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Classroom Technician
TLC is now hiring Full-time Classroom Technician. Send resume to lcooper@tlcnea.com you may also apply on Indeed or here
Application for NDTA Approved Advanced Baby Course
The Learning Center is excited to be hosting an Advanced Training for NDTA Approved Advanced Baby Course. This training will be held on August 8 – 12, 2022 and October 6 – 10, 2022. Tuition for NDTA Members will be […]
Complete the Flower: At Home Activity
Today is National Plant A Flower Day! Make sure you tag us in any photos of your child planting flowers. If you want to stay inside, click the link below to download our coloring sheet. Coloring Sheet
At Home Valentine’s Day Project
Are you looking for an at-home Valentine’s Day Project? Click the link below to download our coloring sheet. You can add your child’s hand and footprints, like in the photo shown. To help develop letter recognition or fine motor development, […]
Classroom Technician
TLC is now hiring Full-time Classroom Technician. Send resume to lcooper@tlcnea.com you may also apply on Indeed or here
2021 Mum Fundraiser
It’s Mum Time! Purchase your mum by October 1st, 2021 for $100. Proceeds of your purchase support The Learning Center’s Therapeutic Programs. Since 1959, we have provided therapeutic and supportive services for thousands of children and adults with developmental disabilities [...]
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Coordinator
TLC is now hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Coordinator start July 2022.Full-time, 12 month, Benefit eligible. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will develop ABA based intervention treatment plans, implement or ensure the implementation of ABA treatment plans by RBTs/BTs, monitor progress, […]
Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Substitute Kindergarten Teacher to work with children with developmental disabilities. This position is as needed in the event the current teacher is absent. Must have a current AR teaching license. Send resume to jsmith@tlcnea.com. E.O.E. You may also apply here.
Buses For Sale
2009 E-450 FORD BUS 16 PASSENGER WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT 86,000 MILES and 2010 E-450 FORD BUS 18 PASSENGER WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT 114,000 MILES. The Learning Center of Northeast AR, Inc is accepting bids for both buses. All bids must be […]
Handwriting Without Tears®
Handwriting Without Tears®, a handwriting program, uses fun ways in developing, improving, and increasing handwriting skills in kids. Developed by an occupational therapist, Jan Olsen, the program incorporates music, big and small body movements, and visual strategies to make handwriting [...]
Public Notice – 2011 Ford Bus
2011 FORD BUS E-450 VIN 1FDFE4FS2BDA05221 18 PASSENGER 1 WHEELCHAIR LIFT 132,000 MILES We have the right to refuse any offer.
Now Hiring: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
TLC is now hiring Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to start August 2022. Full-time, 12 month, Benefit eligible. The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will set lesson plans, develop a plan of care for each child and implement a curriculum […]
AutoMail, LLC. Plays Secret Santa
Thank you to our friends at AutoMail for supporting our children!
Fall Festival A Success Despite COVID-19
Another Fall Festival complete! Due to COVID-19 we changed up our annual event but it was still a success. Thank you to all who donated candy, cake, and supplies. We couldn’t have pulled it off without you and our amazing [...]
United Way Day of Caring
Another wonderful United Way Day of Caring in the books! A BIG Thank you to our Jonesboro CWL Volunteers! We appreciate your hard work today.
New Director at The Learning Center of NEA – Dr. Lynn Cooper
Welcome to TLC! Lynn comes to The Learning Center with 27 years of experience in the world of special education and related services. She has worked as a special education teacher, section 504 coordinator, assistant principal, and special education director. […]
Accepting Bids for Bus with Lift
The Learning Center of Northeast AR, Inc. is accepting bids for a 2006 Ford Bus with lift and for a 2012 Ford Bus with lift. All bids must be clearly marked on the envelope “sealed bid”. Sealed bids will be […]
Food Chaining
Food Chaining is a child-friendly treatment approach that helps introduce new foods while building on the child’s past successful eating experiences. The main goal is to expand the diet and have children eat food, not necessarily all foods, but food […]
A Visit With Abby The Therapy Dog
Our kiddos had a visit from Abby, a sweet therapy dog owned by our very own Dawn Holmes. Thank you to Dawn’s husband Bryce for bringing her to see us!
Adults Enjoying The Sunshine
TLC adults enjoyed some sunshine and games right in our own backyard!
Mrs. Paula’s Hands on Learning
The hands on learning continues in Mrs. Paula’s classes! This week they are exploring all things found in ponds. They have seen a real life turtle and tadpoles, made swamp water and yummy dirt cake filled with gummy snakes!
