TENNESSEE EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE

Founded in 1971, Tennessee Educational Cooperative (TEC) is a public nonprofit agency formed by local school systems in East Tennessee. The agency is governed by a board of directors including member school system directors, school board members, and county commissioners. Little TN Valley promotes collaboration among member school systems to develop needed educational services in the region. The cooperative provides a variety of services to member and non-member school systems in East Tennessee and throughout the state.

TEC’s Mission is to help all children reach their potential by partnering with parents, schools, and communities. 1.) To provide high quality, evidenced-based educational & special support services to school systems & local communities in Tennessee 2.) To support educators & related services providers through continuing education, training, & mentoring 3.) To promote excellence in education with emphasis on (a) achievement of student potential, (b) empowering families in the interest of their child's education, and (c) promoting community involvement in the education of its children & youth.