The Marjie Collins Early Connections for Lifelong Learning Conference

October 18, 2025

Student Union Building
Texas Tech University

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Presented by the Helen Jones Foundation and the Christine DeVitt & Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center at Texas Tech

You’re invited to our Early Childhood Conference—a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. This event is designed for educators, caregivers, students, parents, and anyone interested in building strong, meaningful relationships with children.

Participants will also have the chance to:

Here from experts from TTU and the South Plains community on topics such as moral development, infant sign language, movement and music, family wellness, outdoor learning environments, occupational therapy, developmentally appropriate practice, autism in the early childhood setting, among other topics!

Tour the CDRC classroom environments and meet our teachers

We look forward to seeing you there!

What to expect:

• Continental breakfast (included in the registration fee)
• Catered lunch (included in the registration fee)
• 6 clock hours of training

Attendee Registration

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Please contact CDRC@ttu.edu or 806-742-3016 with questions.

Scholarship Application

We are pleased to offer a limited number of conference registration scholarships to individuals/programs that are not currently CCS providers. (CCS providers are eligible to request registration reimbursement through CCS- contact your mentor for any questions).

Please submit your application as soon as possible and before October 10th, 2025. Applications will be considered in the order they are received. You will receive notification of scholarship within 5 business days and will then be prompted to register for the conference.

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Registration Fees

• Early Registration - $40 (before October 3rd)
• Registration - $50 (after October 3rd or at the door)