Homemade Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! We are learning about all things summer and decided to make our own ice cream!
Learning About Birds And Bugs
Mrs. Valina’s classes had a busy week learning about birds and bugs! Do feathers float? What do birds need to build a nest? How many bugs do you see? And lastly some yummy Bug Juice to finish the week.
Re-Opening
A Big Thank You to Our TLC Staff for working so hard to prepare for our Re-Opening! We can’t wait to see all our clients. Together we are TLC Strong! #tlcstrong
April is OT Month
We love our Occupational Therapists! Occupational therapy practitioners support and promote the development and engagement of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and their families or other caregivers, in everyday routines. These routines include play, rest and sleep, activities of daily living, […]
Jonesboro JA’s and Brandon Baxter Visit
Thank you Jonesboro JA’s and Brandon Baxter for visiting our adult clients today! It was a lot of fun!
Thank You For Another Successful Dr. Seuss Week
Another week of celebrating Dr. Seuss complete. We would like to thank our guest readers, our parents for participating in our activities all week and most importantly our classroom staff for always providing our children with excellent learning experiences. Thank […]
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Mrs. Paula’s class had a fun filled week celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!! They made hats for Cat In The Hat and made green eggs.
Reading With Our Favorite Stuffed Animals
Ms. Valina’s rooms enjoyed reading with their favorite stuffed animal and making Cat in the Hat masks yesterday!
Favorite Hat Day
Ms. Valina’s rooms enjoyed wearing their favorite hats to read The Cat in the Hat today!
More Guest Readers for Ms. Laura’s Class
Dr. Seuss week brought more guest readers to Ms. Laura’s classrooms. Thank you to Ms. Erin for reading Fox in Socks and Ms. Robin Daniel for reading The Cat in the Hat.
Reading Fox and Socks for Dr. Seuss Week
Ms. Valina’s rooms had a BIG day! Read Fox and Socks, played a Dr. Suess matching game, and celebrated a special friends birthday!
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
Ms. Valina’s room enjoyed reading “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” today!
Guest Reader For Dr. Seuss Week
It is Dr. Seuss week and the first guest reader for Ms. Laura’s class was our very own Sherry Morris. She was very popular as you can see!
Sensory Friday with Ms. Laura’s class
Ms. Laura’s classes make “floam” for Sensory Friday last week. The kids love to get messy!
Heights School of Medical Arts Service Day
A huge thank you goes out to University Heights School of Medical Arts for inviting the TLC adults over today for their service day!
Music With John Gatlin
TLC adults had a great day of music on Wednesday with John Gatlin! Videos to come!
Mrs. Laura’s Classes – All Things Cold
Ms. Laura’s classes are learning about all things cold. Beginning with popsicles, then an indoor snow day.
Valentines Day Fun
We had a lot of fun on Valentines Day! Ms. Shae’s classroom had a special visit from Abby the dog. Mrs. Paula’s class made sundaes. Ms. Valina’s room had a pizza party. Ms. Laura’s class had donuts.
A Night to Shine – Jonesboro, Ar 2020
TLC❤️ family and friends enjoyed a great evening at A Night to Shine – Jonesboro, AR 2020!
Bowling With The Pros
The TLC❤️ adults had a awesome time at Bowling with the Pros 2020 Hijinx Game Night Reinvented
Project Lead The Way Visit
Mrs Stephens’s 6th grade “Project Lead the Way” students from Nettleton STEAM visited our campus today and observed how services are provided to our clients.
Santa Came For A Visit
TLC❤️ was so happy Santa stopped by to see our kids! We are also very grateful to PetSmart for choosing us to be part of their HOPE program, allowing us to give a stuffed animal to each child!
Knit Hats donated
A wonderful group led by Brandi Hodges with The Jonesboro Public Library knit all of these precious hats for some of our kiddos. All of the hats are not even pictured. We love our community!
Jazzy Christmas Program
The Adult Program presented “Jazzy Christmas” at Prospect Church. 🎄❤️ They did a wonderful job.
Fall in Ms Paula’s Class
The kids in Ms Paula’s class had a big time playing in the leaves enjoying fall!
Area 7 Special Olympic Bowling
The adult program had a wonderful time bowling at the Area 7 Special Olympic bowling.
Thank you to the University Heights Lions Club
Thank you to the University Heights Lions Club for doing FREE eye exams at our Children’s Program today. They put in a lot of work.
Thank You Howl and ASU Cheerleaders
The TLC Adult program had a great visit from ASU’s own Howl and the ASU Cheerleaders!
