Root to Rise is primarily a community-based educational enrichment and family programming organization. It offers hands-on activities, workshops, clubs, social opportunities, parent resources, and community events.

Root to Rise does not replace a family’s chosen school or homeschool program unless a particular program is expressly described as providing that service.

Root to Rise and Elite Prep serve different purposes.

Elite Prep is a structured microschool program for enrolled middle and high school students. It provides consistent academic support, accountability, online coursework, credit recovery, opportunities to work ahead, and guidance toward graduation and future goals.

Root to Rise is a flexible community learning and enrichment hub. Families may participate in individual activities, workshops, clubs, social events, parent programs, and hands-on learning experiences without enrolling in a full academic program.

A student may participate in Root to Rise without attending Elite Prep. Elite Prep students may also participate in selected Root to Rise activities and community events.

In simple terms:

Elite Prep provides structured academic support.

Root to Rise provides enrichment, connection, creativity, and community.

No. Many programs may be especially useful to homeschool families, but workshops, clubs, events, and community activities may also be open to students attending public, private, charter, online, or other educational programs.

Yes. Parents may leave after completing all required registration, emergency-contact, medical-information, liability, and authorized-pickup forms.

Many Root to Rise activities are designed as focused one- to two-hour classes, workshops, clubs, or special experiences rather than full-day care.

Root to Rise is an educational enrichment program and is not represented as a daycare center.

Parents are also welcome to stay, connect with other families, work, or use the Parent Corner.

Many Root to Rise activities are approximately one to two hours long, so families may choose to stay nearby or return when the activity ends.

Age requirements, staffing, registration limits, and supervision procedures may vary by activity.

Some activities may meet weekly or monthly so children can develop routines, skills, and relationships over time.

Other activities may be offered as short-term series, seasonal programs, community events, or one-time workshops.

Root to Rise will offer a combination of recurring programs and special experiences, with at least five activity opportunities available each week.

Root to Rise may offer tutoring, educational support, curriculum guidance, skill-building, and academic enrichment. However, it is not intended to function as a complete academic program unless a particular offering is expressly described that way.

Families seeking a structured middle or high school academic program should review the Elite Prep option.

Families may pay privately or use eligible Arkansas Education Freedom Account funds when the selected services qualify under current program requirements.

EFA eligibility, approved expenses, documentation requirements, and payment procedures are determined by the applicable state program and may change.

Families are responsible for confirming that their selected services are eligible before relying on EFA reimbursement or direct payment.

Membership includes:

• At least five activities each week
• Materials and supplies for included activities
• Expert-led classes and workshops
• At least one weekend evening event each month
• Bring-a-friend-for-free days
• Access to recurring clubs, enrichment, movement, life-skills, creative, and social activities

Some specialized workshops, field trips, private consultations, or ticketed events may require an additional fee.

Potentially. Parents, professionals, artists, tradespeople, business owners, retirees, hobbyists, and older students may submit ideas for workshops, demonstrations, clubs, or special programs.

All instructors and activity leaders will be reviewed based on safety, experience, age appropriateness, program quality, and alignment with Root to Rise values.

Root to Rise aims to create flexible, inclusive, and supportive environments. Activities may incorporate movement, hands-on learning, visual supports, choice, predictable routines, and opportunities for sensory regulation.

Available accommodations, staffing, and program suitability will vary. Families should communicate relevant needs before registration so Root to Rise can determine whether appropriate support is available.

Root to Rise may offer educational planning, curriculum guidance, routine development, progress-monitoring support, parent workshops, and quarterly consultation services.

Families remain responsible for complying with applicable homeschool laws and selecting or administering their child’s educational program.

Programs will be offered for elementary students, middle school students, teenagers, parents, caregivers, or entire families.

Each calendar listing will identify the intended age group.

Programs are developed based on:

• Family feedback
• Student interests
• Developmental needs
• Community expertise
• Seasonal themes
• Available instructors
• Local partnerships
• Safety and staffing considerations

Families will regularly have opportunities to suggest activities and help shape future programming.

Join the Root to Rise email list, follow Root to Rise on social media, and review the community calendar for new activities, registration dates, and program updates.