Excellence in Early Childhood Education (E3)

E3 also known as the Excellence in Early Childhood Education is a federal grant from the Department of Human Health and Services in Washington,DC.  It is a five year collaboration between TAMIU, Webb County Headstart, and the Texas Migrant Council to ensure that 30 of their teachers receive a degree in Bilingual Early Childhood Education from the College of Education.

We are currently looking for applicants!.

Eligibility

Individuals Who Are Current Employees at Headstart or Texas Migrant Council

• Must receive degree in Bilingual Early Childhood Education
• Currently employed as a full-time employee at Headstart or TMC
• Have completed one (1) year of work experience
• Must meet admission criteria for the College of Education

  1. Overall 2.7 GP
  2. TASP: Reading 260, Math and Writing 240
• Must be availabe to enroll in six (6) hours per semester once admitted

Scholarship Provides:

• Tuition
• Advisement
• Counseling
• Bookstore Allowance

For more information please contact:

Valerie Tijerina, Associate Director

Office:  956.326.2692

E-mail:  vtijerina@tamiu.edu

Room:  KL-427B

PHOTO GALLERY

E3 students got a chance to meet with Dr. Harry Wong, author of "How to be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School" on May 25, 2006 at TAMIU.

From left to right:  Linda Garcia, Belinda Magana, Sanjuanita Ibarra, Rosa Gomez, center: Dr. Harry Wong, Maria Molina, Mrs. Rose Marie Wong, and Francisca Fernandez.

The E3 Advisory Council meet to discuss current issues.

From left to right:  Yolanda Alva (TAMIU), Rosario Garcia (TAMIU), Estela Salazar (Headstart),

Ana Huerta (Headstart), middle: Valerie Tijerina (TAMIU), Yolanda Rodriguez (TMC), Sandra Morales (TMC), Richard Perales (TMC), and Dr. Ramon Alaniz (TAMIU).