Have you updated your THSA Membership for 2012? Don't miss the benefits of attending the annual THSA conference, which will be held in San Antonio this year, as well as opportunities for win scholarships, and more.

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The Texas Early Learning Council has released two new Request for Proposals (RFP) to support their work in 2012. Consultant for Texas Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS): The Council is seeking a consultant to conduct research, engage stakeholders and draft QRIS recommendations. The consultant will also create an extensive strategic plan on the implementation of a new QRIS that will be shared and reviewed at multiple stakeholder meetings. Visit http://www.uthouston.edu/buy/bid-list.htm and click on RFP 744-1208 for more information, or contact Michael Ochoa. The application deadline is January 31, 2012.

Marketing Consultant for Statewide Public Awareness Campaign: The Council will engage a consultant with experience in strategic statewide marketing to develop a public awareness campaign on newly-developed Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines (ITELG). The campaign will be aimed at supporting parents and professionals in using the new guidelines. For more information on the RFP, visit http://www.uthouston.edu/buy/bid-list.htm and click on RFP 744-1209, or contact Laura Lander. The application deadline is February 9, 2012.

The Region VI Head Start Institute will be using artwork from Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant-Seasonal Head Start, and Indian Head Start programs for decorations, door prizes, gifts for presenters/exhibitors, and silent auctions. Please be sure to label on the back of the artwork: the child's first name, age, center name, agency, city, and state. Please mail it by March 1, 2012 to: Region VI Institute Artwork Committee c/o Arkansas Head Start Association1400 West Markham, Ste 406Little Rock, AR 72201.  

There will also be silent auction baskets to raise money for the Arkansas Head Start Association and the Region VI Head Start Association. Programs bring silent auction baskets with them to the institute. If your agency plans to bring a basket, please e-mail Deana Howell with the number of baskets to be brought.