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Tennessee
Early Childhood Administrator Credential (TECPAC)
What is the Tennessee Early Childhood Program
Administrator Credential?
The Tennessee Early Childhood Program
Administrator Credential is the recognition awarded to early childhood
administrators who have demonstrated the specific competencies for
effective leadership and management through academics, experiences, and
portfolio assessment.
Why does Tennessee need a state issued
Administrator Credential?
State leadership at the Department of
Human Services acknowledges the well documented relationship between
overall administrative practices and quality outcomes for children and
families. The state credential provides another level of recognition as
part of the quality rating system.
Will the Administrator Credential help me
earn national accreditation?
Early childhood program administrators who
have earned a state issued administrator credential, have multiple years of
experience, and a minimum of an associate degree will be able to meet the
alternate pathway required for NAEYC accreditation standards.
How do
I get started?
Step 1
Complete
the Initial Application
TECPAC Initial
Application
Step 2
Work with TECTA staff in creating your
personal Professional Development Plan
Step 3
Apply to the Administrator Academy
through forms in your Professional Development Plan
Step 4
Attend the Academy and use tools for
personal and professional growth
Step 5
Obtain the Tennessee Early Childhood
Administrator Credential (TECPAC)
Resources
for the Academy
Links
Resources
Contact us
if you are interested in TECPAC.
Or go to http://www.tecta.info/TECPAC.htm for other information.
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