National Day of Play
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Dallas College Eastfield Campus, 3737 Motley Drive, Mesquite, Texas
Need Something FUN and FREE to do with your young child on Saturday, September 21, 2024? Come to Dallas Eastfield Campus (Building S, Room 100) for National Day of Play, sponsored by Dallas College & the Dallas Chapter- TXAEYC.
Free Parking in Lot #4.

FWAEYC: Meet The Board Mixer
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Mr Hibachi, 5005 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX, United States
This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members of the TXAEYC- Fort Worth Chapter, meet our board members, and learn more about our initiatives and upcoming events.
For more information, please email: ftworthchapter@texasaeyc.org

Greater Houston Chapter's Fall Conference
2024-09-28
Save the Date for the Greater Houston TXAEYC Chapter’s Fall Conference.
Details coming soon!

Accreditation Network Meeting
2024-10-08 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-11-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-08 12:30 - 14:30
Topic: Austin Chapter Accreditation Network
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://austincc.zoom.us/j/99275369088?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 992 7536 9088
Passcode: [REDACTED]
—
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,99275369088#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Houston)
+16694449171,,99275369088#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
—
Dial by your location
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• 833 548 0276 US Toll-free
• 833 548 0282 US Toll-free
• 833 928 4608 US Toll-free
• 833 928 4609 US Toll-free
• 833 928 4610 US Toll-free
• 877 853 5257 US Toll-free
• 888 475 4499 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 992 7536 9088
Passcode: [REDACTED]

2024 TXAEYC Annual Conference
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-12 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas-Frisco, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Join us for our 2024 Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, TX!

TAMU System Reception
2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Tru by Hilton Frisco – Dallas, 2310 Parkwood Blvd., Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
TAMU System Reception after the first day of the TXAEYC Conference.

Arts Fest
2024-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Courtyard By Marriott Killeen, Killeen, Texas
Central Texas Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas Present
Arts Fest!
October 19, 2024 Courtyard by Marriott Killeen, TX 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost is $25 for all attendees (non-refundable; you can substitute registrants) Bring your NAEYC member ID # with you for a Special Members Only reward! Lunch is provided.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE! NO PAYMENTS TAKEN AT THE DOOR! Mail your check or money order made payable to Texas AEYC Mail registration to: Larry Kotch Central TX Workforce Board PO Box 450 Belton, TX 76513

San Antonio Chapter of TXAEYC Fall Symposium
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-26 17:00 | San Antonio College
Day One – Leaders: October 25th, 8am-12pm
Day Two – Teacher: October 26th, 8am-12pm
Register Here!

Southmost Chapter of TXAEYC Fall Conference
2024-10-26 08:30 - 13:30 | TSC ITEC Center, 301 Mexico Boulevard, Brownsville, TX, 78520
About this event

SPRING CONFERENCE- 4 HOURS CREDIT
TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED: Different sessions for Infant and Toddlers, Preschool and After-Schoolers, Directors, some sessions in Spanish-Guidance, Movement, Literacy and more!
EXTRA: Lots of door prizes, and vendors during breaks
COST:
· Southmost Chapter members- $10 –You must pre-register
· Non-members-$25
· Students –$15 (include copy of college ID-email me the image if you are registering on-line)
REGISTRATION:
Register online here: Registration Site
Registration ENDS on-October 21, 2024
To Register by Mail with Check or Money order: please call for instructions if you are mailing the registration with check or money order. 956-346-2897 or mehollmann@sbcglobal.net
NO REGISTRATIONS ON DAY OF TRAINING
MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED. DUE TO INSURANCE – NO CHILDREN.
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

******Participants need a TECPDS account to receive credit…everything is electronic now! Sign up at: https://public.tecpds.org/

Explorando el Desarrollo Infantil: Taller en Español- Exploring Child Development: Workshop in Spanish
2024-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S.W.S. Young Dr, Killeen, TX, United States
Explorando el Desarrollo Infantil: Taller en Español – Exploring Child Development: Workshop in Spanish
Sábado 26 de octubre de 2024, de 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Saturday October 26, 2024, from 9:00 am– 12:00 pm
Centro Cívico y de Conferencias de Killeen ~ 3601 S. W.S. Young Dr. Killeen, TX

8:30 am– Registración ~ Las Sesiones Comenzarán a las 9:00a. 3 Horas de entrenamiento, almuerzo será proveido
8:30 am – check-in ~ Sessions begin at 9:00 am. 3 training hours, lunch will be provided
Envíe el pago y la información a continuación / Mail payment and information below to:
Central TX Workforce Board
PO Box 450
Belton, TX 76513

