Resources for Educators

EFS Academy

Educational First Steps believes in educating caregivers to produce high-quality learning environments for the children and families they serve. The Academy team provides an innovative and interactive curriculum to our partners. To learn more, and register for our upcoming training opportunities, click the Calendar button below.

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CDA Certification

Educational First Steps offers professional development training to EFS assisted centers as well as educators from other organizations serving at-risk children, including nonprofits, ISDs and other early caregivers.

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Looking for support as an early childhood educator? Below, you’ll find a list of trusted resources for ECE research, professional development, and related service providers.

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Childcare Scholarships Family Support Health Medical Care Mental Health Professional Development Research SEL State Services

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

DFPS regulates childcare centers and provides technical assistance to help them meet licensing standards, rules, and laws.

State Services

Texas Workforce Commission

TWC offers support to employers, individuals, and communities to achieve and sustain economic stability.

Childcare Scholarships State Services

ChildCareGroup

ChildCareGroup provides childcare resources and assists with subsidized voucher programs, childcare assistance, and teacher/parent trainings.

Family Support Professional Development

Texas Health and Human Services

Texas HHS offers guidance for children’s health and well-being including immunizations, poison control, and disease prevention.

Health State Services

Zero to Three

Zero to Three offers tools, trainings, casebooks, and resources for professionals in early childhood development.

Family Support Professional Development Research

Momentous Institute

Alongside its school campus, Momentous Institute offers training and curriculum centered on social-emotional learning and mental health.

Professional Development SEL

First3Years

Formerly the Texas Association of Infant Mental Health (TAIMH), First3Years provides training and endorsements around early relational and mental health.

Mental Health Professional Development

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Scottish Rite treats children with orthopedic conditions (e.g. scoliosis and clubfoot) as well as related neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

Health Medical Care

Dallas Association for Parent Education

Dallas Association for Parent Education (DAPE) provides parent information, support, and training.

Family Support

Are you looking for a specific resource? Check our additional list of studies or contact the EFS team for more information on early childhood education, including our Four Steps to Excellence program.