Arkansas State University Phi Beta Lambda
Several members of Phi Beta Lambda volunteered at The Learning Center today for our Halloween party 🎃 Thanks Brenna, Ben, Rachel, Meghan, Alexus, Melanie, Bailey, Mariah, and Tyrell for volunteering some of your time this morning!
We’ll Miss You Dana Taylor
Happy Retirement to TLC’s own Dana Taylor! It won’t be the same without you! We will miss you!
Thank you 104.9 The Fox and Munchy’s
Thank you to Jim Frigo from 104.9 The Fox delivers FREE lunch from Munchy’s Specialty Sandwiches to the staff at The Learning Center in Jonesboro. It was delicious!
Thank You Jonesboro Fire Department Station 4
Thanks to the Jonesboro Fire Department Station 4 for helping TLC❤️celebrate Community Helpers Week!
Thank You Jonesboro Police Department
Big THANKS to Officer Josh of the Jonesboro Police Department for educating our TLC❤️ kids during Community Helpers Week!
Thank You Medic One
TLC❤️ would like to thank Medic One for visiting our kids during Community Helper Week!
Adult Program Corn Maze Trip
TLC❤️ Adult Program had a great time at Cache River Corn Maze and Harvest Days!
Visit to Cache River Pumpkin Patch
Shae’s rooms enjoyed visiting the Cache River Pumpkin Patch on 10/17/19
August Heart Award Honorees
Our August Heart Award Honorees are Lexie Davis and Kristin Patrick. Lexie helped to paint the bathroom and brought her camper for the kids to get in during the unit on camping. Kristen helped paint the bathroom, made window valences […]
Thank you Diana Davis
The TLC❤️ Adults got to learn about the News Business with a visit from Diana Davis KAIT.
Junior Auxiliary Fall Festival
Big Thanks to Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro, AR for hosting the annual Adult Program Fall Festival!! TLC❤️ Adults “Love Their JA’s!”.
Down Syndrome Awareness
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. During the month we will share facts about down syndrome. #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness#downsyndromemonth #tlcnea
United Way Day of Caring
Annual United Way Day of Caring today! A big shout to our Frito Lay Volunteers for helping us clean our facility! Your hard work is much appreciated.
Thank You Emerson Ambulance
Thank you Emerson Ambulance for allowing Mrs. Paula’s class to explore and learn today. They had so much fun!
Therapeutic Listening
Therapeutic Listening is a specific sound-based intervention that is embedded in a developmental and sensory integration perspective. Our staff has specialized training in Therapeutic Listening.
Birthday Celebration in Ms. Valina’s Room
Ms. Valina’s room enjoyed a birthday celebration last week!
Learning About The 5 Senses
Mrs. Paula’s class spent the week learning about their 5 senses. Taste testing was their favorite experiment…apples or lemons… Which do you prefer?
TLC To Host Advanced NDT Handling Course
The Learning Center is hosting an Advanced NDT Handling Course on October 18-20. You must have completed the certification course. Teresa Gutierrez will be teaching the course. The cost is $450. If you are interested, please email cvanhorn@tlcnea.com or call […]
HEARTS Award winners for July 2019
HEARTS ( Honorable Effort Above Routine Treatment or Services) Award winners for July were Shae Tate and Rachel Hamner. Shae and Rachel went above and beyond for our students.
Vegetables AND Cupcakes
Ms. Elizabeth’s rooms enjoying vegetables from their own garden and cupcakes!
Thank You Ag For Autism
Ag for Autism Treasurer presented Aaron Hannah with The Learning Center with a grant to further their ABA teaching techniques. Congratulations!
A State Sorority Rush Visit
TLC❤️ is grateful for the Arkansas State Sorority Rush volunteers who spent some time at both our programs yesterday! Wolves up! 🐺
2019 – 2020 Academic Calendar
Download the 2019 – 2020 Academic Calendar http://ow.ly/QfIY50vkPTu
Outpatient Programs
TLC’s ❤ EIDT and our Outpatient programs specialize in therapies in many areas.
Early Intervention Day Treatment
TLC’s 💙 Early Intervention Day Treatment Program treats children ages birth to 5 years old.
Trip to RPM Athletics
Ms. Valina’s rooms won our TLC 5K Challenge back in May and chose to turn that into a field trip to RPM Athletics today. The kids (and staff) had a great time!
Ms. Elizabeth’s cucumbers
Ms. Elizabeth’s rooms enjoying the cucumbers they grew in their own garden!
Swim Safety
Remember: Air-Filled or Foam Toys are not safety devices. Don’t use air-filled or foam toys, such as “water wings”, “noodles”, or inner-tubes, instead of life jackets. These toys are not life jackets and are not designed to keep swimmers safe.
