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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.