Texas 2006 CSTA Certification Survey Responses
| Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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| 1. Does your state grant a Computer Science Endorsement for K-12 teaching in this area? | Yes | for grades 8-12 |
| 2a. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the high school level? | Yes | |
| 2b. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the middle school level? | Yes | |
| 2c. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the elementary school level? | No | |
| 2d. Do have you a K-12 Level - Single Certification (Covers all Grades)? | No | |
| 3a. What courses would a teacher with an endorsement in computer science be able teach at the high school level? | Programming | |
| 3b. What courses would a teacher with an endorsement in computer science be able teach at the middle school level? | | only the Computer Science I high school course |
| 3c. What courses would a teacher with an endorsement in computer science be able teach at the elementary school level? | | |
| 4a. Is there another endorsement/certification that would qualify a teacher in your state to teach K-12 computer science classes at the high school level? | | Technology Applications Certificates (K-12 and 8-12) qualify teachers to teach these high school courses: Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics/Animation, Multimedia, WebMastering, