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TECTA is the academic gateway to college course work. Beginning with the orientation class, you may achieve your professional and academic goals by following the TECTA path of your choosing. The following diagram shows the various paths that you may take to achieve your goals. Teacher Licensure CDA accreditation Orientation courses college classes BS advanced studies AS

See the Career Lattice for details on the various academic levels.

As you select your pathway, you may ask yourself the following questions:

  • What are my professional goals?
  • Can TECTA help me?
  • Do you need training?
  • Do you want your CDA?
  • Are you interested in earning an AS, Bachelor's or Master's degree?

Contact us for more information about the TECTA program and get started on the pathway to your goals!

Funds are provided on a first come/first served basis to all eligible applicants as funds allow.

Academic coursework in Early Childhood Education satisfies DHS training requirements.

Invitation to apply for funds is mailed in July and November to those who have successfully completed an orientation class.

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.