Fort Worth Chapter: Week of the Young Child Mixer
2026-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.
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 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.
More details to come!
