Region One ECI

08/08/2026

🌟 Region One ECI at the Workforce Solutions 🌟

Region One ECI is proud to be presenting today at the Workforce Child Care Symposium!

A special thank you to our wonderful presenters for sharing their knowledge and expertise with child care professionals! 💙👏

📚 Today’s Sessions:

🧠 Building Stronger Brain Foundations – Spanish
Gabriel Gonzalez & Dianira Negrete (8:30-10:30)

💡 Behavior Intervention in Day Care Centers – Spanish
Melissa Pena & Laura Cisneros (10:45-12:45)

🧩 Ages and Stages (ASQ): Detecting Possible Developmental Delays – Spanish
Denice Cavazos, Elizabeth Aguirre & Amy Gutierrez
(2:00-4:00)

We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with our early childhood community and provide information and resources that help strengthen the care and development of our youngest learners. EARLY IS BEST!

08/07/2026

💙Little Helping Hands Community Event - Raymondville 💙

What a wonderful opportunity to connect with families and community partners at the Little Helping Hands event hosted by Su Clinica !

A special thank you to Pilar and the amazing staff at Su Clinica for their warm welcome and dedication to serving the community.

Our child find team was happy to participate by sharing cleaning supplies, providing information about child development and Early Childhood Intervention services, and accepting referrals from families in the community.

It was also a pleasure meeting with Dr. Luis Del Torrre, Jr. and making new connections in Raymondville. We are grateful for opportunities like these that allow us to strengthen partnerships, connect families with resources, and work together to support young children and their families. 💙

08/07/2026

Thank You, Driscoll Children's Hospital RGV Pediatric Residency Program and Driscoll Children's Hospital -Edinburg ! 💙

The Region One ECI Child Find Team would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Driscoll Children's Hospital RGV Pediatric Residency Program for the opportunity to present on Feeding Development: Birth to Three Years of Age.

Thank you to the amazing residents and physicians who attended and engaged in thoughtful discussion. We appreciate your commitment to learning and to improving outcomes for young children and their families.

A very special thank you to Dr. Ayesha Mirza, and Dr. Jennifer Saenz for the invitation, collaboration, and partnership. We truly value the opportunity to work together to support early identification and intervention.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration to help children thrive from the very beginning!

08/06/2026

🎓 Transition Thursday 💙

Today we're celebrating Leilani as she graduates from Region One ECI!

We are so proud of how much Leilani has grown and all she has accomplished. It has been a joy to be part of her journey.

A special thank you to Leilani's family for choosing Region One ECI and allowing us to support your family. We are grateful for your trust and partnership.

Thank you to Leah and Tatiana for the care, dedication, and encouragement you gave throughout Leilani's time in ECI.

Congratulations, Leilani! We wish you and your family all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter. Keep shining! 🌟

08/06/2026

Today we celebrate our graduate, Luna 🎉🎂💖

Happy 3rd Birthday, Luna! 🎉🎂

Today we are celebrating two special milestones—Luna turning 3 and graduating from our program! It has been a joy watching her grow and make so much progress.

A big thank you to Luna's family and our staff, Lizette and Isela, for their support and teamwork every step of the way.

Congratulations, Luna! We are so proud of you and wish you all the best on your next adventure! 💜🌟

08/04/2026

What an amazing day with Ninos Head Start 💙

Region One ECI Child Find was honored to present two full sessions of "Building Bridges: Helping Students with Suspected Autism Thrive in an Early Head Start Classroom."

We were especially honored to have Ninos Head Start Board President, Ms. Mary F. Sosa, join us for the presentation.

Thank you for the warm welcome and the opportunity to share practical strategies for recognizing the early signs of autism, supporting children in the classroom, and connecting families with Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) resources.

A special thank you to Carmen Reyes, Disability Coordinator, for the invitation and the opportunity to partner with your team. We truly appreciate your support and collaboration.

Together, we are helping build brighter futures for children and their families. 💙

07/27/2026

💙 Milestone Monday: Myth vs. Fact 💙

There are many myths about developmental delays and Early Childhood Intervention (ECI). Don't let misinformation keep your child from getting the support they deserve.

✨ Early intervention doesn't label children—it empowers families and helps children build the skills they need to thrive.

If you're ever concerned about your child's development, trust your instincts. Early support can make a lifelong difference. If you are concerned, call us or speak to your child's pediatrician.

📞 Call Region One ECI at (956) 984-6131 to refer your child.

💬 What other myths about child development have you heard? Share them in the comments—we may feature them in a future Myth vs. Fact post!

07/24/2026

Please join us in celebrating our very own Celina Perez on this incredible and well-deserved appointment!
💜 "I am honored by the opportunity and committed to working hard to represent not only Region One ECI, but also the incredible children, families, and professionals we serve every day. I look forward to bringing the voice of Region One ECI and the Rio Grande Valley to the table." — Celina Perez
Congratulations, Celina! Your Region One ECI family is proud of you and excited to support you as you take on this new role. 👏💜

Senior Director for the Region One Education Service Center told ValleyCentral how honored she feels to represent the Rio Grande Valley on the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee.

07/23/2026

🌸✨ It's Transition Thursday! ✨🌸

Today, Region One ECI is thrilled to celebrate a very special milestone—Alailah has turned 3 years old and is graduating from our Early Childhood Intervention program! 🎉💖

Alailah, it has been a privilege to watch you grow, discover new abilities, and accomplish so many wonderful milestones. Your bright smile, determination, and unique personality have touched the hearts of everyone who has been part of your journey.

A heartfelt thank you to Alailah's amazing team—OT Sam, SLP Alondra, and EIS Lizette—for the compassion, encouragement, and expertise you shared every step of the way. Your dedication has helped lay a strong foundation for her future.

To Alailah's family, thank you for your trust, partnership, and unwavering commitment. Your love, encouragement, and involvement have been instrumental in her success. It has truly been an honor to walk alongside your family during this important chapter.

Alailah, as you begin this exciting new adventure, remember that your entire ECI family is cheering you on. Keep learning, keep exploring, and keep shining your beautiful light. We know your future is filled with endless possibilities! 💫

Congratulations, Alailah! We are so proud of you!

07/23/2026

🎓🎉 ECI Graduation Celebration! 🎉🎓

Congratulations to Savanna on graduating from the Region One ECI program! 🌟

Savanna has made wonderful progress and worked hard to achieve her communication goals. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and are excited to celebrate this important milestone as she prepares to turn 3 years old.

A heartfelt thank you to Savanna's family for allowing us to be part of your journey. It has truly been a joy working with you, and we wish Savanna continued success, confidence, and happiness in all the adventures ahead! 💙

A special thank you to Leah and Tatiana for their dedication, encouragement, and support throughout Savanna's ECI journey.

Congratulations, Savanna! Keep shining! 🎓