TECEC
Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition

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Press Releases
04/17/2008 - House Subcommittee Meeting on Early Childhood Education on April 21
 The House Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education, chaired by Rep. Diane Patrick, will meet Monday, April 21, 2008 at 1:00 PM in Room E2.036 at the Texas Capitol. The subcommittee will meet to consider Interim Charge # 3 that will “evaluate early childhood education programs and funding models on students’ school readiness and schools’ operational efficiency.”
01/8/2008 - Mark Your Calendar: February 1-2 CNBE Early Childhood Seminar
 
08/3/2007 - Mark Your Calendar: January 11-12 Infant Mental Health Advocacy Conference
 Mark Your Calendar: January 11-12 Infant Mental Health Advocacy Conference
07/26/2007 - Save the Date for Two Satellite Broadcasts
 Be sure to mark your calendars now for the TECEC Parent Engagement Satellite Broadcast on August 23, 2007 and the Annual Pre-K Now Satellite Broadcast on October 17, 2007.
05/7/2007 - Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park selected as NACCP 2007 National Child Care Center of the Year
 Congratulations to the Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park, Texas for being selected as the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) 2007 National Child Care Center of the Year!
10/8/2003 - The National Governor's Association (NGA) Presents A Governor's Forum on Quality Preschool
 The National Governor's Association (NGA) Presents A Governor's Forum on Quality Preschool. The Governor's Forum on Quality Preschool is an event presented by the NGA's Center for Best Practices and hosted by Governor Jeb Bush in Orlando, Florida on December 15-16, 2003.
10/8/2003 - Ten Texas Communities are designated for SB76 Demonstration Sites
 Dr. Susan Landry, Director of the State Center for Early Childhood Development (SCECD), housed at the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston announced the ten Texas communities who will participate in the Texas Early Education Model: (TEEM): Achieving Higher Levels of School Readiness in Cost Effective Ways. This education model was a part of Senate Bill 76 passed during the last regular session.
10/8/2003 - Check out TECEC's Strategic Plan
 The mission of the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition is to build a system of quality early care and education that prepares children in Texas for success in their education and life.
 
Announcements - Coming Events
01/21/2004 - NEW! The Texas Plan
 The Texas Plan: Enhancing Early Childhood Education and Development The Texas Plan includes preliminary recommendations for a statewide early care and education system that is widely available, sets standards for quality, and advocates for the participation of parents and community.
06/11/2003 - IBM Helps Spark TECEC’s Commitment to Early Care and Education
 IBM donates computer hardware to TECEC
 
In The News
07/14/2008 - IBM Contributes to TECEC
 TECEC is excited to announce that IBM continued its support of TECEC for the 6th year in a row with the donation of two laptop computers and a generous financial contribution.
07/5/2008 - Federal PRE-K ACT Passes Major Legislative Hurdle
 The bill (H.R. 3289) will now be sent to the full House for consideration.
07/3/2008 - Another Texas Chamber of Commerce Comes Out in Support of Texas Pre-k.
  The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce joins a growing list of Texas chambers passing pro pre-k resolutions in Texas.
06/26/2008 - ECE Teachers! Apply Now for Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards
 ECE Teachers! Apply Now for Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards
06/23/2008 - Four Texas Chambers Pass Pro Pre-K Resolutions
 Four Texas Chambers Pass Pro Pre-K Resolutions
05/12/2008 - TECEC Executive Director attends National Smart Start Conference
 TECEC Executive Director joins more than 3,000 early childhood education professionals from 46 states at the National Smart Start Conference in North Carolina.
04/17/2008 - Save the Date: Raising Texas event highlights pre-k expulsion rates on May 8
 Join the Raising Texas Initiative and the University of Texas LBJ School’s Center for Health and Social Policy (CHASP) for speaker Dr. Walter Gilliam and his presentation “Pre-kindergarteners left behind; Expulsion rates in state pre-kindergarten systems” on May 8th.
03/21/2008 - San Antonio Express News highlights revision of Texas pre-k guidelines
 Check out the article from the San Antonio Express News highlighting the revision of the Texas Pre-k Guidelines.
03/13/2008 - Dr. Susan Landry traveling to 7 Texas communities to talk about early education
 Do not miss out on a great opportunity to meet with Dr. Susan Landry, hear about the Texas Early Education Model (TEEM), School Readiness Certification, revisions to the Pre-k Guidelines, as well as provide an update on early childhood education, and have your voices heard on the important work that taking place in your community.
02/25/2008 - HHSC Announces Request for Proposal for the Nurse-Family Partnership Competitive Grant Program
 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces the issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) # 529-08-0110 for the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Competitive Grant Program. The State of Texas, by and through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), seeks grant proposals from public or private entities, including counties, municipalities, or other political subdivision of the state, to support the establishment and operation of local Nurse-Family Partnership programs. The NFP programs provide education and guidance to low-income, first-time mothers through visits by highly trained registered nurses in accordance with the specifications contained in this Request for Proposals (RFP).

The RFP posting can be found HERE

The sole point of contact for inquiries concerning this RFP is:
Thomas Spears, Contract Administrator
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Enterprise Contracts and Procurement Services (ECPS) Department
4405 North Lamar Boulevard
Mail Code: 2020
Austin, Texas 78756
(512) 206-5769
Fax (512) 206-5006
thomas.spears@hhsc.state.tx.us

All communications, relating to this RFP, must be directed to the HHSC sole point of contact named above. All communication between Respondents and other HHSC staff members concerning this RFP is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in proposal disqualification.

Please check the HHSC website at "http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/BusOpp/BO_opportunities.html" regularly for further information and updates.
 
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Preschoolers in the Texas public education system are expelled at twice the rate of older students (kindergarten through 12th grade).

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