Fall 2010 Orientation Schedule

 Administrator Orientation

  • Montgomery County
  • August 14, 28, September 11, 25, October 9
  • Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Center-Based Orientation

  • Montgomery County
  • August 12, 14, 17, 24, 26, 31, September 2, 7, 9
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Center-Based Orientation

  • Dickson County
  • September 16, 23, 25, October 7, 14, 16, 21, 28
  • Thursdays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Center-Based Orientation

  • Montgomery County
  • November 2, 9, 13, 16, 23, 30, December 4, 7
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Infant/Toddler Orientation

  • Montgomery County
  • November 2, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 30, December 7
  • Tuesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Locations & dates subject to change. Please check often for specific meeting dates and times.

 

Orientation Descriptions:

  • Family Child Care Orientation is designed for Early Childhood Professionals working with children in a family or group home.
  • Infant/Toddler Orientation is designed for Early Childhood Professionals working with children ages birth to two years in child care centers.
  • Center-Based Orientation is designed for Early Childhood Professionals working with children ages three to five in child care centers.
  • Administrator Orientation is designed for Directors, Assistant Directors, Owners, Program Coordinators and other Administrative Staff.
  • School Age Orientation is designed for Early Childhood Professionals working with school-age children in child care centers.

Additional Information:

  • There is no charge for TECTA Orientation training.  Orientation is provided through a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
  • You must attend all classes (30 hours) to receive a TECTA Certificate.
  • Spaces are limited and enrollment is on a "First-Come" basis.  Occasionally, door prizes drawn in class and every student who has perfect attendance will receive a special prize.
  • For optimal learning, it is recommended that students enroll in the orientation most specific to the age-group served.
  • Limited to 3 participants per orientation per center.
  • You must mail, fax, or e-mail the Orientation Enrollment Request Form for each participant.  A confirmation postcard will be sent via mail or email to each enrolled participant.
  • Questions??  Contact the TECTA Office at (931) 221-7585, Office Fax line  (931) 221-6453.

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