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The Academy for Teachers of Young Children - 2023

The Academy for Teachers of Young Children provides a world class learning experience for all Early Childhood educators of children ages 3 - 6 from across Texas through high quality professional development and networking opportunities. ATYC is hosted by Education Service Centers Regions 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19.  The 25th ATYC will kick off with a dynamic opening keynote!  Breakout sessions will cover timely and critical topics including all areas of early childhood education, such as math, reading, play, behavior, Conscious Discipline, ECSE, general education, and social and personal competencies.  You will not want to miss the closing keynote! 

**PLEASE NOTE – IN ORDER TO ATTEND SESSIONS, PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR BADGE THAT WILL BE GIVEN TO THEM AT CHECK IN.  CHECK IN WILL CLOSE AT 9:00 am ON THURSDAY, JULY 13TH (The conference begins on July 12, but we understand that someone could be delayed).  IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE CLOSING KEYNOTE, PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR BADGE AND THEY MUST HAVE ATTENDED THE MAJORITY OF THE CONFERENCE. 

*Join us for Pre-Conference Check In from 4:00 – 6:00 on July 11, 2023, in the South Conference Center at Region 17 Educational Service Center, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas.  Come in Door 14, by the flagpoles on the southwest side of the building. Come grab your Academy Swag, get an early start shopping with our vendors, and meet the ATYC Committee!

Conference Check In will be Wednesday morning beginning at 7:30 am in the South Conference Center. Come in Door 14, by the flagpoles on the southwest side of the building.  (If you come to Pre-Conference Check In, you do not have to re-check in.)

The opening Keynote will begin at 8:45 on Wednesday, July 12.  Please plan to be seated by 8:40 am. 

Conference Cancellations must be done by 12:00pm on Friday, June 30, 2023, in order to receive a refund. 

Registration will close on Friday, June 30, 2023.

If you have any registration questions, please contact Alma Reinhart at 806-281-5701 or areinhart@esc17.net.







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Region 17 Education Service Center
1111 West Loop 289 | Lubbock, TX 79416
Voice: 806-792-4000 | Fax: 806-792-1523

Business Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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