Support Technology & Engineering Education For All NYS Students.
The New York State Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NYSTEEA) recommends the following policy actions to better prepare students in New York State for college and career readiness.
1. Preserve the current Technology Education New York State middle school mandate.
2. Adopt a commencement (9-12) level unit of credit requirement or substitution option for Technology Education.
3. Increase the number of certified Technology Education teachers through incentives such as college tuition grants for students pursuing Technology Education teaching certification.
4. Establish an institutional commitment by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to the "Engineering by Design©" pre-K-12 curricula and related professional development consortium requirements.
5. Adopt the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association's (ITEEA) Standards for Technological Literacy- a "common core" for Technology Education.
6. Re-authorize the N.Y.S. "Engineers of the Future" grant/law and the "Excelsior Scholars" grant/law to support statewide professional development for Technology Education.
7. Adopt the national Assessment of Educational Performance (NAEP) assessment for Technology and Engineering Literacy (planned for national implementation by 2014).
8. Establish a realistic and valid STEM Pathway that includes Technology and Engineering Education.
Updates
January 3, 2015
The New York State Education Department has acknowledged receipt of our formal proposal regarding the technology and engineering curriculum mandates. I am currently coordinating with NYSTEEA leadership to prepare the technical documentation required for our upcoming testimony before the Board of Regents.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2013
63 Comments
Having the students spend more time in math class will not result in better scores. Some students need the hands on application to understand the concepts taught in math.
I just had a student in my room for CSE testing. He really struggles with math and reading but has over a 90 average in his metals class and truly excels at it!
The middle school mandate for technology education should be kept in place. As state ed talks about college AND CAREER ready Technology education is one of the few avenues left for that career piece. Taking that away would be a diservice for the children of NYS
Middle School Technology is the most hands class students have. It is the class that applies Math and Science skills. It is the glue of STEM. Students often say they learn the most and find Technology to be one of the most enjoyable courses.
Technology Education teaches students to apply the design process / problems solving process to real world problems. Technology Education courses also help develop the engineers and skilled trade workers of tomorrow.
all our kids deserve and need more than ever a strong "hands on"technology education. this should be required for all students, not just the few that have shown an interest. maid available to all. my kids have had much difficulty in scheduling these courses being told : not available, or to many slots are taken etc.. enough is enough! fund it and make it mandatory for all schools to at least provide availability for all students to have access. thank you.
We said they shouldn't go completely with technology, forgetting those kids who are not academically inclined but are great with their hands and minds!
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Support Technology & Engineering Education For All NYS Students.
The New York State Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NYSTEEA) recommends the following policy actions to better prepare students in New York State for college and career readiness.
1. Preserve the current Technology Education New York State middle school mandate.
2. Adopt a commencement (9-12) level unit of credit requirement or substitution option for Technology Education.
3. Increase the number of certified Technology Education teachers through incentives such as college tuition grants for students pursuing Technology Education teaching certification.
4. Establish an institutional commitment by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to the "Engineering by Design©" pre-K-12 curricula and related professional development consortium requirements.
5. Adopt the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association's (ITEEA) Standards for Technological Literacy- a "common core" for Technology Education.
6. Re-authorize the N.Y.S. "Engineers of the Future" grant/law and the "Excelsior Scholars" grant/law to support statewide professional development for Technology Education.
7. Adopt the national Assessment of Educational Performance (NAEP) assessment for Technology and Engineering Literacy (planned for national implementation by 2014).
8. Establish a realistic and valid STEM Pathway that includes Technology and Engineering Education.
Updates
January 3, 2015
The New York State Education Department has acknowledged receipt of our formal proposal regarding the technology and engineering curriculum mandates. I am currently coordinating with NYSTEEA leadership to prepare the technical documentation required for our upcoming testimony before the Board of Regents.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2013
63 Comments
With all of the Engineering mandates in the Next Gen Science Standards, it is imperative that we have certified, experienced Technology and Engineering teachers in every school.
Having the students spend more time in math class will not result in better scores. Some students need the hands on application to understand the concepts taught in math.
I just had a student in my room for CSE testing. He really struggles with math and reading but has over a 90 average in his metals class and truly excels at it!
The middle school mandate for technology education should be kept in place. As state ed talks about college AND CAREER ready Technology education is one of the few avenues left for that career piece. Taking that away would be a diservice for the children of NYS
Middle School Technology is the most hands class students have. It is the class that applies Math and Science skills. It is the glue of STEM. Students often say they learn the most and find Technology to be one of the most enjoyable courses.
Technology Education teaches students to apply the design process / problems solving process to real world problems. Technology Education courses also help develop the engineers and skilled trade workers of tomorrow.
all our kids deserve and need more than ever a strong "hands on"technology education. this should be required for all students, not just the few that have shown an interest. maid available to all. my kids have had much difficulty in scheduling these courses being told : not available, or to many slots are taken etc.. enough is enough! fund it and make it mandatory for all schools to at least provide availability for all students to have access. thank you.
We said they shouldn't go completely with technology, forgetting those kids who are not academically inclined but are great with their hands and minds!
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With all of the Engineering mandates in the Next Gen Science Standards, it is imperative that we have certified, experienced Technology and Engineering teachers in every school.