Resources
for Providers & Teachers
Note—This list is for informational purposes only. No official endorsement of any practice, publication, program, or individual by the TECECDS is intended or is to be inferred.
Online programs, course offerings and Web page addresses change frequently, so the information contained in this list may have already changed. Please check with your local and state licensing agency to be sure the online courses or program you are interested in will meet your licensing requirements. If you plan to transfer credits from online courses into a degree program, be sure the college or university
granting the degree will accept the credits and courses prior to enrolling.
Quick Links through our Resources
Printed Resources
Texas ECE/CD Degree Programs
Online ECE/CD Degree Programs
Funding Resources
Related Websites
- Flyer - Interested in Training and Don't Know Where to Look? (Feb 2009)
- Brochure - What is the Texas Trainer Registry? (Feb 2009)
Texas Early Childhood Education/Child Development Degree Programs:
- For a complete list of Texas Early Childhood and Child Development Programs, click here
- The University of Houston-Clear Lake: The School of Education is offering a Bachelor's in Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Education. For more information, call an
enrollment management counselor or a transfer academic adviser at 281-283-2500, visit the website or check out their brochure.
Online Early Childhood Education/Child Development Degree Programs:
- For a complete list of online Early Childhood and Child Development programs, click here.
- The University of North Dakota: Offering an online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education. For more information, visit their website or view their informational flyer.
- The University of Cincinnati: Online options include: Associate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education; Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, with a specialization in Children Ages 0-5; Individual courses or groups of courses to meet your professional development needs. For more information, visit http://www.eclc.uc.edu/index.php
- Western Kentucky University: Online options include: Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences (Child Studies Concentration) For more information visit http://www.wku.edu/online/all.html
- Rasmussen College: Online options
include:Associate's in Early Childhood Education.
For more information visit http://www.rasmussen.edu/online/
- Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grants: The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Funds will be provided only for the purchase of native plants and seed. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: schools, nature centers, and other non-profit and not-for-profit places of learning, including houses of worship with a site available for this stewardship project. Deadline: November 15, 2009. For more information visit: http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.htm
- Grant Writing Training for Head Start Programs: J Walker Enterprises is presenting a Grant Writing Training Session for Head Start Programs. This training is centered on the concept of creating multiple funding streams for your agency. The training will be held December 2,3 & 4, 2009 in Houston, TX. Deadline for registration is November 18, 2009. For more information about this training click here for an informational flyer.
- Tylenol: The Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards
The Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards acknowledge the critical role of childcare teachers in providing quality early care and education. Applicants are asked to design an enhancement project for the children in their classroom illustrating the educational, social, and emotional benefits from the project. Maximum award: $1,000. Eligibility: teachers of infant, toddler, or preschool age children employed in a home, group, or center-based program that is fully compliant with local and state regulations for operating child care programs. Deadline: December 4, 2009. More information available at http://www.tllccf.org/pr_nccta.php
- ING: Unsung Heroes Awards: The ING Unsung Heroes Awards program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education through monetary awards. Maximum award: $25,000. Eligibility: full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff members with effective projects that improve student learning at an accredited K-12 public or private school. Deadline: April 30, 2010. Click here for an application.
- HAEYC Scholarship Opportunities: The Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children offers scholarships for child care facilities that are in the process of seeking NAEYC accreditation. More information available at www.haaeyc.org
- Reading Conference Travel Grants: Bruce Larkin, the published author of over four hundred early children’s books, is pleased to announce IRA & RR Reading Conference Grants. A large number of grants will be made available to help fund expenses for selected early literacy professionals (grades K-3) attending International Reading Association or Reading Recovery conferences. Bruce Larkin will award five hundred (500) grants each school year, up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) each, to help offset expenses incurred attending these valuable conferences. Time for review of applications is required in advance of the conference, so educators should complete this form as soon as possible. Click here for an application.
- Mini-grants for Public Schools and Public Libraries: Ezra Jack Keats Mini-grant Program for Public Schools and Public Libraries supports educators, parents and children in their efforts to spread literacy and love of learning. Maximum Award: $500. Eligibility: public schools and libraries anywhere in the United States and its protectorates. For more information click here or visit www.ezra-jack-keats.org.
- NEA Grants: The National Education Association offers several grants. To view and apply, please visit www.neafoundation.org.
- The American Honda Foundation: Grants are provided in the fields of youth education and science education to the following: educational institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools. AHF has modified its grant proposal range from $20,000 to $60,000 per organization to allow the AHF to support more nonprofits. To determine if your program/project meets the qualifications for consideration, the online application process begins with an Eligibility Quiz. Click here to start the quiz. For more information visit http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf.
- The Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office (THSSCO)
- The Children's Learning Institute (CLI)
Associations for the Education of Young Children - National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
-Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children
-Austin Association for the Education of Young Children
-Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children
-San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children
-Gulf Coast Association for the Education of Young Children
Professional Associations for Early Care Providers & Educators - National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP)
- Texas Licenced Child Care Association
- Texas Association for Family Child Care
- Texas Professional Home Child Care Association
- Southern Early Childhood Association
- National Head Start Association
State Agencies - Department of Family and Protective Services – Child Care Licensing
- Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
State Initiatives - Healthy Child Care Texas
- Literacy Texas
- Mental Health America of Texas
- Prevent Child Abuse Texas
Other Early Childhood Resources
- Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services
- Texas Network of Youth Services
- The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge
- Center in Houston for Infant Learning and Development (CHILD)
- Child Development Educators Association for Texas Associate Degree Programs
- Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
- Texas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
- Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition
- Texans Care for Children
Educational Resource Websites - Gradschools.com - Most comprehensive online resource for grad school information
- Campusprograms.com -TEXAS- List of all Texas universities
- Petersons.com - College search website
- Worldwidelearn.com - Online directory of education
- Degrees.info - Access to online degree programs and educational resources
- CollegeForTexans.com - interested in becoming a certified Texas teacher? Find out about tuition assistance.
Credentialing Resources - Council for Professional Recognition
- National Child Care Associaiton
Last Updated on November 13, 2009 by Katie Chennisi