Denton Chapter: Professional Development Series
2024-11-02 08:30 - 11:30 | Midwestern State University Flower Mound Campus, 100 Parker Square, Flower Mound, Texas
Professional Development Series: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Utilizing AI to Enhance Early Childhood Classrooms
Registration is at 8:30am, and the event is 9-11:30am. Light breakfast snacks will be served.
Register Here

T.E.A.C.H. Associate and Bachelor Scholarship Info Session
2024-11-06 18:30 - 19:30
T.E.A.C.H. Associate and Bachelor Scholarship Info Session –
Are you ready to go back to school? Now is the time! Please join us and learn all about T.E.A.C.H. Associate and Bachelor scholarships and how you may be eligible to attend school for the upcoming Spring semester.

T.E.A.C.H. Associate and Bachelor Scholarship Info Session:
2024-11-07 13:30 - 14:30

Training of Trainers, Beginner through Advanced, Rockport
2024-11-13 08:00 - 2024-11-14 17:00 | Children’s Coalition, 401B W Market St, Rockport, Texas, 78382
8:00-5:00pm on day 1 and 8:00am-3:00pm on day 2.
Lunch will be provided.
Registration rates are $550 for members & $590 for non-members.
This 15-hour ToT will provide the hours needed to become a registered trainer on the TECPDS trainer registry. Participants will have a solid understanding of TECPDS, their website, how to navigate it, and how to apply for registry application. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and prepare an Instructional Plan for submission to TECPDS.

Register here

T.E.A.C.H. CDA Scholarship Info Session:
2024-11-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-14 13:30 - 14:30
T.E.A.C.H. CDA Scholarship Info Session:
Are you interested in earning your CDA? Now is the time! Whether you have already completed your training hours or are not quite sure where to start, join us in learning about the opportunities available with a T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship!

Director Credential Training
2024-12-10 09:00 - 2024-12-11 17:00 | TXAEYC, 11149 Research Blvd, Suite 260, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
Earn your Director Credential through completing 50 hours of child development and business/management training with TXAEYC. Spots typically fill up fast so register today!
Discover our Director Credential Program, a comprehensive 6 to 8-week training course tailored for Texas childcare directors. Our hybrid program blends in-person sessions with flexible self-paced learning, ensuring convenience and accessibility for everyone. Following NAEYC Standards, the curriculum provides top-tier education and leadership skills, representing the gold standard in early childhood education. Upon completion, you’ll earn a Child Care Directors Credential from the largest early childhood professional association in Texas, empowering you to excel as a Child Care Director across Texas.. As the state affiliate of NAEYC, SECA, and ACCESS, TXAEYC is dedicated to promoting excellence and continuous improvement in early childhood education.
This training will include 2 days of in person learning in addition to 6 to 8 weeks of self paced learning assignments. The course instructor, Dawn Leach, will lead the in-person classroom instruction and hold weekly office hours to support learning. With over 40 years of experience, Dawn has a B.S in Child Development and is currently completing a Master’s in Child Development. She served as a director of early childhood programs for 30 years and has taught Administration of Childcare Programs as an adjunct professor at Austin Community College for 12 years.
To participate in the class, you must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and have at least two years of experience in a licensed child care program.
When
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Where
TXAEYC (in the Austin Telco Bldg.)
11149 Research Blvd.
Suite 260
Austin, TX 78759

Register here

Light the Way: Sixth Annual Coastal Bend Early Childhood Conference
2025-02-15 08:00 - 16:00 | Rockport-Fulton High School, 1801 Omohundro, Rockport, TX, 78382
Join us for a lively day of learning and fun!

Early Bird Registration – $50 before February 1st
Late Registration – $60 after February 1st
ECE Students – $40

