Events
Upcoming Events
Understanding the EFA: 2026 Updates
Tuesday, May 26
7 p.m.
Via Zoom
In this webinar, special guest Dr. Darrell Smith of the Arkansas Department of Education will join us to discuss updates and changes to the rules governing the EFA program to help better prepare parents for the 2026-27 school year.
Microschool Workshop
Saturday, June 13
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
411 S. Victory, Little Rock
Whether you’re a curious parent looking for more information, an innovator interested in building a new school, or already underway launching your microschool, we’d love to see you!
Join The Reform Alliance and the National Microschooling Center for a FREE day of discussion covering:
- Finance
- Enrollment
- Staffing
- Facilities
- Regulations
- And more!
Hear from established founders, ask questions and get equipped to change students’ lives! Breakfast and lunch are provided for participants; travel exceeding 30 miles can be reimbursed.
Annual Events
2025 Student Focused Teacher Led Conference
An annual professional learning conference for Arkansas educators hosted by The Reform Alliance and open to all educators in all roles from any type of school or learning provider. Stay tuned to this page for information about the next conference!
SFTL 2025
SFTL 2025 included keynote speakers Sec. Jacob Oliva of the Arkansas Department of Education; Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart; and Hera Varma of Step Up for Students. Three breakout session periods allowed participants to choose from session topics including: project-based learning, nature-based learning, emotional intelligence, de-escalation, individualized learning, academic integrity, creating choice in a public school district, and more!
National School Choice Week
Annual celebrations of the broad range of educational options in Arkansas, including rallies, information fairs and localized community events to help families discover and access all those options.
NSCW 2026 – Canceled due to inclement weather