Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA)
Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule

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 MEETING DATES AND TIMES

Locations & dates subject to change

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.

·         No Charge for TECTA Orientation training.  Orientation is provided through a grant from the 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 to each enrolled participant.

·         Questions??  Contact the TECTA Office at (931) 221-7585, Office Fax line  (931) 221-6453.