TXAEYC @texasaeyc
TXAEYC is an affiliate of the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and we invite your participation and membership in our organization! texasaeyc.org Austin, TX Joined April 2013-
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@texasaeyc appreciate’s Chairman Walle’s recognition of child care as a priority for the state budget! We look forward to working with him and the other members of the Appropriations Committee this session!
@texasaeyc appreciate’s Chairman Walle’s recognition of child care as a priority for the state budget! We look forward to working with him and the other members of the Appropriations Committee this session!
The new data in the Texas School Readiness Dashboard confirms that the Legislature needs to get to work on child care! Check it out. #txlege buff.ly/3GZY2vJ
Several of our @texasaeyc staff members were able to tour early childhood centers in @HoustonISD this morning! We loved getting to witness the joyful learning happening and hear from campus leaders about their programs.
Several of our @texasaeyc staff members were able to tour early childhood centers in @HoustonISD this morning! We loved getting to witness the joyful learning happening and hear from campus leaders about their programs.
Check out the results of the latest Texas child care survey by @NAEYC. With costs rising for parents and more providers shutting down, we need policymakers to invest in child care! Via @DavidFeigen #txlege bit.ly/4aeopcD
Spotted! Last week, NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang, engaged in conversations with other early childhood thought leaders on key topics in education at SXSW EDU. Which educational topics are most interesting to you? Let us know in the comments! @texasaeyc
Join TXAEYC at the Round Rock Express to celebrate the Family Friday during Week of the Young Child! We encourage early learning programs to bring their staff and the children and families they serve. More information is available at buff.ly/3Islhhp
“[Childcare] is something that we all benefit from because it contributes to a stable supply of workforce in all the industries we depend on as everyday Texans.” - @codysummerville , @texasaeyc . ow.ly/mp9R50Q0eyM
Results from a new survey of 1,800+ child care programs in TX reveal the availability of child care will get worse. Additional investments in the early childhood workforce are required to support the supply of child care across the state. Read more at buff.ly/48xpfkT
Did someone say free professional development?😲 To celebrate the new school year & prioritize YOUR professional learning, TXAEYC & the team at @CCEIonline is giving Texas educators free access to one of their top online courses! Claim your course here: buff.ly/3YCMup7
Our partners @CCEIonline share the benefits of prioritizing your professional learning in this new blog post! Check it out and other resources that TXAEYC and CCEI have to support your professional learning this school year at buff.ly/3YCMup7
The Wall Street Journal looks at the child care crisis in Texas — which will get worse when federal relief funding expires in a month. Thanks to @RepWalle for pushing for a solution this #TXlege session. Let's keep pushing! wsj.com/us-news/educat…
TXAEYC and our partners at @CCEIonline invite you to connect with a TXAEYC Chapter this school year! Check out what our chapters have to offer and resources from TXAEYC and CCEI at buff.ly/2QOniHI!
The best way to prep for the 2023-2024 school year? Brush up on your ECE skills (and earn CEUs) with our friends at @CCEIonline.🙌 See how the No. 1 DEAC accredited training provider in Texas is helping Lone Star educators here: buff.ly/3YCMup7
Prioritize your professional learning this year by joining our community of nearly 3,000 early childhood professionals! As a member of TXAEYC, you will receive exclusive discounts and resources from our partners like @CCEIonline. Learn more at buff.ly/3EaiaZv
Let the learning begin! TXAEYC & @CCEIonline are here to help YOU prioritize YOUR professional learning this school year. With online trainings, conference, events, and more, we’re here to support TX ECE professionals in your professional learning! buff.ly/3YCMup7
The TXAEYC Nominations Committee is seeking applicants to serve in leadership positions on the Governing Board! Join us to support Early Childhood by August 18! Learn more here: buff.ly/47fL0F1
There is a potential child care crisis around the corner. A survey from @texasaeyc shows some 44% of child care centers may have to close for good, since federal help has ceased. This will mean parents will have to drive farther, and pay more, for child care. 👇 @KHOU
There is a potential child care crisis around the corner. A survey from @texasaeyc shows some 44% of child care centers may have to close for good, since federal help has ceased. This will mean parents will have to drive farther, and pay more, for child care. 👇 @KHOU
TXAEYC is seeking applicants for leadership positions on its Governing Board! If you are TXAEYC Member passionate about Early Childhood Education, we encourage you to apply. Visit buff.ly/47fL0F1 to learn more.
The TXAEYC Nominations Committee is seeking applicants to serve in leadership positions on the Governing Board! Join us to support Early Childhood! Learn more here: buff.ly/47fL0F1
Today is the last day of Early Bird registration for the TXAEYC 2023 Annual Conference! Join early childhood professionals from across the state for the largest early childhood conference in Texas at our lowest rate! Register Here: buff.ly/3Om3s7A

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