LAC 28:LXXXI.3301. Technology Student Association, Inc., and Technology Student Association Statements

A. Technology Student Association, Inc., Statement. The mission of the Technology Student Association, Inc., is the provide leadership and support to Technology Student Association (TSA) through educational programs and services. B. Technology Student Association Statement 1. The mission of the TSA is to prepare our membership for the challenges of a dynamic world by promoting technological literacy, leadership, and problem solving, resulting in personal growth opportunities. In order to help our members achieve that goal, TSA offers recognition in both technology and leadership areas. We believe that by just participating in a carefully designed competition, a student becomes a winner. He or she learns how to compete by striving to be the best. Many teachers find that TSA curricular events provide yet another motivational tool. 2. These diverse events, which are offered at different grade levels, are designed and revised every two years by a standing Curricular Resources Committee. It is comprised of technology educators who have had hands-on classroom experience. The Curricular Resources Guide, the final product, is the result of the work of the committee, its competition coordinators (also teachers), and proposals of hundreds of TSA state and chapter advisors. Those suggestions make TSA competitions as current and dynamic as they are. National competitions and awards ceremonies are held at the annual National TSA Conference in June. 3. The Curricular Resources Guide presents competition categories, evaluation standards, requirements, eligibility, and procedures that apply to National TSA competition. Many states choose to adopt the same guidelines for state competitions for consistency. Many school districts use TSA guidelines for curricular activities in the classroom. The latest revised edition includes "TSA's Awards and Recognition Programs." Both are important editions that have further improved the TSA program.