• Tuition Request Form
• Scholarship Packet - New Student
• Scholarship Packet - Returning Student
• TECPAC Eligibility Application
• College Holiday Schedule
• /webfolders/DEAKINSWT/upcoming%2013%20Orientation%20SchedNEW.pdf
• /webfolders/DEAKINSWT/Adminorientregistration.pdf
• /webfolders/DEAKINSWT/CBITOrientationRequest.pdf

Announcements

• NOTE: a new upcoming and Summer '13 schedule has been posted for TECTA Orientations with classes in Blount Co as well as Anderson Co.
• We will be accepting appointments for Summer 2013 tuition support paperwork beginning March 1st for Pellissippi State students and April 1st for Roane State students. Please contact 865-481-2034 or email deakinswt@roanestate.edu to set up your appointment. You must bring your schedule of classes registered for in the summer and a recent paystub from your employer.
• Fall tuition support paperwork will begin July 1st for both Pellissippi State as well as Roane State.
• For more information on the CDA process, please attend one of our next two CDA Workgroups. Please email belitzef@roanestate.edu or call 865-481-2034 for the exact room number location and dates.
• For any additional information, please visit our new website at www.tecta.info

What is TECTA?

The primary goal of TECTA is to improve access for Tennessee child care providers to quality early childhood education by providing articulated certificate and degree preparation programs.

Quality early childhood education plays an important role in preparing children to enter school ready to learn. The key to quality programs is the preparation of personnel with whom young children spend a significant portion of their time. The Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) represents the first statewide early childhood training and professional recognition system in the nation administered by higher education to include orientation training through advanced degree programs.

The TECTA training is based upon the belief that early childhood education personnel need professional knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for young children. The primary goal is improving the quality of early childhood education by providing articulated preparation programs.

TECTA classes involve childcare providers, higher education, professional associations, state agencies, the business community and parents.

Course work is based upon national standards for preparation of professional early childhood personnel. The program provides articulation between post-secondary certificate and degree programs when students meet higher education admission requirements.

Who is eligible?

All Tennessee residents who are employed in a registered family or group home, or licensed childcare facility that is regulated by DHS in Tennessee are eligible to participate. (Students must live and work in the State of Tennessee to be eligible.)

TECTA is funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.  Management, training and technical assistance are provided by Tennessee State University. 

For more information on additional TECTA sites and resources, please visit our state website at:  www.tecta.info!