Resource Links for Technology

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html
The Technology Applications TEKS (TA TEKS) sets high standards for the knowledge and skills that students should know. Districts must allow sufficient time and provide resources for teachers to teach and for students to learn the essential knowledge and skills in Technology Applications. This website provides additional information to learn more about the TA TEKS and includes a description of each TA strand.

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/
Required Texas curriculum for elementary and secondary grades;

http://www.sbec.state.tx.us

State Board of Education Certification Technology Application Standards require of all new teachers and recommended by TEA land SBEC for all Texas educators.

http://starchart.esc12.net/

Texas STaR chart (School Technology and Readiness Chart) published by TEA.

http://www.iste.org

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) provides major resources for educators who strive to integrate technology with teaching and learning.

http://www.tcea.org/

The Texas Computer Education Association supports educators in learning about technology and using it in the classroom

http://tpesc.esc12.net

The Technology Planning and E-Rate Support Center (TPESC) provides assistance and support to Texas public schools in meeting the requirements for participation in E-Rate and other requirements.

http://www.techappsnetwork.org/

The Technology Applications Teacher Network is a collaborative project between the twenty Texas Education Service Centers and TEA designed to provide Texas teachers with resources to implement the Technology Applications TEKS.

http://www.nclb.gov/start/facts/21centtech.html

No Child Left Behind Policy and Legislation.