Technology Applications
This technology applications web page provides clarification, guidance, and support to technology applications stakeholders, including districts, schools, parents, educators, and students, for the development and implementation of the K–8 technology applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Announcement
- Technology Applications TEKS Implementation:
The implementation year for the 2022-adopted technology applications TEKS is 2024–2025.
- Technology Applications Newsletter:
Visit the following link and select “technology applications” under the academics section to
Technology Applications TEKS
In 2022, the State Board of Education gave final approval to revised TEKS for technology applications which are scheduled to be implemented beginning with the 2024–2025 school year.
Elementary School (Implementation School Year 2024–2025):
Middle School (Implementation School Year 2024–2025):
Technology Applications Grades 6–8 Side-by-Side Document
The following document was created to demonstrate a side-by-side comparison of the 2012 technology applications TEKS and the 2022 technology applications TEKS for grades 6–8.
Technology Applications Vertical Alignment Documents
The following documents show the vertical alignment of the revised TEKS for technology applications.
- Technology Applications Vertical Alignment - Organized by Strand
- Technology Applications Vertical Alignment - Organized by Substrand
Previous Technology Applications Presentations
The following presentations provide additional guidance and support regarding the revised TEKS for technology applications:
- March 2024 Technology Applications Engagement Session
- Understanding the Updates in the Revised Technology Applications TEKS (Adopted 2022)
Additional Technology Applications Resources
- Technology Applications Frequently Asked Questions(Updated August2024)
In accordance with Proclamation 2024, a review of instructional materials related to technology applications is currently in progress.The preliminary results of this subject-area review can be found on the Proclamation 2024 Pre-Adoption Samples webpage on theInstructional Materials Divisionpage.
The following resource provides a list of approved teacher certifications for instructors of technology applications.
Other TEA Web Pages Related to Technology Applications
- College, Career, and Military Prep
- Early Childhood Education
- Graduation Information
- Learning Support and Programs
- Special Populations
- Student Assessment
- Technology Applications Guidelines for Prekindergarten(updated 2022)
- Texas STEM Education Toolkit
External Technology Applications Resources
- (outside source)
Curriculum Standards and Student Support
(512) 463-9581
For questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the .
Please from the Technology applications team.
Enrichment Team
Deb Dorman
Enrichment Director
Weston Scholten
Enrichment Specialist
Barney Fudge
Health and Physical Education Specialist