Early childhood educators throughout the state meet to share best practices at the 27th Annual R.T. Garcia Early Childhood Winter Conference on Jan. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Builders’ Center at 6011 West Orem in Houston, Texas.

Keynote speaker is famed children’s popular musician and singer Stephen Fite. The schedule is filled with over 100 professional development sessions to choose from, as well as early childhood education vendors. The event attracts about 1,500 attendees from throughout the state. Presentations include workshops for special education and dual language.

Cost for the conference is $100 in advance and includes lunch and materials. To register, go to www.hcde-texas.org and locate the workshop by date or title. For info call (713) 696-8223.