TXAEYC

San Antonio Chapter: Breakfast of Champions "Bring Your Pink Back!"
2026-04-17 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | KLRN, 501 Boroadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78215
Start your morning inspired and recharged at Breakfast of Champions: Bring Your Pink Back!
This half-day experience centers on supporting your well-being, with thoughtful conversations around mindfulness, managing stress, and sustaining your work over time. You’ll also have the chance to connect with others in the field and walk away with ideas you can carry back into your daily routine feeling more steady and refreshed.
April 17, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
KLRN, 501 Broadway, San Antonio
$25 per person
A simple, meaningful space to learn, restore, and reconnect.
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6tfhcnz

Fort Worth Chapter: Week of the Young Child Mixer
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00
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.
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/7gZnEEyyCciiuizw8

Director Credential Training – Austin
2026-05-19 09:00 - 2026-05-20 16:00 | Workforce Solutions Capital Area 9001 N IH35, Ste 110C, Austin, TX 78753, 9001 N IH35, Ste 110C, Austin, TX, 78753, United States
Earn your Director Credential through completing 60 hours of child development and business/management training with Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. This training consists of self-paced reading, videos, interactive assignments and in-person training.
When
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Where
Austin
Register for Austin Cohort: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/km35zfz

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

Register Here

TXAEYC Presents: Helping Caregivers Cope with Crises
2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
Join TXAEYC for this free session in our monthly webinar series, featuring Militza Mezquita, M.A. with Save the Children.
This training will focus on the basics of stress management and offer caregivers time to reflect, process, share, and connect. Participants will explore their own well-being, identify sources of stress, discuss coping strategies, and set goals for future self-care.
This session is designed for early childhood professionals who support children, families, teams, and communities through challenging moments, while also needing space to care for themselves.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cNUNxUEVSguanrNr2WGOvw

TXAEYC Presents Challenging Behaviors: Understanding the Child, Supporting the System
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00
Challenging behaviors affect children, educators, families, classroom environments, and entire programs. This webinar explores what research and developmental science tell us about these behaviors, why they may be increasing, and how educators can better understand and respond to the needs behind them.
Participants will learn how evidence-informed practices and coordinated support can create stronger learning environments for everyone. Theis free virtual session also introduces Guiding Young Children’s Behavior, an online professional development pathway created through TXAEYC’s partnership with StraighterLine Education Group.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0Me2SGdUT_SI5CifBjSR1A

TXAEYC 2026 Annual Conference at the Kalahari in Round Rock
2026-11-05 08:00 - 2026-11-07 17:00 | Kalahari Resort, 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
Join early childhood professionals from all over the state for the largest early childhood conference in Texas! With countless opportunities to connect, engage, and learn, the 2026 TXAEYC Annual Conference has sessions and content for a variety of roles in the early childhood field and early childhood professionals at various stages in their career.
Find out more details here: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/96369/
