Teacher/Parent Workshops

2025 Weekend Workshops for Teachers and Parents

See below for a list of our upcoming monthly, weekend workshops for early childhood teachers and parents.

All workshops are taught by trainers who have more than 35 years of teaching professional development and meet Texas State Licensing requirements. Certificates provided with each workshop. 

ALL workshops will be held at the DAPE:

First United Methodist Church, 801 W. Ave. B, Garland TX 75040

DIRECTIONS: First United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Glenbrook and Ave. B in central Garland. Parking is located across the street from the church on Ave. B. Park here, then cross at the light. Behind the video sign is a walkway leading down to the classroom LE 10 which is on the lower level on the East side of the church.

Lunches are not included.

NOTE: These workshops are about children but NOT for children. Thank you for not bringing yours.

All trainers meet Texas Standards.

FOR REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION:

Call D.A.P.E at 972-699-0420 or email dallasparentseducation@gmail.com to register for any workshop or other class.

All classes are 4-5 clock hours and $20-$25 unless otherwise stated.

To make a payment, pay online via PayPal (link below), pay cash at the door, or mail a check or money order* to:

D.A.P.E.
801 W. Avenue B
Garland, TX  75040

*If paying via check or money order: Please print and complete this form and return with your check or money order made payable to: Dallas Association for Parent Education

No refunds for workshops or classes are available. However, you may have credit for another workshop or class.

Other classes available: Childbirth, Baby Care, Positive Parenting.

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FUTURE TRAINING DATES:

February 15, 2025

“Infants and Toddlers: More than Meltdowns and Messes”

Discover what’s happening in the brains and bodies of children birth thru 36 months. Renew your State certification for SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Activities for growth and fun!

 

10am-3pm 

4 clock hours (746.1309 b1,b3, b4, d123)

$20/25 R&R*

*R&R – Research and Reflection Credit: (1) additional clock hour  may be added to Saturday workshops during the lunch hour for $5.

Add $5 at door if not pre-registered.

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March 8, 2025

“Construction Play: It’s more than just Blocks”

Discover why when given a choice, children choose construction play more than 50% of the time. Learn all kinds of ways to build creativity.

 

10am-3pm 

4 clock hours (746.1309 b3, b4)

$20/25 R&R*

*R&R – Research and Reflection Credit: (1) additional clock hour  may be added to Saturday workshops during the lunch hour for $5.

Add $5 at door if not pre-registered.

Number to register:
Number to register w/R+R

PAST TRAINING DATES:

January 18, 2025

New Ways to Guide Children

Start the year learning helpful ways to guide children with ideas on schemas of learning, self- regulation skills, and expressing emotions.

 

10am-3pm 

4 clock hours (746.1309 b2)

$20/25 R&R*

*R&R – Research and Reflection Credit: (1) additional clock hour  may be added to Saturday workshops during the lunch hour for $5.

Add $5 at door if not pre-registered.