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ECWC 2026 Registration Rates

Registration Type Early Bird Rate* Standard Rate
Individual Educator $85 $100
Group (20+ attendees) $75 per person $90 per person
Students (Higher education with valid ID) $50 $65
Presenter Complimentary Complimentary
Sponsor/Exhibitor Add-On $40 per person $50 per person
* Early Bird Pricing Through November 1.

Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Available! 

  • Be part of the movement shaping the future of early learning. Connect with over 1,000 passionate professionals and showcase your commitment to equity-driven education for our youngest learners. 

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    About the 40th Annual Early Childhood Winter Conference

    • Join us for a milestone celebration of early childhood education at one of Texas's premier professional development events! This year's theme is:

      Hands-On, Minds-On:
      Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in Early Learning


      This year’s conference will spotlight innovation, inclusion, and inspiration for pre-K3 through second-grade educators. We're bringing together a dynamic gathering filled with powerful insights, meaningful connections, and extraordinary learning opportunities. This celebration will elevate your practice and ignite your passion for education!

    Flashback: Relive ECWC 2025!

    Contact Us

    • Center for Educator Success
      Harris County Department of Education
      6300 Irvington Blvd.
      Houston, TX 77022

      Email: ces@hcde-texas.org
      Phone: 713-696-8223

    40th Annual R.T. Garcia Early Childhood Winter Conference


    DATE:

    Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

    TIME:

    Doors open at 7 a.m.
    Conference Kick-Off 8 a.m.

    LOCATION:

    Kingdom Builders' Center
    6011 W. Orem Drive
    Houston, Texas 77085
    (View Map)

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