Advocacy Bootcamp
2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Online
Advocacy is critical to the field of early childhood and is one of TXAEYC’s top priorities. As early childhood professionals, your voices and stories are needed in the conversation. TXAEYC’s goal is to provide you with the knowledge, support, and resources to be an advocate.
Advocacy Bootcamp is a 6-week long training being held by TXAEYC staff. Each session will be one hour in length, and will cover topics such as:

What is advocacy, and what does it look like?
Overview of the Texas Legislature
How can I begin to advocate?

The sessions will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on the following dates:
January 17, 2024
January 24, 2024
January 31, 2024
February 7, 2024
February 14, 2024
February 21, 2024
The cost for this training is $30 for TXAEYC members, and $50 for non-members. As an attendee of all sessions, you will receive 6 hours of training credit. Registration will close on 1/14/2024.
Register HERE.
Please email Kirsten@texasaeyc.org with any questions.

Coastal Bend Chapter's 5th Annual Early Childhood Conference "Spirit of Play"
2024-02-17 08:00 - 16:00 | TX
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Rockport-Fulton High School
1801 Omohundro
Rockport, TX 78382
More details to come soon!

Coastal Bend Chapter Conference
2024-02-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Rockport-Fulton High School, 1801 Omohundro, Rockport, TX, 78382
The Coastal Bend Chapter of TXAEYC is excited to see you at their 2024 Conference! Register today to attend.
The Spirit of Play – 5th Annual Coastal Bend Early Childhood Conference
Date: February 17, 2024
Location: Rockport-Fulton High School, 1801 Omohundro, Rockport, TX, 78382
Conference Hours: 8am to 4pm
For any questions, please contact us at: edchildrenscoalitionas@gmail.co
Register HERE!

TWC CCDF Plan Stakeholder Meeting
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | TX
We are hosting a series of public meetings to gather stakeholder input on the 2025-2027 CCDF State Plan and the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review proposed revisions.
Please RSVP via the following link, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCELPubMTG, no later than 24 hours before the meeting you wish to attend. If you require accommodations, please RSVP no later than five business days before the meeting you wish to attend.

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is developing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan for fiscal years 2025-2027. This plan describes the child care policies in Texas, as well as strategic initiatives to improve the quality and availability of child care in Texas.
We need to hear from YOU! TWC is seeking input from child care providers, parents, employers, and other stakeholders across Texas. Your feedback will help us better understand your needs and preferences, and will help inform the development of policies, initiatives, and resources.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey by clicking on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCDFStakeholder
Stakeholder Meetings
We are also hosting a series of public meetings to gather stakeholder input on the 2025-2027 CCDF State Plan and the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review proposed revisions.
Please RSVP via the following link, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCELPubMTG, no later than 24 hours before the meeting you wish to attend. If you require accommodations, please RSVP no later than five business days before the meeting you wish to attend.
You can also use this RSVP to let us know about any specific questions you have on the CCDF State Plan or the Texas Rising Star Four-Year Review.
All meetings are hosted by local Workforce Solutions partners, and are scheduled for 6pm:

City
Date
Location

Abilene
Thursday, February 8th
Community Foundation of Abilene; 850 N. 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79601

Round Rock
Tuesday, February 13th
Workforce Solutions of Williamson County, 575 Round Rock West Drive, Building H, Suite 240, Round Rock, TX 78681

Houston
Wednesday, February 21st
Workforce Solutions, 3555 Timmons Ln., H-GAC, Houston, TX 77027

McAllen
Thursday, February 22nd
Workforce Solutions, 3101 W Business 83 McAllen, TX 78501, Mesquite Room

Dallas
Monday, February 26th
Pegasus Park
3000 Pegasus Park, Dallas, TX 75247
Ballroom 101

Virtual
Wednesday, February 28th
To register, please click here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o-P3rI1eQ-iuOBPRpiF9hw

Austin Chapter Conference
2024-02-24 | Region 13 ESC, 5701 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX, 78723
Join us for the Austin Chapter Annual Conference.
Date: February 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (conference check-in begins at 8:00 am)
Location: Region 13 @ 5701 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX 78723.
Register here!

