This project is funded through a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS).
109 North Germantown Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423)698-8528
https://www.tnccrr.org
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) provides free training and technical assistance to early childhood educators and child care professionals as well as resources for parents, employers, and the community that support high quality care and child development.
(615)277-1695
https://www.tecta.info
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) supports professionalism in the field of Early Childhood Education to meet the continuing education goals of early childhood educators and child care professionals. TECTA offers a variety of tuition and academic supports for students completing Early Childhood Career and Technical Education programs. TECTA and Tennessee State University also offer the Tennessee Early Childhood Program Administrator Credential (TECPAC), Tennessee Infant-Toddler Credential, specialized orientation courses, and a high school equivalency program.
The CCDF Partner Portal is a portal for trainers in the field of early childhood education and child development to receive recognition from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is committed to recognizing research/evidenced-based training and professional development that aligns with Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and other standards and practices.
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