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Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. This makes the connection between early childhood educators and parents (family engagement) essential. Through our Family Engagement Professional Development courses, educators can learn more about building relationships with families, supporting them in tracking children’s development, connecting to play-based home activities, and hosting family events. Plus this course series is available for all users! All you need to do is create a free account and then log in to CLI Engage. | |
NEW! Harris County Program Information Online | Recently we launched a new webpage for a brand new program, Harris County ACCTS. This program aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and career advancement of the child care workforce in Harris County through high-quality professional development and credentialing opportunities. Learn more about the program and view the training catalog by visiting the webpage today! | |
The Department of Pediatrics announced a number of faculty promotions at the beginning of the new fiscal year. Congratulations to all newly promoted faculty members for achieving excellence and taking your career—and the department—to the next level. | |
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Michael A. Assel, PhD, was recognized as the 2024 Robbin Parrish Award honoree by The Parish School during their 16th Annual “Giving Voice to Children” Luncheon for his commitment to supporting students and families at the school. Over the years, he has provided comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to many of their students.
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Dr. Ellison conducts specialized evaluations of children and adolescents with established or suspected neurodevelopmental differences including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual developmental disorder and other co-occurring difficulties (e.g., learning, motor, attention). | |
New Administrative Director | Dr. McMillan directs the day-to-day management of administrative personnel and facilities for the Children’s Learning Institute and affiliated programs. In his role, he oversees administrative support for all areas of CLI while optimizing the management of CLI’s finances and budgets. | |
Jermaine McMillan, PhD
Director, Institute Administrative Services
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The Kindergarten Classroom Environment Checklist (KCEC) Pilot Study aims to enhance the effectiveness of the KCEC tool on CLI Engage. Used to observe the classroom setting, the free checklist evaluates key features like instructional tools, materials, and classroom arrangement. Study participants play a crucial role in improving the KCEC tool and supporting optimal learning environments for kindergarten students. Learn more about our study. | |
The TECPDS dashboard has been updated to a new look and feel, helping users navigate easily. You can view a comprehensive overview video, New TECPDS Dashboard Updates, on their page Webinars & Presentations. | Texas ITSN Training Catalog | Recently, the Texas ITSN released a monthly training course catalog for the entire program's upcoming training and professional learning communities. View the Texas ITSN Course Catalog and learn about everything happening within the program. | Circle Activity Collection Filming Project | We are seeking English- and Spanish-speaking classrooms and families to be featured in videos for the Circle Activity Collection. We need volunteers in the Houston area to demonstrate activities that support and strengthen children's skill development. A coaching team member and professional videographer will assist participants during a short filming session in the comfort of your classroom or home. Watch an example video and contact us to participate. | |
TSR Early Childhood Summer Institute | This summer, we will be hosting our annual TSR Institute exclusively online! Open to administrators, specialists, coaches, teachers, and caregivers of children ages birth to five from various programs. The TSR Institute offers access to leading researchers and trainers in the early childhood education field. Registration is FREE. Subscribe to our TSR Institute email list to be the first to know when registration opens! | |
Save the Date: STEM-tastic! | Spark curiosity, fuel discovery, and dive into the ultimate STEM celebration at Children’s Museum Houston! On Saturday, May 10, 2025, we’re teaming up with the museum to bring you “STEM-tastic! A Day of Explorations that Inspire Young Scientists.” This high-energy event marks the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Watch for more details and don’t miss this STEM-sational day of discovery! | |
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