Bylaws

Texas Computer Education Association

ByLaws

ARTICLE II.  PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Section 1.  Purpose

        The purpose of this Association shall be:

1. To encourage an active interest in the use of computers and technology in elementary, secondary, and higher education throughout the state of Texas.
2. To provide an opportunity to keep abreast of trends in computer and technology education.
3. To provide and improve preservice and inservice training in Texas in the area of computer and technology education.
4. To provide professional cooperation and communication among educators toward the appropriate use of computers and technology.
5. To serve as a liaison among organizations and other interests involved in the use of the computer and technology as a tool in education.
6. To promote the active and appropriate use of computers and technology by elementary and secondary students.
7. To provide personal and professional services to members.

 Section 2.  Objectives

        The objectives of the Association shall be:

1. To encourage the formation and support of groups concerned with the uses of computers and technology in education.
2. To interact with state agencies to establish appropriate guidelines for computers and technology in education.
3. To promote equal opportunity for all students within Texas to enjoy the benefits and enrichment of computer and technology related instruction.
4. To encourage the establishment of guidelines for the use of computers and technology in educational administration and in the total school curriculum.
5. To develop standards of computer proficiency for teacher training and recommend certification standards for teachers.
6. To encourage the establishment of computer and technology specialists at all levels of education.
7. To encourage the implementation of effective mechanisms for sharing and disseminating information concerning computer and technology related instruction.
8. To promote sound development directions for computer and technology related education through program evaluation and research.