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Columbia County, AR Educational resources
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Educational Programs
GED & Adult Education
SAU Tech Adult Education Center
- Location:104 Harvey Couch Blvd, Magnolia, AR 71753
- Phone: (870) 234-6064
- Offers FREE GED classes (including Fast Track evening options), basic literacy, TABE prep, and support for job readiness & career certificates (e.g., CNA, WAGE™) BestGED Classes.
- No cost for instruction; GED test fees ($4 per subject) can be waived if needed SAU Tech.
Magnolia–Columbia County Literacy Council
- Location:104 Harvey Couch Blvd, Magnolia, AR 71753
- Phone:(870) 901-6028 | Email:
- Provides one-on-one tutoring and literacy support for GED prep and reading skills Learn More
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services–Adult Education (Statewide)
- For statewide GED/adult ed programs, including ESL, basic education.
- Toll-free: 1-877-963-4GED (4433); Local: 501-682-1970
Financial Literacy & Job-Readiness Training
- SAU Tech Adult Education Center: Integrates financial literacy, digital skills, resume-building, interview prep, career readiness, and soft skills into its adult education & workforce programs Learn More
- Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA): Offers free financial education workshops by request for Magnolia residents Learn More
Parenting & Family Support Classes
- FACT, Inc./ Head Start (Magnolia): Offers parent involvement programs, early childhood education, and resources through its Head Start services—call (870) 234-3447.
- Magnolia–Columbia County Literacy Council: Connects families with educational resources and could help supplement parenting skills through curriculum or referral programs.
- Arkansas DHS & 211 Service Referral: Call211or visit DHS to ask about in-person/online parenting workshops, home-visiting support, and family education programs
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