Orientation

Orientation is a 30 clock hour training program offered free to child care providers. There are five types of orientation classes including:
  • School Age (6yrs-14yrs)
  • Infant Toddler (birth-3yrs)
  • Family (caring for up to 15 children)
  • Center-Based (2 1/2yrs-5yrs)
  • Administrative

Spring 2012 Enrollment Request Form

Spring 2012 Orientation Announcement

Mail Out Letter About Orientation

Student Change of Information Form

Orientations are offered in various counties generally in the evenings and on Saturdays, and some day times. The schedule is mailed out two times per year to child care programs.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) recognizes TECTA orientations as a way to satisfy annual training hour requirements.

Participants must complete the 30 hours in order to receive a certificate.

Participants who have taken one type of TECTA orientation may take another type for DHS credit, if approved by DHS.

Contact us for more information on TECTA orientations.

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.