about-our-parent-toolkit/
LOCATION:Batesville Community Center\, 1420 20th Street\, Batesville\, AR\, 72501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Family Resource and Education Training
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION & IEPs\, ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD\, MEDICAID/TEFRA/WAIVER\, AND MORE!
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/family-resource-and-education-training/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T193000
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SUMMARY:Parent toolkit training
DESCRIPTION:Parent toolkit training\, gift card giveaway\, and come meet other parents. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild Age Focus*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Childhood (0-4)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild (5-12)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung Adult (13-18)
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/parent-toolkit-training/
LOCATION:The Learning Hub\, 215 AR-27\, Marshall\, AR\, 72650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Training
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Parent toolkit training
DESCRIPTION:Parent toolkit training\, gift card giveaway\, and come meet other parents. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild Age Focus*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Childhood (0-4)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild (5-12)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung Adult (13-18)
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/parent-toolkit-training-2/
LOCATION:215 AR-27\, Marshall\, AR 72650\, 215 AR-27\, Marshall\, AR\, 72650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Training
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Bootcamp: How to be an Effective Advocate and Parent Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Your child deserves a strong advocate — and that starts with YOU. \nJoin 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. \n✨ Starts THIS WEEK!✨ Completely FREE to attend✨ Giveaways at EVERY training✨ Attend all sessions → 🎉 Enter to win 1 of 2 $100 gift cards \n📍 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 🎁 \n💻 Virtual Option AvailableCan’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered! Most sessions are also available via Zoom (excluding the morning Kindergarten session and full-day Saturday training). \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you’re new to special education or have been navigating it for years — this bootcamp is for YOU. \n👉 You MUST register to attend (so we can plan materials\, space\, and meals) \n📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/advocacy-bootcamp-how-to-be-an-effective-advocate-and-parent-toolkit/
LOCATION:Center for Nonprofit\, 1200 W Walnut St\, Rogers\, AR\, 72756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ag for Autism Supporting Children and Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Topics that will be covered: Autism Waiver\, TEFRA\, ARHipp\, CES\, Waiver\, Alternatives to guardianship options\, and considerations. Key services\, tools\, and supports to plan for the future. Advocacy supports for special education \n\n\n\nTarget Audience*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung Adults\n\n\n\n\n\nChild Age Focus*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild (5-12)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung Adult (13-18)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult (18-26)
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/ag-for-autism-supporting-children-and-adults-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 322 W. 1st Street\, Dewitt\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Training
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