Effective leadership is vital to the success of early care and education programs. With skilled and committed leaders to help shape teaching and learning we could create and sustain high-quality learning environments that have a lasting impact on teachers, children, and families.  The core focus of this course is on developmentally appropriate practices! Course Dates

Summertime is near and all the children are ready for a BIG curriculum change!  Are you ready to jump into summer learning activities?  This course will provide you with the 10 keys to a summer curriculum that allows you to set the stage for learning, observing and enrichment activities that are made for summer fun.

The ELC of the Big Bend Region is thrilled to announce their Early Childhood conference is returning! Please join us and your fellow early childhood professionals for a day of fun, laughter, and relaxation. This year we will  offer three keynote speakers and a variety of goodies for you and your classrooms. The event will

Course Dates: July 7 - August 5, 2022 10 Hours In-Service, no fee Target Audience:  Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers Registration open from June 21 – July 7, 2022 Those first few weeks of preschool set the stage for the entire year!  The children come into the new classroom prepared for play and learning, but

Course Dates - July 7 – August 5, 2022 10 Hours In-Service, no fee Target Audience Target Audience Toddler, Pre-K & VPK Teachers Registration open from June 21 - July 7, 2022 Guiding children’s behavior is very important and teachers guide children throughout the day, not just when a child acts in a way that

Course Dates: July 16 – August 1, 2022 5 Hours In-Service, no fee Target Audience: Pre-K & VPK Teachers Registration open from June 21 – July 16, 2022 Catch up with 1, 2, and 3 racing to the top of the apple tree.  This course supports early math skills through art, cooking, science, music, dramatic