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Opportunities for early childhood leaders
Conference
Texas Play & Development Conference
Professional learning and collaboration
for early childhood educators and leaders.
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Annual Summit
Early Childhood Summit
Connect with researchers and professionals
shaping early childhood education.
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Professional Learning
Leaders Lunch n Learn
Connect with other leaders and Institute
faculty through professional learning.
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Professional Development
Research-Informed Professional Learning
Evidence-based learning opportunities
supporting early childhood programs.
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Opportunities for early childhood educators
Professional Development
Professional Learning for Educators
Research-informed approaches supporting
teaching and children's development.
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Conference
Texas Play & Development Conference
A day of professional learning and
collaboration for early childhood educators.
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Annual Summit
Early Childhood Summit
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childhood professionals and researchers.
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Research to Practice
Research for the Classroom
Explore studies in early writing,
computational thinking, and inclusive learning.
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Opportunities and resources for families
Community Engagement
Community Engagement & Family Activities
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outreach, and community partnerships.
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Early Learning
Week of the Young Child
Celebrating early learning and the people
and communities who support young children.
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Events & Outreach
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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and learn with the Institute.
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Research & Learning
Research Supporting Young Children
Learn how Institute research supports
children's learning and development.
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Resource Library
Research-Based Practices to Help Your Learner
Explore strategies, tools, and insights designed to support language, literacy, and meaningful learning experiences for children of all abilities.
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Creating Meaningful Writing Experiences for Children
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Not Just Handwriting and Spelling: Assessing Early Composing Skills
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Addressing Conflict
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Best Writing Practices for Emerging Bilingual Students
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