Professional development through higher education should be an essential component of your career growth and planning. As with your other life goals, it is recommended that you develop a personalized action plan to help you achieve your goals.
If you are new or returning to higher education, TECTA can help with tuition assistance and professional development planning.
Design Your Path through Higher Education with Support from TECTA
TECTA provides financial support for higher education, from earning a Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ to earning a doctorate in early childhood education. You can design your path of professional development while working full-time, part-time, or seasonally, and put the skills you learn to work in the classroom immediately.
The TECTA Career Lattice
The TECTA Career Lattice is our planning guide to help you create your personalized education pathway. Unlike a career “ladder” that describes a specific path for career advancement, a lattice represents flexible pathways for education and development in multiple directions and areas, representing the many different types of jobs available as you move vertically, horizontally, and laterally through a career in early childhood.
TECTA staff are available to discuss the training, education, and professional development opportunities that will help you accomplish your career goals. Contact your TECTA site for more information or to get started.