Camping with Ms. Valina
Ms. Valina’s rooms learning about tents, pop up campers, camping and s’mores ❤️
Trying The Tomatoes
Ms. Elizabeth’s rooms trying the tomatoes from their own garden they planted this year.
Playground Safety
Take steps to keep kids safe by: Checking that playgrounds have soft material under them such as wood chips, sand, or mulch. Reading playground signs and using playground equipment that is right for your child’s age. Making sure there are […]
Supporting Families
At TLC 💛, we support families while helping children reach their potential.
Garden Planting with Ms. Valina
Ms. Valina’s room planting their garden and hanging their hummingbird/bird feeders. TLC❤️ kids are enjoying more outdoor learning experiences!
More Than A Classroom
TLC 💙 helps children express their wants and needs by teaching them communication. #tlcnea#morethanaclassroom
Thank You Ag for Autisim
TLC ❤️ would like to thank Ag for Autism for their generous grant to support our programs this year!
Sunscreen Tips
When To Apply Sunscreen Apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before being in the sun (for best results) so that it can be absorbed by the skin and less likely to wash off when you perspire. Remember to reapply sunscreen after […]
Keep Those Kids Hydrated
Sometimes our kids don’t know how to communicate they are hot and thirsty. Remind them to drink plenty of water when playing outside this summer!
Therapy Dog Murphy
Thank you to Carly Nichols and her therapy dog Murphy for visiting during pet week! He is such a good dog and we loved him
Animal Week
TLC❤️ would like to thank Abby Holmes 🐶, Cosmo Kramer Deckard 🐰, and Kurt Russell Deckard for visiting Ms. Valina’s classroom for animal week! The kids and staff had a blast
Local Culture
Our school aged summer program had a GREAT time today at Local Culture! Very thankful for them accommodating us!
Annual Water Fight and Cookout Day
Our Adult Program had their annual water fight and cookout today. They picked teams but we decided everyone was a winner! ❤️
SouthWest Church Junior High Youth Group
TLC❤️ is thankful for the SouthWest Church Junior High Youth Group! This group spent 2 days with us last week cleaning and interacting with our kids. They did great!!
TLC class of 2019
Congratulations to our TLC Class of 2019! Thank you parents for allowing us to serve your children and love them like our own. Best of luck to all!
Josiah making a difference in the Jonesboro Community
Our very own Josiah making a difference in the Jonesboro Community. He is a strong, happy little man. Your TLC family is so excited for you. Today, Mayor Perrin signed a proclamation with Keithan, Amanda, and Josiah Mosley, declaring May […]
Ms. Laura Bell’s Classes goes to RPM Athletics
Ms. Laura Bell’s classes had a fun trip to RPM Athletics!
Ms. Shae’s Classes Easter Egg Hunt
Ms. Shae’s kids got in on the egg hunt fun! They loved it!🐰🐥🥚
Ms. Laura’s Classes Easter Egg Hunt
Ms. Laura’s classes had an early egg hunt. Look at these beautiful faces! Happy Easter to all!
Part-time Bus/Van Assistant
Duties include transport children and adults with developmental disabilities. This is a split shift position. Requirements: Drivers must have CDL License with “P” endorsement or willing to obtain and clear driving record and must become DOT certified. Experience transporting passengers […]
Dirt and Worms in Ms. Shae’s Rooms
Oh my! It looks like Ms. Shae’s rooms had dirt and worms for snacks today!
Sport Day, Worms, & Painting for the HotCake Hustle
Arkansas Children’s Week activities continue: Sports Day, Worms, Painting for the HotCake Hustle, and eating “dirt” deserts!
Arkansas Children’s Week at The Learning Center
Arkansas Children’s Week: Career Day, Worms and Dirt, and Painting with mud!
Nerd Day at The Learning Center
TLC staff and kids celebrating Arkansas Children’s Week- today was Nerd Day!
Parakeets brought to The Learning Center
Today Ms. Valina’s rooms learned about birds. As a special treat Ms. Charmisha brought in her three parakeets and the kids loved seeing them!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Snack Time at TLC
When you read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, you must also eat fruit right? Thank you Ms. Laura Bell for this fun activity!
TLC Student Gets Make-A-Wish Granted
TLC❤️ had the honor of hosting a wish granting for our very own Antarius! He was given his wish for a trip to Disney World! Thank you to AID Temporary Services for sponsoring the wish, and Andy’s Frozen Custard, KAIT, KJNB, […]