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Fall 2012 Orientation Schedule

ATTENTION:
Spring Orientation classes are COMPLETE. 

The Fall 2012 Orientation schedule will be posted after July 1, 2012.

 

SPRING 2012

Center-Based Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Montgomery County
  • February 6, 9, 20, 23, March 12, 15, 26, 29, April 9, 12, 2012
  • Weekdays: 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Family Child Care Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Montgomery County
  • January 21, February 4, 18, March 3, 24, 2012
  • Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

 Infant/Toddler Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Montgomery County
  • February 6, 9, 20, 23, March 12, 15, 26, 29, April 9, 12, 2012
  • Weekdays: 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

School-Age Orientation - COMPLETE

  • Montgomery County
  • January 21, February 4, 18, March 3, 17, 2012
  • Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 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 Spring 2012 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.