Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance - TECTA

07/31/2025

Join us for the fourth and final session of the 17th Annual TECTA Summer Research Institute, "Building Connections with Families through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)” presented by Ashley Jasinski and Stacey Broyles.

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06/20/2025

Register now for the third session of the 17th Annual TECTA Summer Research Institute, "Unlocking Potential: Using the Pyramid Model to Support Children with ADHD and Autism" presented by Mandy McDermott.

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06/07/2025

Register now for the second session of the 17th Annual TECTA Summer Research Institute, "Find Calm in the Chaos” presented by Alexandria Boddie.

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06/05/2025

Today is the day! So many of you have registered for Webinar #1 of the TECTA Summer Research Institute. Please check your inbox for an updated link to access today's meeting.

If you have not registered, you have about 1 hour left before registration ends.

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05/31/2025

Register now for the first session of the 17th Annual TECTA Summer Research Institute, “Building Strong Foundations: Supporting the Social Development of Infants and Toddlers” presented by Mandy Royston.

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05/22/2025

Register now for the 17th Annual TECTA Summer Research Institute Webinar Series: Connecting through Care: Enhancing Well-Being and Relationships in Early Childhood Education. Don’t miss these four powerful sessions designed to support you and the young children you serve! Sign up today at https://tecta.eventbrite.com.

12/19/2024

Congratulations to Caitlin Williams, our TECTA Continuing Education Coordinator, for earning the Infant Mental Health Endorsement from AIMHiTN! 👏 Her dedication to her own professional development inspires us all as we continue to create and support lifetime learning opportunities for early educators and child care professionals. 💜

Please help us congratulate the professionals in Tennessee who have recently achieved IMH and ECMH Endorsement! We admire all the hard work and dedication you show Tennessee's little ones and their families. 🥳

See any familiar names on these lists?? Be sure to tag and congratulate anyone you might recognize!

11/22/2024

This , we’re shining a spotlight on two incredible individuals who are making a difference in early childhood education: Ciera, one of our dedicated apprentices, and Lisa Maddox-Vinson, a passionate apprenticeship coach with a heart for mentoring the next generation of early childhood professionals.

Ciera has been thriving in her apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience while building the skills needed to provide high-quality care and education for young children.

Are you ready to start your journey in early childhood education? Our apprenticeship program might be the perfect opportunity for you! Contact TECTA at [email protected] to learn how you can become an apprentice and join a program that’s shaping the future of child care in Tennessee.

Let’s celebrate apprenticeships and the incredible people behind them! 🎉

07/16/2024

Caitlin Williams, Statewide TECTA Coordinator and Kelly Maupin, DSCC TECTA Director, are presenting at and attending the Tennessee College, Career, and Technical Education Institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They are promoting the use of funding and support for Early Post-Secondary Opportunities through TECTA for high school students seeking a future career working with children.

06/11/2024

Congratulations to Ciera Goulsby, our TECTA Apprentice who recently completed TECTA Orientation training. Apprentices work in licensed child care programs and receive free training and tuition support from TECTA. Contact us at [email protected] to learn about apprenticeship opportunities in your area.

01/26/2024

TECTA is currently hiring qualified applicants to join our Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program. Apprentices will receive on the job training, mentorship and coaching, and tuition support for higher education with pay starting at $15 per hour.

Visit indeed.com to apply!

If you live in the Memphis area, apply here: http://tinyurl.com/4heys67h

If you live in the Nashville area, apply here: http://tinyurl.com/5fsbfced

If you live in the Knoxville area, apply here: http://tinyurl.com/54ewjedm

To learn more, contact Caitlin Williams, TECTA Continuing Education Coordinator, at [email protected].

12/07/2023

The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) is a “statewide system” that offers new and established child care professionals “affordable professi...