TXAEYC

San Antonio Chapter of TXAEYC Fall Symposium
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-26 17:00 (America/Detroit) | San Antonio College
Day One – Leaders: October 25th, 8am-12pm
Day Two – Teacher: October 26th, 8am-12pm
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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

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.

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!

Accreditation Network Meeting
2024-10-08 12:30 - 14:30
Topic: Austin Chapter Accreditation Network
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Greater Houston Chapter's Fall Conference
2024-09-28
Save the Date for the Greater Houston TXAEYC Chapter’s Fall Conference.
Details coming soon!

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

National Day of Play
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

San Antonio Chapter: Member Meeting
2024-09-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Walzem YMCA, 5538 Walzem Rd, Windcrest, Texas, 78218
Join us to unlock San Antonio Chapter’s Full potential. Bring a friend!

Director Credential Training
2024-09-12 09:00 - 2024-09-13 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 2.5 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
Thursday, September 12, 2024 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Friday, September 13, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Where
TXAEYC (in the Austin Telco Bldg.)
11149 Research Blvd.
Suite 260
Austin, TX 78759

Register here

ChildreNiños International Conference
2024-08-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Courtyard by Marriott, 1721 E. Central Texas Expwy, Killeen, TX, 76541, United States
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Early Childhood Conference in English and Spanish
Theme:
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Date 1:
Friday, August 23, 2024, 9am to 3pm, Lunch Provided
Audience: Administrators
Date 2:
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9am to 3pm, Lunch Provided
Audience: ALL Educators
Learning Objectives for Attendees:
Scientific updates to educators for children’s future
Positive Interactions to promote early childhood education
STEM and Cultural Self-Identity of children to obtain a successful future

Online Professional Development Training: Building Children's Portfolios
2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:00
Join us Friday, August 23rd from 1pm-2pm for a FREE online workshop hosted by the faculty at Del Mar College Child Development/ Early Childhood Program.

Southmost Chapter of TXAEYC - Members Only Meeting /Training
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | TSC ITEC Center, 301 Mexico Boulevard, Brownsville, TX, 78520
Short FREE meeting, with updates on licensing, and a make-and-take.

Members must register on Eventbrite. Registration begins on July 30 and ends on Aug. 14. Please register early so we can prepare.
We will have tacos and juice and coffee, and you can always bring your own.

Training of Trainers, Beginner through Advanced, El Paso
2024-08-13 08:00 - 2024-08-14 17:00 | University of Texas @ El Paso, College of Education, 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, Texas, 77022
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. We conclude by having the participants give a quick 6-minute training to their peers based on their IP.

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Protecting Children in Child Care Settings.
2024-08-08 12:30 - 14:00
Child Care Regulation (CCR) presents Protecting Children in Child Care Settings.
This presentation is offered on 8/8/2024 from 12:30PM-2PM by the Unregulated Operations Unit of Child Care Regulation.
CCR is part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and is charged with regulating childcare operations. This presentation will help form an understanding of CCR’s role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children in out of home care and share the benefits of choosing regulated child care.
If you have any questions about this presentation or registration, please contact UnregulatedOperations@hhs.texas.gov.

Director Credential Training
2024-07-24 10:00 - 2024-07-26 12:00 | 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 2.5 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
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:00AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Where
TXAEYC (in the Austin Telco Bldg.)
11149 Research Blvd.
Suite 260
Austin, TX 78759

Register here

Going for Gold! Family Childcare Conference
2024-07-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, Temple, TX, United States
Visit vendors, network with colleagues, and gain new insights &
strategies!
Registration is $25
Deadline for registration is 5:00 pm on July 12, 2204
Session topics will include:

Awareness of Typical & Atypical Development
Successful Tips to Maximize Learning
The Science of Reading & Emergent Literacy
NAFCC Accreditation 101 Panel Discussion

Lunch included along with goodie bags!

Register by sending the registration information below and your check or money order payable to Texas AEYC.
Mail payment and information below to:
Central TX Workforce Board
PO Box 450
Belton, Tx 76513

Training of Trainers Advanced, San Antonio
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:30 | United Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnel Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
This 8-hour session is for participants who are seeking an Advanced level of Training of Trainers (ToT). Participants must have already completed Beginner/Intermediate ToT, an initial 8 hours, or are experienced trainers currently on TECPDS and needing to renew their trainer certification. This session will cover relevant adult learning principles and additional strategies in their design and delivery of training content to ensure transfer of knowledge. Participants will explore information and activities to effectively observe and evaluate training effectiveness while engaging learners to make their trainings more interesting and the content memorable.

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San Antonio Chapter O.N.E Conference
2024-06-26 08:30 - 2024-06-27 15:30, 2024-06-25 08:30 - 2024-06-26 15:30 | Frederick Maples Conference Center, 1314 Hines, San Antonio, TX, 78208, United States
Join the San Antonio Chapter of TXAEYC and Education Service Center, Region 20 for the O.N.E. Conference. Open hearts, New ideas, and Endless possibilities. A conference for inclusive early learning through play.

Networking for all Dallas Chapter Members
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Texas A&M Commerce at Dallas, Rm. 1964, 8750 N. Central Expressway, suite 1900, Dallas, Tx, 75231, United States
Hosted by: Leadership Team
President: Sam Horn
Treasurer- Kishani Woldberhan
Secretary- Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez
1-Hour Training with Sam Horn- “Making your STAFF a TEAM”

Enter the building through the main entrance and proceed to the elevators directly to the right of the security desk for access the 19th floor.
Room will be located immediately behind the Lion’s head elevator.
Guests to A&M Commerce at Dallas may park in any unmarked spaces throughout the exterior parking lot
No parking permits are required, these spaces are open to guests.

