Southmost Chapter Fall Conference

4 hours credit…2 sessions, one right after the other for all participants, Hands-On Observation of Play & ASQ-3 Training
About this Event

Southmost Chapter of TXAEYC Fall Conference

We are doing things a little differently this year

WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:30-12:45

WHAT: A different kind of conference…2 sessions, one right after the other for all participants, 4 hours credit-

• 8:30-9:30 AM:1 Hr. Credit Hands-On Observation of Play Dr. Beki Romeis-Markham: Assistant Professor in Practice of Early Childhood Education University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• ·9:45 AM-12:45 PM:3 Hrs. Credit ASQ-3 Training The first 15 centers who register will get the binder at no extra cost! Gabriel Gonzalez: Child Find Specialists Region One ECI-Early Intervention Specialist, Dianira Negrete: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: : UTRGV Sabal Hall, 2035 W University Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecsgb45P2RkxqJSm7

REFUND POLICY: No Refunds

COST: this includes both sessions…You must pre-register by September 30, 2026. Limit-100 participants.

· Southmost Chapter members- $10 --You must pre-register

· Non-members-$25

· Students –$15 (UTRGV and TSC students' instructor will send a list, other students need to email a school ID to [email protected])

***The first 15 centers who register will receive ASQ-3 resource material at no extra cost. Registration ends Sept. 30. EXTENDED- OCT. 9, 2026!!

NO REGISTRATIONS ON DAY OF TRAINING, NO REFUNDS

DUE TO INSURANCE-NO CHILDREN.

Agenda
Southmost Chapter Fall Conference, Oct. 17, 2026

Info: Sabal Hall
8:30
To 9:30 am Hands-On Observation of Play
CC 4, 5
Dr. Beki Romeis-Markham
Assistant Professor in Practice of Early Childhood Education, UTRGV

Get Active! Hands-on, practical experience in observing children in play. Experience one observation checklist and enjoy playing with toys and practicing using the checklist with your peers.

9:45 to 12:45
Understanding the ASQ-3: Supporting Children’s Development
CC 4,5
Gabriel Gonzalez Child Find Specialist/ Dianira Negrete Child Find Specialist
Region One Early Childhood Intervention

This interactive session provides an overview of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and introduces daycare staff to the ASQ-3 developmental screening tool. Participants will explore five developmental areas, recognize concerns, support screening through classroom observations, and discuss next steps with families.