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TECTA is a statewide system established to provide affordable professional development with academic degree credit possibilities for Tennessee's early childhood education personnel. This project is funded by the Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences at Tennessee State University through a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Mission Statement

To expand opportunities for early childhood professionals through career development and higher education support. 

TECTA's Vision

To provide professional development that nurtures the growth of individuals in a community of learners through an articulated statewide higher education system, resulting in the highest quality early childhood experiences for all of Tennessee's children.

TECTA provides:

• Professional Training and Academic Support

  See our Orientation page for more info.
• CDA Credential

  Support for the CDA Credential including financial support and mentoring. 
• TECPAC

  Services and instruction to obtain the Tennessee Early Childhood Program Administrator Credential (TECPAC).
• ProSolutions Training

  Online training (TCCOTS) powered by ProSolutions Training
• Self-Assessment

  Professional Development Planning Coaching and Support. We would also like to provide you with a link to TECTA's Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). 
  
  
  
• Support

  TECTA also provides technical support for accreditation such as the state-wide Infant/Toddler Credential. 
• Infant/Toddler Credential

  As stated above, TECTA provides education for the Infant/Toddler Credential which is awarded to early childhood educators who demonstrate research-based learning, and portfolio development. The link to the Credential Application can be found here. The Tennesse Early Childhood Training alliance (TECTA) Infant/Toddler Credential Overview and Syllabus PDF can be found here, as well. 

To learn more about TECTA, please visit the state website at: www.tecta.info