Conference News from NAEYC and SECA

[Pages:4]January 2019 News

#naeycCelebrates - Public Policy Forum - Conference Updates - New Chapter Applications Week of the Young Child - TXAEYC Programs - Upcoming Events

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#naeycCelebrates YOU in 2019!

A NAEYC New Year is here and there is so much to celebrate! This new year we're celebrating all of our achievements in Early Childhood Education. You've gone all year pouring into others now it's time to celebrate yourself as an NAEYC member! There are so many cool resources and activities planned from now until February. Keep watching for opportunities for you to celebrate through events, activities and resources! #naeycCelebrates

From now until January 10th, members can save 15% on all NAEYC merchandise

with code CELEBRATE19!

Join Team Texas for NAEYC's 2019 Public Policy Forum

Public Policy Forum February 26-28, 2019

Washington, D.C.

Learn more about becoming an advocate at NAEYC's Public Policy Forum

As a Public Policy Forum participant, NAEYC members have the opportunity to:

Be part of a powerful team working to advance federal and state early childhood policy Hear from and network with national and state policy leaders and fellow advocates Get the resources and experiences they need to be an informed and effective advocate Meet with members of Congress and build relationships with their staff and teams

Apply today to be part of Team Texas for Public Policy Forum in February

Conference News from NAEYC and SECA

Join early childhood educators from across the southern states in Florida! Highlights include an opening keynote from Dr. Joshua

The call for proposals is now open for the 2019 Annual Conference in Nashville, TN! This is your chance to share fresh perspectives, best practices, and new ideas with thousands of your peers at the largest gathering of early childhood professionals.

Submit a Proposal

Sparrow, Public Policy luncheon with Dr. Cathy Grace, and a cupcake reception celebrating 70 years of SECA!

Registration discounts for SECA members. Join today for the best conference rates.

Register Today

New Chapter Applications Due

Our 2019 Chapter Application process is currently open! All members In Good Standing are invited to be involved in new chapter formation. Please visit our website for more information on required thresholds, documentation, and deadlines. All applications will be reviewed by the VP of Chapter Relations and the Chapter Committee before making recommendations to the TXAEYC Board of Directors.

Learn more or submit a new chapter application before January 11

Save the Dates for Week of the Young Child in April 2019

Mark your calendars for 2019 Week of the Young Child from April 8-12!

The WOYC Committee is busy preparing suggested themes and activities to make your week celebrating early childhood a

success. T-Shirt Pre-Orders are now available for Adult Sizes (Small - 4X). Centers, schools,

or individuals who place orders by February 15 will receive shirts in March.

Learn More About Week of the Young Child Here

Frog Street CDA Training Partnership Program

TXAEYC is excited to announce the CDA Training Partnership Program with Frogstreet and CCEI! The partnership was formed to help you complete the 120 hours of coursework and prepare the portfolio needed for the CDA credential!

Program Eligibility Requirements Include : Employed by an early childhood program that has a contract to serve subsidized children and:

is a Texas Rising Star

Learn More About the Individualized Instruction Project

With funding provided by the Texas Workforce Commission, TXAEYC is partnering with Teaching Strategies to offer a valid and reliable, developmentally appropriate assessment system to eligible providers. An ongoing, observation-based assessment system,GOLD? can be used to assess the development and learning of children from birth through third grade.

Assessment Program Provider Eligibility Requirements:

meet the State's minimum licensing

participant or has submitted a Letter of Interest or is part of a TEA High-Quality PreKindergarten grant partnership Must be at least 18 years old

Information and Application HERE

standards, have a contract with the Texas Workforce Commission to serve subsidized children (CCMS), and are in good standing with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

More Information and Application

Now Accepting Applications

Ready to continue your education? Apply Now for the Spring 2019 term!

Scholarships are available statewide for CDA Assessment Fee and Associate degree scholarships.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood? Texas Scholarship Program is a research based comprehensive strategy to educate and retain early childhood practitioners, positively impacting outcomes for the children in their care. T.E.A.C.H. is a proven effective strategy through its use of four key elements: Scholarships, Education, Compensation and Commitment. T.E.A.C.H. recipients all over Texas are making a difference in children's lives by continuing their education.

Click HERE for more information or to start your application today.

Become a Child Care Health Consultant

Healthy Child Care Texas is a state initiative dedicated to promoting optimal health, safety, nutrition, and development for children in out-ofhome child care programs while training Child Care Health Consultants and offering other means of support. A Child Care Health Consultant is a trained professional who offers consultation, training, and technical assistance to child care centers and home-based programs to support and promote the health and safety of children, families, and child care providers. Applicants to the Child Care Health Consultant program must have a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Health Services with experience working with children and families.

Next Training Opportunity: El Paso Area

February 6-8, 2019 Applications due January 18, 2019

Learn more or complete the application HERE

M ark your calendar with these upcoming dates from our local chapters and programs

View our calendar online for more training, networking, and deadlines

January 9- NAEYC Governing Board Elections Open January 11- New Chapter Applications Due January 15- Austin Chapter Accreditation Network January 15- Central Texas Chapter Training January 17- Collin County Chapter Educators' Forum January 17- Dallas Chapter Networking Event January 17- Austin Chapter Training January 18- Public Policy Forum Applications Due January 18- Healthy Child Care Texas- El Paso Area Applications Due January 19- Central Texas Chapter Training January 19-20- TXAEYC Winter Board of Directors Meeting January 26- Austin Chapter Training February 1- Registration Deadline for SECA Conference February 1- Proposals Due for NAEYC Annual Conference February 2- Gulf Coast Chapter Workshop

Contact Us: TXAEYC Office: 512-215-8142 Email: taeyc@ Website:

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