Denton Chapter Virtual Professional Development Series
2024-02-24 08:30 - 11:30 | Online
Denton Chapter presents Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms
This virtual workshop will offer information on how to set up effective inclusive early childhood classroom environments with details about the interrelated physical, social, and temporal components of those environments. This information can easily be implemented in your classrooms.
Learn more and register here: Feb 2024 Inclusive Classrooms PD Series

Dallas Chapter Presents Screening of Nature Play Film
2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | TAMU-Commerce Dallas Center, 8750 North Central Expressway, 20th Floor, Dallas
The event is grant sponsored by Texas A&M University-Commerce. It is free to participants. We will have popcorn and drinks, as well as books and other gifts for participants.
Our evening will begin at 7:00pm with brief introductions followed by 52-minutes of film and ending with 30 minutes for discussion.
Register HERE.

Austin Chapter Meetings of the Accreditation Network
2024-03-05 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-04-16 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-05-14 12:30 - 14:30 | TX
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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Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) 75th Annual Conference
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-09 | TX
Save the date! SECA 75: Celebrationg YOU! 75 years of Diversity, Development, and Dedication
Crown Plaza Atlanta Perimeter – Georgia
Learn more HERE.

Brazos Valley's Annual Early Childhood Conference
2024-03-22 08:00 - 2024-03-23 16:00 | Texas A&M, Blinn Campus
The Brazos Valley chapter of TXAEYC together with Texas A&M University and Blinn College invite you to register for the 2024 Texas Early Childhood Summit and The Texas Play and Development Conference

Location: Day 1 Thomas Hildebrand Equine Center

3240 F and B Rd
College Station, TX 77843
Day 2 Blinn College Bryan Campus
2423 Blinn Blvd.
Bryan, TX 77802

Register HERE.

San Antonio Chapter Mixer and Professional Development
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Walzem YMCA, 5538 Walzem Rd, Windcrest, Texas, 78218
Join the San Antonio Chapter of TXAEYC for this mixer and FREE training event presented by Anna O’Connor. Mingle and connect with other early childhood professionals.
Limited space is available.

Register here

Accreditation Bootcamp
2024-03-26 - 2024-03-27 | Convene @ Pegasus Park, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr., Ste. 800, Dallas, TX, 75235, United States
Are you interested in achieving NAEYC Accreditation?
We have the training for you!

TXAEYC is launching a two-day NAEYC Accreditation Bootcamp which will guide early learning program leaders through understanding the accreditation standards and process. This new offering will support early learning programs across the state in increasing their quality so more young children have access to quality programs! Participants will leave with action steps to jumpstart their accreditation success. This is appropriate for those starting their journey or those needing a refresher.

Register HERE.

Training of Trainers, Houston TX
2024-04-05 12:00 - 2024-04-06 13:00 | TX
Your Journey as a Trainer
Join us for two days of 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 12:00-4:00pm on day 1 and 9:00am-1:00pm on day 2.
Lunch will NOT be provided.
Registration rates are as follows:
-$285 for members of TXAEYC, membership number is required.
-$305 for non-members

Register here

Week of the Young Child
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-12 | TX
Mark your calendars for Week of the Young Child 2024! From April 6th to 12th, we’ll be honoring our youngest learners, their families, educators, and the importance of early childhood education!
Week of the Young Child – TXAEYC (texasaeyc.org)

San Antonio Chapter Presents Kids Day in the Park
2024-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | San Pedro Springs Park, 2200 N. Flores, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Open to the community. All are welcome. No registration needed.

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

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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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!

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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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

Training of Trainer, Dallas, TX
2024-05-03 08:30 - 16:30 | TX
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

Register here

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.

San Antonio Chapter O.N.E Conference
2024-06-25 08:30 - 2024-06-26 15:30, 2024-06-26 08:30 - 2024-06-27 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.
