Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions concerning the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) program are listed below.
- When will TECTA mail out the Orientation schedule?
- How many times can I take an Orientation?
- How do I find a make up date for an Orientation module?
- What do I need to do to get a TECTA scholarship?
Q: When will TECTA mail out the Orientation schedule?
A: The schedules are mailed out the first week of July, the first week of December and the first week of May.
Q: How many times can I take an Orientation?
A: For TECTA you only need to take the Orientation once. You can only take the same type Orientation every 3 years. You can take different types of Orientations as often as you would like. However, we recommend you move on to college coursework once you have completed an Orientation.
Q: How do I find a make up date for an Orientation module?
A: Contact the TECTA office at 901-333-5541.
Q: What do I need to do to get a TECTA scholarship?
A: The eligibility requirements are: work in child care and have attended a TECTA Orientation. If you meet the eligibility requirements, register for course and complete the TECTA Financial Support Packet.