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SUMMARY:Tune-Up for Terrific Teachers/Directors!
DESCRIPTION:Early Childhood Tune-Up Conference\nTools for Stronger Programs and Brighter Futures!\nGet ready to tune up your skills, recharge your passion, and strengthen your early learning program! Join fellow educators, directors, and administrators for a day filled with engaging training sessions, fresh ideas, meaningful networking, and practical tools designed to support children, families, and the professionals who serve them.\nYou’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to implement new strategies that create stronger programs and brighter futures—because every child deserves the very best start.\nThis conference also fulfills the six annual training topics required by Child Care Regulation, including:\n\nEmergency preparedness and response planning\nPreventing the spread of communicable diseases\nMedication administration\nFood allergies and allergic reaction response\nBuilding and playground safety\nSafe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials\n\nConference Tracks\nParticipants must select one track and attend that track for the duration of the conference. Sessions may not be mixed between tracks.\nInfant/Toddler Track\nAges 0–35 months\nPre-K & School-Age Track\nAges 3–12 years\nAdministrator Track\nDirectors, Assistant Directors, and Program Coordinators\nRegistration closes Tuesday, July 28 at 5:00 PM.\nIf space remains available, on-site registration will be offered for $75 day of the event.\nFeatured Trainers\nAdministrator & Pre-K/School-Age Tracks\n\nBecky Swindall, M.S., CDA-PDS, CHES\nBrandee Overshown, CDA\n\nInfant/Toddler Track\n\nKristin Omo, B.S., EIS-FQ\nTonia Crawford, M.S. Ed.\n\nTexas Minimum Standards\n746.1309: b(1,4), e(1–6), f(3,8,9,12), g\n746.1311: b(2,4,5), e(1–6), f(1–2)\nTECPDS Core Competencies\nAdministrator Competencies\n\nEstablishing and Maintaining an Effective Organization\nBusiness and Operations Management\nHuman Resource Leadership and Development\nMaintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment\nImplementing Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum and Environments\n\nPractitioner Competencies\n\nChild Growth and Development\nResponsive Interactions and Guidance\nLearning Environments, Planning Frameworks, Curriculum, and Standards\nSupporting Skill Development\nObservation and Assessment\nDiversity and Dual Language Learners\nFamily and Community Relationships\nHealth, Safety, and Nutrition\n\nTECPDS Requirement\nAll attendees must have an active TECPDS (Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System) account to register for this conference and receive training credit.\nDon’t have an account? Creating one is free! Visit www.tecpds.org ( http://www.tecpds.org/ ) to set up your profile before registering.\nTECPDS allows you to securely maintain your professional development records, training hours, education, and credentials in one convenient location. Your records stay with you throughout your career—even if you change employers or child care programs.\nImportant: Your TECPDS account is personal and belongs to you. For your security, never share your password with anyone.\n
URL:https://championsforchildren.org/all-events-and-trainings/teacher-director-tune-up-kick-off-to-a-great-fall-2-984-126-533/
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LOCATION:2001 Hunter St, Tyler, TX 75701
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