Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)

Elizabeth Wilson, Director

TECTA offers professional development and support to teachers working with children ages birth to 12 years old. Any provider who works with children in licensed and regulated programs in Tennessee is eligible for the majority of TECTA services.

TECTA programs:

• Orientation
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) support
• Administrator Credential support
• Accreditation Assistance
• Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TN–ELDS) training

TECTA can be contacted by email, tecta@southwest.tn.edu, or by regular mail at:

TECTA Vision Statement

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.

All Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) services are made possible through funding provided by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Tennessee State University, Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences.

Last updated: February 28, 2013