San Antonio Chapter: Small Moments, Big Impact: Supporting Young Children Through Relationships
2026-02-21 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | The Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St, San Antonio, TX, 78228, United States
Small Moments, Big Impact: Supporting Young Children Through Relationships brings early childhood educators together for a morning of professional learning, connection, and inspiration in San Antonio.
On February 21, 2026, educators will gather at The Neighborhood Place for two focused workshop experiences centered on the power of relationships in early learning environments. Participants can expect a Preschool Workshop led by Johnathon Hines, The 3 R’s: Rituals, Routines, & Relationships – The Blueprint for Classroom Success, and an Infant and a Toddler Workshop led by Johana Hernandez, exploring responsive and relationship-based approaches to infant and toddler care.
This four-hour session offers practical strategies educators can bring directly into their classrooms, all grounded in the understanding that meaningful relationships are at the heart of effective early childhood practice.
The cost is $55 per educator. Registration details will be shared soon. For more information, contact satxaeycinfo@gmail.com.

Thinking Beyond the Classroom: Broadening Learning Horizons and Promoting Self-Directed Exploration
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:30
Broadening Learning Horizons and Promoting Self-Directed Exploration
Hosted by the TXAEYC Denton Chapter, this free virtual training is open to educators across Texas and beyond. Explore how thoughtful classroom design and intentional planning support engagement and learning. Sessions will highlight playful, purposeful environments and practical strategies for keeping school-age children engaged through meaningful, standards-aligned activities.
• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026• Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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Thinking Beyond the Classroom: Federal Child Care and Early Education Policy Background and Current Landscape
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00
Federal Child Care and Early Education Policy Background and Current LandscapeHosted by the TXAEYC Denton Chapter, this free virtual training is open to educators across Texas and beyond. This session will explore the federal child care and early education policy landscape, including key programs and current developments shaping the field and what they mean for educators, programs, and families.
• Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026• Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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Fort Worth Chapter: Week of the Young Child Mixer
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | TX
Join the Fort Worth TXAEYC Chapter for an evening that brings early childhood professionals together in a more relaxed setting. This mixer is a chance to step outside the day-to-day, connect with others who understand the work, and spend time celebrating the role early educators play in shaping strong beginnings.
You’ll have space to meet new faces, reconnect with familiar ones, and enjoy light bites and refreshments along the way. Whether you’re a teacher, director, advocate, or partner in the field, this is a simple, meaningful way to be part of the Week of the Young Child.
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Thinking Beyond the Classroom: Nature Play and the Wonder of Loose Parts
2026-06-06 08:45 - 11:30 | Midwestern State University Flower Mound Campus, 100 Parker Square, Flower Mound, Texas
Join TXAEYC for an in-person Thinking Beyond the Classroom training on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Midwestern State University–Flower Mound Campus. The day begins at 8:45 AM with an MSU overview, followed by training from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.
Led by Beth Edwards, this session explores outdoor learning and loose parts play as tools for curiosity, creativity, and child-led discovery. Gain practical strategies for designing engaging environments and supporting meaningful learning indoors and out.
Space is limited to 50 participants.
• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026• Time: 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM

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