Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Tarleton State University are proud to host the 2017 Child Care Conference on September 9.  The theme “Up, Up & Away: Soaring Beyond the Minimum Standards” will focus on fun activities and resources to help child care staff go beyond the minimum standards of child care. This year, the conference will offer different tracks for child care staff to attend: Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, and Director/Owner.  Each track will focus on fun activities, guidance and discipline, learning, and developmental needs for the… Read More →

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque, Hood and Somervell counties are offering a one-day conference for child care providers and directors on Saturday, February 13.  The conference topic is “Inclusive Child Care for Pre-School & School-Age Children with Special Needs.”  This six-hour, CEU approved training will cover a variety of topics such as establishing a healthy and safe environment, challenging behavior and sensory integration issues, developing self-help skills, and activity based support for pre-school and school-aged children with special needs. The conference will be held at the… Read More →