Austin Chapter Meetings of the Accreditation Network
2024-05-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-16 12:30 - 14:30
The Accreditation Network is a registered NAEYC Accreditation Facilitation Project. We strive to inform, educate, support, and advocate for quality early care and education through the process of NAEYC Accreditation. The Accreditation Network is open to all who are interested in improving the quality of their programs! Contact the Accreditation Network Chair, Shannon Saldana at accreditation@austinchapter-txaeyc.org.
Monthly Meetings 12:30-2:30 pm. Meetings will be virtual with the exception of the November meeting.
Meeting invitations will be sent out the Friday before the meeting. Anyone interested will need to email accreditation@austinchapter-txaeyc.org to get on the mailing list.
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Training of Trainer, Dallas, TX
2024-05-03 08:30 - 16:30
Your Journey as a Trainer
Join us for interactive sessions that will support participants as they begin the journey to becoming a trainer of their colleagues, peers and other early childhood professionals. We will gather basic information on what it means to become a trainer in the field of Early Childhood and how to start the process. We’ll take a look at state licensing requirements and quality standards for trainers and national accreditation opportunities. Participants will be writing learning objectives and preparing instructional plans to help them advance through their journey. There will be interactive review of developing learning objectives and how training content should relate. Participants will discover various modalities to present activities and share their own knowledge, experience and expertise. Participants will discuss and identify methodologies and techniques for effective training presentations.
For Intermediate/Advanced participants who are seeking to renew their trainer certification, we’ll embark further on the adventure into incorporating relevant adult learning principles and how a trainer can add additional strategies in their design and delivery of training content. These sessions will enable the trainer to explore additional information and activities to effectively share with their participants. Trainers will observe and relate various training presentation skills that are designed to engage learners to make their individual trainings more enjoyable, interesting and the content memorable.
Presenters: Sue Hancock, BAAS, CCHC
Marlyn Kramer, M.Ed, CCHC
The training will take place from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Lunch will be provided.
Registration rates are as follows:
-$300 for members of TXAEYC, membership number is required.
-$320 for non-members

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Southmost Chapter Spring Conference
2024-04-20 08:30 - 13:00 | Sabal Hall, UTRGV Brownsville Campus, 2000 W. University Blvd., Brownsville, Texas, 78520
SPRING CONFERENCE- 4 HOURS CREDIT

WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:30-1:00
TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED: Different sessions for Infant and Toddlers, Preschool and After-Schoolers, Directors, some sessions in Spanish-Topic: Guidance, Movement, Literacy and more!
EXTRA: Lots of door prizes, and vendors during breaks

LOCATION: Sabal Hall, UTRGV Brownsville Campus, (across from the parking lot)
2000 W. University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

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 ENDS on, April 18, 2024
NO REGISTRATIONS ON DAY OF TRAINING
MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED. DUE TO INSURANCE, NO CHILDREN.
Questions-956-346-2897 or mehollmann@sbcglobal.net
***REGISTER ON LINE with a credit card; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southmost-chapter-of-txaeyc-spring-conference-4-hours-credit-tickets-850935499987
Or register my mail with check or money order: Spring April 20 2024 conference flyer

The First Big Retreat
2024-04-18 09:00 - 2024-04-19 16:00 | Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, Texas, 78657
Calling all Texas Early Childhood Leaders!
Join 275 Texas early childhood leaders for an intimate and relaxing leadership retreat at the Horseshoe Bay Resort located in the heart of Central Texas along Lake LBJ!
This event provides administrators and leaders of early learning programs an opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, deepen connections with fellow early childhood leaders, and enjoy some much needed R&R.
Retreat highlights include:

Leadership sessions facilitated by Ann McClain Terrell, author of Graceful Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Breakout sessions with topics suggested by attendees
Self-care activities (yoga, pickle ball, put-put golf, and more!)
Dinner at the Horseshoe Bay Yacht Club

Registration now open!

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Sam Houston Chapter Conference
2024-04-13 08:30 - 15:00 | The Woodlands Center, 3380 College Park Dr., The Woodlands, TX, 77384
Sam Houston Chapter Presents: Reigniting Creativity in Early Childhood – SHAEYC is hosting its Annual Early Childhood Conference, Reigniting Creativity in Early Childhood! Presenters will provide sessions that cover topics on divergent thinking and creativity. Attendees will be able to receive up to 3 training hours for their participation. Lunch will be provided!
Register HERE!

TXAEYC Night at the Round Rock Express
2024-04-12 19:15 - 21:45 | 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
Celebrate Family Friday and the end of the Week of Young Child with us at the Round Rock Express! Invite your friends, colleagues, and the families you serve to enjoy a night at the ball park with TXAEYC. Let’s cheer on the Texas early childhood field as they Round Rock Express face off against the Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
TXAEYC is the Express Community Spotlight for the evening’s game. A small portion of each ticket sales will go to support the programs of TXAEYC.
Enter the Code: TXAEYC in the promotion code box during check out.
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San Antonio 2024 Leadership Symposium
2024-04-12 08:00 - 16:00 | KLRN, 501 Boroadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78215
Join us for our Early Childhood Leadership Symposium and Breakfast of Champions. The day will include networking, learning, and empowerment for you!
Registration fee is $50 and includes lunch.

Register here
