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Technology
Application Credit Now Applies to Cisco Academy!
Technology Applications Graduation
Credit
Changes have been approved by the
State Board of Education for the technology applications graduation
credit. They are for the Recommended HS Program and Distinguished
Achievement HS Program. The changes become effective next school
year. Here is the new language:
Text of Revised 19 TAC
Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements
Subchapter E. Graduation Requirements,
Beginning with School Year 2004-2005
§74.53. Recommended
High School Program.
(b) Core Courses. A student must
demonstrate proficiency in the following:
(10) Technology applications--one
credit, which may be satisfied by:
(A) the following courses in Chapter
126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
for Technology Applications): Computer Science I, Computer Science
II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia,
Video Technology, Web Mastering, or Independent Study in Technology
Applications, or state-approved technology applications innovative
courses;
(B) the following courses in Chapter
120 of this title (relating to the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills for Business Education): Business Computer Information Systems
I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
or Business Image Management and Multimedia;
(C) the following courses in Chapter
123 of this title (relating to the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills for Technology Education/Industrial Technology Education):
Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-based),
Communications Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based), or
Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology; or
(D) the completion
of three credits (for students participating in a coherent sequence
of career and technology courses or who are enrolled in a Tech Prep
high school plan of study) consisting of two or more state-approved
career and technology courses in Chapters 119-125 and 127 of this
title. Districts shall ensure that career and technology courses,
including innovative courses, in a coherent sequence used to meet
the technology applications credit are appropriate to collectively
teach the knowledge and skills found in any of the approved courses
listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph. Students
pursuing the technology applications option described in this subparagraph
must demonstrate proficiency in technology applications prior to
the beginning of grade eleven through credit by examination as described
in §74.24 of this title (relating to Credit by Examination).
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§74.54. Distinguished
Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program.
(b) Core Courses. A student must
demonstrate proficiency in the following:
(10) Technology applications--one
credit, which may be satisfied by:
(A) the following courses in Chapter
126 of this title (relating to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
for Technology Applications): Computer Science I, Computer Science
II, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia,
Video Technology, Web Mastering, or Independent Study in Technology
Applications, or state-approved technology applications innovative
courses;
(B) the following courses in Chapter
120 of this title (relating to the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills for Business Education): Business Computer Information Systems
I or II, Business Computer Programming, Telecommunications and Networking,
or Business Image Management and Multimedia;
(C) the following courses in Chapter
123 of this title (relating to the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills for Technology Education/Industrial Technology Education):
Computer Applications, Technology Systems (modular computer laboratory-based),
Communications Graphics (modular computer laboratory-based), or
Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology; or
(D) the completion of three
credits (for students participating in a coherent sequence of career
and technology courses or who are enrolled in a Tech Prep high school
plan of study) consisting of two or more state-approved career and
technology courses in Chapters 119-125 and 127 of this title. Districts
shall ensure that career and technology courses, including innovative
courses, in a coherent sequence used to meet the technology applications
credit are appropriate to collectively teach the knowledge and skills
found in any of the approved courses listed in subparagraphs (A),
(B), and (C) of this paragraph. Students pursuing the technology
applications option described in this subparagraph must demonstrate
proficiency in technology applications prior to the beginning of
grade eleven through credit by examination as described in §74.24
of this title (relating to Credit by Examination).
TEA Contacts
If you have additional questions
regarding this credit or the Technology Applications courses, please
contact Kathy Mihalik or Karen Kahan at (512) 463-9401. If you have
questions regarding the Career and Technology Education courses,
please contact Emmett Eary in Business Education and Karen Batchelor
or Mary Lorenz in Technology Education/Industrial Technology at
(512) 463-9311.
www.tea.state.tx.us/technology/ta
www.techappsnetwork.org
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