Getting started with TECPDS
- Helene.Dendor
- Tracy Anne Jones
Anyone who works with children birth to age 8 can register for an account with the Texas Workforce Registry, regardless of their role or the sector in which they work. A TECPDS account can help you keep track of your professional development through creating and updating your professional development profile, view your professional development report, and link to your center/facility of employment.
These guides will provide step-by-step information for taking your first steps as you start using TECPDS.
Getting Started
How to Create a TECPDS Account: This guide will help you set up your free TECPDS account.
How to Login to TECPDS: Once you have created an account on TECPDS, follow these steps to login.
TECPDS Start Guide: Use this guide to learn where to find all the tools and resources on the platform.
Complete Your TECPDS Profile
Once you have created a free TECPDS account, the following How-To Guides will provide all the steps needed to complete your professional account in TECPDS.
How to Add Work Experience: Learn how to enter your early childhood work experience in TECPDS.
How to Add Education and Credentials on TECPDS: Learn how to add your education documents and any other credentials that you may have earned throughout your career.
How to Add Training and Conference Sessions: Learn how to upload training and conference certificates and documents into your account.
How Can Trainers Add Certificates to My Account: Learn how you can grant permission for trainers or your director to upload certificates into your TECPDS account on your behalf.
How to Add Miscellaneous Documents: Learn how to add miscellaneous documents to your TECPDS account.
Connect to Your Center
This step is required for Texas Rising Star staff, but highly recommended for all center directors and classroom staff.