English: Gatchalian is the principal author and sponsor of the Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713), which revamped the TEC. The law strengthens the coordination between the DepEd, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Professional Regulation Commission. Other responsibilities of the TEC include the establishment of a teacher education roadmap and the setting of basic requirements for teacher education programs.
Filipino: Si Gatchalian ang pangunahing may akda at sponsor ng Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713) na nagpatatag sa TEC. Pinapaigting ng naturang batas ang ugnayan sa pagitan ng DepEd, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), at ang Professional Regulation Commission. Bahagi rin ng mga responsibilidad ng TEC ang pagbuo ng teacher education roadmap at pagtatalaga ng mga pamantayan para sa mga teacher education programs.