Enrollment & Updates

The Calming Canvas Academy is preparing to welcome students for the 2027–2028 academic year!

We're excited to share important dates, enrollment announcements, and opportunities for families to learn more about our upcoming school.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications Open

February 1, 2027

First Day of School

August 16, 2027

Academy Location

coming soon

Preparing for Enrollment

Applications for The Calming Canvas Academy's 2027–2028 school year will open on February 1, 2027.

Families interested in joining our school community are encouraged to check this page for updates as additional enrollment information becomes available.

Details regarding application requirements, tuition, financial assistance, and the admissions process will be shared as they are finalized.

Academy Location: To Be Announced

We look forward to sharing more information as we prepare for our first academic year.

How to Apply

  • 1

    Complete the Application

  • 2

    Submit Required Documents

  • 3

    Review & Communication

  • 4

    Enrollment Confirmation

Enrollment Application

Complete the application and pay the required $50 fee.

Opens Feb. 1, 2027

Tuition Information

View tuition details and complete the separate tuition form.

Submit Information

TCC Academy Interest Meeting

  • Saturday, December 12, 2026

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • The Calming Canvas

    2608 S. Shackleford Rd, Suite C

    Little Rock, AR 72205

  • Virtual option will be available!

  • We're happy to provide more information about The Calming Canvas Academy.

    Contact Us About TCC Academy at

    academy@thecalmingcanvas.com

Join us to learn more about The Calming Canvas Academy!

What to Expect at Our Interest Meeting

Families will have an opportunity to learn more about the academy's plans, including:

  • Daily schedule and curriculum

  • Tuition options

  • EFA funding information

  • Enrollment plans

  • Questions and answers

Refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.

A virtual attendance option will also be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Calming Canvas Academy is a K–12 autism-focused private microschool designed to provide a supportive, individualized learning environment for students with autism. Families interested in enrolling their child are welcome to apply beginning February 1, 2027. Admission will be based on the academy's enrollment requirements, available spaces, and ability to meet each student's educational needs.

  • Yes! The Calming Canvas Academy is a tuition-based private microschool. Families may be eligible to use Arkansas Education Freedom Account (EFA) funding toward tuition, subject to program eligibility and applicable requirements.

    For additional information about tuition costs and available options, please review our Tuition Information PDF on this page.

  • The Calming Canvas Academy plans to serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade (K–12). Our educational approach focuses on individualized instruction, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment where students can learn and grow at their own pace.

  • The Calming Canvas Academy is designed to provide a small, supportive learning environment with individualized attention. Enrollment will be limited to 15 students for the first school year, allowing our team to focus on each student's learning needs and development.

  • Additional tuition and funding information will be shared as it becomes available. Families are encouraged to review the Tuition Information PDF and contact the academy with questions about available payment options.

Find answers to common questions about enrollment, tuition, and more.

  • Enrollment documentation requirements are being finalized. Families may be asked to provide basic student information, previous school records, and relevant educational documents, such as IEPs or evaluations, when applicable.

    A complete list of required documents and secure submission instructions will be provided when applications open on February 1, 2027.

  • Families will receive communication from The Calming Canvas Academy regarding their child's application status after it has been reviewed.

    Information about the application review process, notification timelines, and next steps will be provided when enrollment opens.

  • Enrollment spaces will be limited for the academy's first school year. If available spaces are filled, the academy may offer a waitlist for interested families.

    Additional information about waitlist procedures will be shared as enrollment details are finalized.

  • The academy's future location has not yet been announced, so school tours are not currently available.

    Families are encouraged to attend our upcoming Interest Meeting on December 12, 2026, to learn more about the academy's plans, educational approach, and enrollment process.

    Tour opportunities will be announced once the academy's location and visiting arrangements are finalized.

  • Families are invited to attend The Calming Canvas Academy Interest Meeting on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

    The meeting will be held in person at The Calming Canvas, 2608 S. Shackleford Road, Suite C, Little Rock, AR 72205, with a virtual attendance option available.

    Families will have the opportunity to learn about the academy's curriculum, daily schedule, tuition options, EFA funding, and enrollment plans.

    You can also contact us through the website for additional information and updates.