Register Here

Director Credential Training
2025-02-25 08:00 - 2025-02-26 17:00 | TXAEYC, 11149 Research Blvd, Suite 260, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
Earn your Director Credential through completing 50 hours of child development and business/management training with TXAEYC. Spots typically fill up fast so register today!
Discover our Director Credential Program, a comprehensive 6 to 8-week training course tailored for Texas childcare directors. Our hybrid program blends in-person sessions with flexible self-paced learning, ensuring convenience and accessibility for everyone. Following NAEYC Standards, the curriculum provides top-tier education and leadership skills, representing the gold standard in early childhood education. Upon completion, you’ll earn a Child Care Directors Credential from the largest early childhood professional association in Texas, empowering you to excel as a Child Care Director across Texas.. As the state affiliate of NAEYC, SECA, and ACCESS, TXAEYC is dedicated to promoting excellence and continuous improvement in early childhood education.
This training will include 2 days of in person learning in addition to 6 to 8 weeks of self paced learning assignments. The course instructor, Dawn Leach, will lead the in-person classroom instruction and hold weekly office hours to support learning. With over 40 years of experience, Dawn has a B.S in Child Development and is currently completing a Master’s in Child Development. She served as a director of early childhood programs for 30 years and has taught Administration of Childcare Programs as an adjunct professor at Austin Community College for 12 years.
To participate in the class, you must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and have at least two years of experience in a licensed child care program.
When
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Where
TXAEYC (in the Austin Telco Bldg.)
11149 Research Blvd.
Suite 260
Austin, TX 78759

Register here

Denton Chapter Virtual Event: ECE Classroom Management
2025-03-01 08:45 - 11:00
In this virtual session, participants will learn about young learners’ developmental differences from early childhood to elementary school. The presenter will share specific strategies for engaging learners at different developmental stages and situations.
Participants will walk away with an action plan to apply in their classrooms.

Register Here!

Austin Chapter Annual Conference
2025-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Region 13 ESC, 5701 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX, 78723
Saturday, March 1, 2025 9:00 am to 3:00 pm CST
Location:
Region 13 Educational Service Center
5701 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX

Register here

Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) Annual Conference
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-22
Save the date! 2025 Conference
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston, TX
More information coming soon.

Brazos Valley Chapter Annual Play and Development Conference
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00
Brazos Valley Chapter Conference – Texas Play and Development

Event Name – Texas Play and Development Conference
Date – March 22, 2025
Location – Blinn College Bryan Campus
Address – 2423 Blinn Blvd, Bryan TX 77802
Description – Join us for a fabulous day of research-based workshops for early childhood educators
Keynote Speaker – Mr. Ty, famously known as “The Childcare Whisperer” is a visionary leader and renowned expert in the field of early childhood education (ECE)
Free Parking
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Pricing

$40 TXAEYC/NAEYC or SECA Member
$60 Non-Member
$20 Students
$45 Group Rate (3 or more). Email sheila@texasaeyc.org for assistance with group registration.

Vendors

$50 Community/Non-Profit (5 table cap)
$500 Commercial (15 table cap) Please email aggieamy@tamu.edu for assisttance with commercial exhibitor registrations.
Set up 7am Saturday March 22

Register here

TXAEYC Leadership Retreat
2025-03-27 09:00 - 2025-03-28 17:00 | Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, Texas, 78657
Dates and Times: 10:00am on March 27, 2025 – 2:00pm on March 28, 2025
Venue: Horseshoe Bay Report, Horseshoe Bay, TX
Registration Rates:

$590 Members
$625 Non-members

Event Description
The BIG Retreat is back for its second year! This event, designed specifically for Texas Early Childhood Leaders, is the perfect opportunity for leaders to create connections, reflect on their vision, and recharge for the work ahead. This year’s BIG Retreat will provide a unique opportunity for child care and school district leaders to come together to build early learning partnerships – maximizing resources, increasing access to high-quality early learning, and strengthening communities.
Event Highlights

Registration includes 4 meals
Lunch and dinner on March 27
Breakfast and lunch on March 28
Networking opportunities to form early learning partnerships
Self-care activities

The BIG Retreat will provide a unique opportunity for you to learn about early learning partnership options and network with potential partners. The relaxed environment of the retreat sets the stage for authentic conversation, unlocking new possibilities, and building genuine relationships.
Session topics will include:

Exploring early learning partnership options
Understanding the funding landscape for early learning
Panels of successful partnerships across the state
Leadership centered on children and families
Taking risks to support children and families
And much more!

Register here

Wichita Falls Presents Spring Connections with Kenneth Sherman
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Region 9 ESC, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76306
LET’S PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW TOGETHERWITH KENNETH SHERMAN
This session combines strategies to address the impact of trauma and stress on young children and learn practical tools for fostering executive function and self-regulation. Explore how to create emotionally supportive classrooms and use group games and songs to enhance problem-solving and emotional regulation.
$10 per person
Lunch provided
Contact:Christi.Kelton@esc9.net940-322-6928
Spring Connections with Kenneth Sherman
