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Spring 2013 Orientation Schedule

Attention:
The TECTA staff soon will be creating the Orientation Schedule for the Fall of 2013.  The schedule will be posted online.  Please check back often for updates.


Spring 2013 Orientation Schedule

Family Child Care Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Dates:  January 12, 26, February 9, 23 & March 9, 2013
  • Time:  Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: APSU Campus, Claxton Building, Room 103
  • Instructor: Lisa Maddox-Vinson

Center-Based Orientation - IN PROGRESS

  • Dates:  April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 & May 2, 2013
  • Time:  Weekdays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • CHANGE OF LOCATION:  Class Location effective Thursday, April 11th, APSU Campus, Kimbrough Building, Room 112
  • Instructor: Lisa Maddox-Vinson

School-Age Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Dates:  January 29, 31, February 5, 7, 12, 14, March 5, 7, 19 & 21, 2013
  • Time:  Weekdays: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: APSU Campus, Sexton Building, Child Learning Center
  • Instructor: Lisa Maddox-Vinson

Online School-Age Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Dates: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, April 1 & 8, 2013
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Lin Venable
  • For more information, contact Lin Venable at (615) 277-1659 or Lvenable@tnstate.edu


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 Spring 2013 Orientation Enrollment Request Form for each participant.  A confirmation postcard will be sent via mail or email to each enrolled participant.
  • Confirmation of enrollment will be sent via email.       
  • Questions??  Contact the TECTA Office at (931) 221-7585, Office Fax line  (931) 221-6453.
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