Early Education Courses
Advancing Texas Early Childhood Professionals
Quality, Early Education Courses
Camp Fire First Texas has been providing quality, early education workforce development for more than 20 years and has guided generations of Early Education Professionals along their unique career pathway.
All of our instructors are members of the Texas Trainer Registry (TECPDS), courses are recognized by Texas Child Care Licensing for clock hour training and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit requirements. Most classes and courses Camp Fire offers are approved through several Workforce Commissions.
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Upcoming Courses
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Register self, Create a Mindful Classroom, May 16
CourseIn person-Learn practical mindfulness strategies that support both an educator’s well-being and children’s emotional development. Participants will learn simple self-care practices, breathing techniques, and gentle yoga movements. 9-Noon at Camp Fire
$22
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Register self, Neuro-diverse Children in Afterschool programs, June 1
CourseIn person- Learn strategies you can utilize in your afterschool program when working with a child with special needs. Learn simple changes to make or approaches in communication and reducing challenging behaviors. 9-Noon at Camp Fire in Fort Worth.
$22
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Register self, Hiring/Onboarding Staff, Apr. 25
CourseRecruiting and hiring your staff is key as a director. Learn top strategies for recruiting, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates. We will also discuss job descriptions and mentoring. 9 -Noon, ZOOM
$28
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Regístrate tú mismo, Personal de Contratación/Incorporación, 25 de abril
CourseReclutar y contratar a tu personal es clave como director. Descubre las mejores estrategias para reclutar, seleccionar, entrevistar y seleccionar candidatos. También hablaremos sobre las descripciones de puestos y la mentoría. 9 -Mediodía, ZOOM
$28
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Register self, Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff, Apr. 21
CourseRecruiting and hiring your staff is key as a director. Learn top strategies for recruiting, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates. We will also cover writing effective job descriptions. 9am-12:30pm, ZOOM
$39
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Register self, Promoting Peak Performance, April 23
CourseA strong leader knows how to bring out the best in their team. This is not something that happens organically. It is built with thoughtful actions. Join this class to understand the central role of a director. 9am-12:30pm, ZOOM.
$39
Camp Fire is proud to partner with these early education leaders.
Together we elevate the work of early childhood professionals in North Texas.
Have questions or need to purchase multiple seats for a course?
Email [email protected] or call 817.831.2111, ext. 145.
Cancellation policy
No refunds or credits will be given, but participant substitutions are allowed. To make a substitution, you must contact us in writing 24-business hours before the class you registered to attend begins. To make the request, please email [email protected] with the email address and participant name for the substitution. We are only able to substitute for the same class on the same day. You will receive confirmation of the request, and the new participant will receive class links and details.