DUE TO COVID-19: We currently have reduced office hours and staff are working from remote locations. If you are unable to reach us in the office, please know that we are still here to assist you. We are returning phone messages regularly. If you need a faster response, please email our staff directly or send a message to tecta@apsu.edu and someone will get with you as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance
The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) is a state wide system established
to provide affordable professional development with academic degree credit possibilities
for Tennessee's early childhood education professionals. The TECTA system is funded
through and dependent upon annual grants from the Tennessee Department of Human Service
(DHS).
The TECTA system is based on the belief that all early childhood personnel need to acquire the professional knowledge and skills that will assist them in providing quality care and education for young children. Statewide Website