BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHILDREN AT RISK - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://childrenatrisk.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHILDREN AT RISK REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T113000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T182104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T191035Z UID:41789-1792663200-1792668600@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:Midland-Odessa | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Thursday\, October 22\, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (CST) to provide local insight from Midland Odessa and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/midland-odessa-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:Grace Christian Fellowship\, 3450 Billy Hext Rd\, Odessa\, TX\, 79765\, United States CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T123000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T182753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T192129Z UID:41794-1792753200-1792758600@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:El Paso | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Friday\, October 23\, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (MST) to provide local insight from El Paso and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/el-paso-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:YWCA Joyce Jaynes Branch\, 1600 Brown St\, El Paso\, TX\, 79902\, United States CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T193000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T183622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183624Z UID:41801-1793296800-1793302200@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:McAllen | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (CST) to provide local insight from McAllen and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/mcallen-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:Workforce Solutions Lower Rio\, McAllen Office\, 2101 S. 2nd Street\, McAllen\, TX 78503 CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T103000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T184307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T192611Z UID:41810-1793350800-1793356200@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:Brownsville | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Friday\, October 30\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (CST) to provide local insight from Brownsville and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/brownsville-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:United Way of Southern Cameron County\, 634 East Levee Street\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T110000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T185036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T185036Z UID:41817-1793698200-1793703600@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:Lubbock | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 from 9:30 – 11:00 AM (CST) to provide local insight from Lubbock and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/lubbock-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:Lubbock Area United Way\, 1655 Main St\, Unit 101\, Lubbock\, TX\, 79401\, United States CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261104T113000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T185458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T185459Z UID:41825-1793786400-1793791800@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:Amarillo | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM (CST) to provide local insight from Amarillo and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/amarillo-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:Amarillo Area Foundation\, 919 S Polk St\, Amarillo\, TX\, 79101\, United States CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T170000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20260915T185925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T185926Z UID:41832-1794238200-1794243600@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:Tyler | Fall 2026 Texas Tour DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \nJoin CHILDREN AT RISK’S Early Education team on Monday\, November 9\, 2026 from 3:30 – 5:00 PM (CST) to provide local insight from Tyler and help shape the future of children in Texas. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/tyler-fall-2026-texas-tour/ LOCATION:Workforce Solutions of East Texas\, 1421 S. Beckham\, Tyler TX 75701 CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T120000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20261014T205625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T205626Z UID:41993-1794308400-1794312000@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:Statewide Texas Tour Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, CHILDREN AT RISK brings early childhood leaders and stakeholders together for community-centered conversations in 12 major Texas cities to exchange insights\, examine regional experiences\, and envision a stronger future for child care across Texas. This final stop in the 2026 Fall Texas Tour will be held virtually via Zoom\, taking a statewide look at data developments and policy updates. \nThis year\, C@R experts will dive into statewide policy developments\, including the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission review process\, the Governor’s Task Force on Early Childhood Education and Care\, and community-informed priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature beginning in January 2027. Participants will also explore the latest research on Child Care Deserts\, including C@R’s newest “chronic desert” measure\, as well as local investments in child care quality. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/statewide-texas-tour-fall-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:ECE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T133000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20261021T162926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T224803Z UID:42076-1794312000-1794317400@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY:2026 Education Summit DESCRIPTION:2026 Education Summit  \nLeading What Comes Next: AI Policy\, Practice\, and Responsible Innovation Across Texas Education \nTuesday\, November 10 from 12:00-1:30 PM CT  \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThis year’s Education Summit is targeted to bring together school district leaders\, legislative staff\, higher education professionals\, and community partners to explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in education. Through policy insights\, expert guidance\, and cross-sector perspectives\, participants will examine responsible AI adoption\, effective implementation strategies\, and opportunities to strengthen teaching\, learning\, workforce preparation\, and institutional operations. The Summit will equip leaders with practical insights and considerations to help shape a thoughtful\, responsible\, and student-centered approach to the future of AI in Texas education. \nThis summit is presented in partnership with the Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC) and and generously sponsored by Shell.  \n\n\nWant to join us as a partner or sponsor on an upcoming Learning Event? Reach out to learning@childrenatrisk.org for more information.  URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/2026-education-summit/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Education,Learning Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://childrenatrisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-Ed-Summit-Banner-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T120000 DTSTAMP:20261022T235812 CREATED:20251210T232239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T175008Z UID:39827-1794479400-1794484800@childrenatrisk.org SUMMARY: The 2026 Children's Agenda DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Agenda: 90th Legislative Priorities + Policy Recommendations\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nAhead of the 90th Texas Legislature\, CHILDREN AT RISK will host a virtual summit to share key advocacy updates and opportunities shaping the next cycle of child focused policy. This conversation will highlight priority policy issues\, outline emerging legislative pathways\, and equip participants with a clear understanding of what is at stake for children and families. \nAlongside partners from EdTrust\, Feeding Texas\, Texans Care for Children\, TexProtects\, and United Ways of Texas\, we will explore proposed legislation for child hunger\, health\, and safety. Experts will provide insight into the systems poised for change and the strategies that can advance a strong\, data informed Children’s Agenda in the year ahead. \nThis summit is presented in partnership with the Texas Family Leadership Council (TXFLC).  URL:https://childrenatrisk.org/event/the-2026-childrens-agenda/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Education,Learning Event,Policy,Research,TXFLC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://childrenatrisk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Lege-Summit-Banner-2-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="CHILDREN AT RISK":MAILTO:info@childrenatrisk.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR