Denton and MSU Presents: Growing Leaders: Identifying, Educating and Equipping our Team
2023-10-21 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | MSU: Flower Mound, 100 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound, TX, 75028, United States
Join the Denton Chapter of TXAEYC and Midwestern State University for this professional development presentation on “Growing Leaders: Indentifying, Educating, and Equipping Our Team”, presented by Beth Barnard.
Earn 3.5 Training hours
Registration is Free
Enjoy a Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Register HERE:

2023 TXAEYC Annual Conference
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-04 | Kalahari Resort, 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
Join us for our 2023 Annual Confernece at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX!
Registration will open in June 2023.

Austin Chapter Meetings of the Accreditation Network
2023-11-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-01-09 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-02-13 12:30 - 14:30, 2024-03-05 12:30 - 14:30 | Texas
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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Accreditation Bootcamp
2023-12-07 09:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 | TXAEYC, 11149 Research Blvd, Suite 260, Austin, TX, 78759, 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.

Earn your Director Credential with ﻿TXAEYC & Shade Tree Learning
2023-12-14 08:00 - 2023-12-15 17:00 | TXAEYC, 11149 Research Blvd, Suite 260, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
The course is recognized by Texas Health & Human Services Commission-Child Care Licensing. Once completed, you will receive a training certificate for 50 hours (25 hours of Child Development and 25 hours of Business Management) and a Director’s Credential. This credential can be used as the education portion of your application with Child Care Regulations to become a director in the State of Texas.
This training is provided by Rhonda Crabbs of Shade Tree Learning in partnership with TXAEYC. With over 30 years of experience, Rhonda has taught in public schools, ran an in-home program, and owns an early childhood program. She has been a child care consultant and trainer in the State of Texas since 2007 and is an adjunct college professor.
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.
Space is limited to 16 attendees!
Cost is $625.
Register HERE.

Training of Trainers, Austin, TX
2024-01-12 08:00 - 2024-01-13 13:00 | TXAEYC, 11149 Research Blvd, Suite 260, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
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.

Advocacy Bootcamp
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Fort Worth Annual Conference
2024-02-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood Rd., Hurst, TX, 76054
Join us for the Fort Worth Annual Conference!

Date: February 3, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (registration opens at 7:30 am)
Location: Tarrant County College Northeast Campus

828 Harwood Rd.
Hurst, TX 76054

Register Here!

Central Texas Chapter Winter Conference
2024-02-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Temple, 1749 Scott Blvd., Temple, Texas
Join Central Texas Chapter of TXAEYC for this
Hilton Garden Inn – 1749 Scott Blvd. – Temple, TX
8:30 – 9:00 ~ check-in
4 break-out sessions with topics for teachers of children in
all-aged classrooms
6 hours of training
Lunch is included and everyone receives a bag with goodies for the
classroom – at least a $25 value.
Extra special! Bring your NAEYC membership card that includes your
member number and present it at registration to receive a
$5 gift card from Starbucks
Early Bird registration: $20 before January 19th
After January 19th – registration is $30
Special Rate: – for every 4 attendees registered, receive a 5th free!!
Deadline to register is January 29. Only 200 spots available.
You will need to register with the attached form here: Central Texas Chapter 2024 Conference

Southmost Chapter Members Only Training
2024-02-03 09:00 - 11:00 | UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC), 307 E Railroad St, Weslaco, Texas, 78596
This is a free training for TXAEYC members.
Members meeting and training-2 hours credit
Topic- Wellness and Safety
Saturday, February 3, 2024
9:00-11:00 AM
UTRGV Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC)
307 E Railroad St, Weslaco, TX 78596
This is a Southmost Chapter Members Only meeting. We will have tacos and coffee/juice! And feel free to share!
Contact for Information- Mary Elizabeth Hollmann-Treasurer mehollmann@sbcglobal.net or 956-346-2897
Register HERE.

TWC CCDF Plan Stakeholder Meeting
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00, 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 | Texas
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

Training of Trainers, McAllen, TX
2024-02-09 12:00 - 2024-02-10 13:00 | McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave., McAllen, TX, 78501

Coastal Bend Chapter's 5th Annual Early Childhood Conference "Spirit of Play"
2024-02-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Texas
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!

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.
