New Pilot Partnership Seeks to Strengthen Early Literacy
A new pilot partnership between Red Oak Foundation of Fort Worth and Camp Fire First Texas School Readiness Program seeks to establish a positive link between the developmental progress of young children and family-teacher engagement through reading.
Masks: Language & Emotional Development
As someone who works with teachers and early educators, I have frequently been asked, “Do masks interfere with language, speech and emotional development of young children?"
Camp Fire Named Finalist: D CEO’s Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2021
Camp Fire First Texas named finalist by D CEO in its fourth annual Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards.
Texas Partnership Set to Enhance Quality Early Learning for Texans
Tarrant County College (TCC), together with Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP), was awarded a $120,000 Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) ApprenticeshipTexas Expansion grant.
Camp Fire First Texas Testifies in Support of Texas Children
Camp Fire First Texas has earned The Best Place For Working Parents business designation that recognizes a commitment to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies and practices.
Two Camp Fire First Texas After School Programs Receive Texas Rising Star Quality Certification
Camp Fire First Texas was notified two after school programs located at IDEA Achieve & IDEA Rise Public Schools were certified as Two-Star quality programs from Texas Rising Star (TRS).
Child Development Associate Credential Scholarships Now Available Through Camp Fire First Texas
Camp Fire First Texas will be offering scholarships for early childhood educators to earn their Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). A CDA is nationally recognized and according to a 2020 poll on LinkedIn, it is one of the top credentials employers seek when hiring early educators.
Camp Fire Early Childhood Conference Features Groundbreaking Documentary & Expert Business Leader Panel
Camp Fire First Texas will open the 13th Early Childhood Conference on Friday, March 5 with a special screening of the groundbreaking documentary film, No Small Matter. This is the first documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force in America: early childhood education.
Camp Fire First Texas After School Program Receives Texas Rising Star Quality Certification
Camp Fire First Texas after school program located at IDEA Achieve Public School received Texas Rising Star quality certification.
Newest Apprenticeship Program in Fort Worth Shines a Light on National Apprenticeship Week
Camp Fire First Texas launched the first Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) in Texas in 2020. The inaugural class began meeting virtually in September and this month they will join registered apprenticeships across the country celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) taking place November 8 - 14, 2020.
Early Education Apprenticeship Program Kicks Off Inaugural Year
Last month, 20 early education teachers were welcomed as the inaugural class for this ground-breaking program.
Camp Fire First Texas Will Welcome New President/CEO in October
Fort Worth, Texas (September 15, 2020) - After receiving interest from more than 150 candidates, Camp Fire First Texas is excited to announce Lauren Richard will take the reigns as the next president/CEO of Camp Fire First Texas on October 12. The organization began searching for a new leader in January 2020 following the retirement announcement of Ann Sheets, current president/CEO. A Transition Task Force comprised of board members and community leaders was formed and oversaw the search process. They originally anticipated a June transition, but when the COVID-19 health crisis occurred, the team adjusted the timeline. “Our Transition[...]
