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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 Guide: September 101 Sessions Announced: The  provides educators across the state with a common understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for technology applications, including a deep dive into each student expectation, vertical alignment, and cross-curricular connections with foundation and enrichment content areas. For those who were not able to attend the August 2025 TEKS Guide 101 sessions, ӣƵ will host a repeat set of webinars to support educators in navigating the TEKS Guide and using the components effectively. Registration links are provided below by session focus area. Future engagement sessions will be announced through ӣƵ newsletters.  

    • Week of September 15-19, 2025: 
      • TEKS Guide 101 Grades K–2, September 17, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. (Central)  
      • TEKS Guide 101 Grades K–2 (Repeat Session), September 18, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 P.M. (Central)  
      • TEKS Guide 101 Grades 3–5, September 18, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 A.M. (Central)   
    • Week of September 22-26, 2025: 
      • TEKS Guide 101 Grades 3–5 (Repeat Session), September 22, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central)  
      • TEKS Guide 101 Grades 6–8, September 23, 2025 from 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (Central)  
      • TEKS Guide 101 Grades 6–8 (Repeat Session), September 24, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. (Central)   
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  • 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):

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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.

Previous Technology Applications Presentations

The following presentations provide additional guidance and support regarding the revised TEKS for technology applications:

Additional Technology Applications Resources

Technology Applications TEKS Guide

The Technology Applications TEKS Guide provides educators across the state with a common understanding of the technology applications standards, including a deep dive in each standard, vertical alignments, and cross-curricular connections with core and enrichment content areas.

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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 the Instructional Materials Division page.

The following resource provides a list of approved teacher certifications for instructors of technology applications.

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Contact Information

Curriculum Standards and Student Support

(512) 463-9581

For questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the .

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Enrichment Team

Deb Dorman
Enrichment Director

Weston Scholten
Enrichment Specialist

Barney Fudge
Health and Physical Education Specialist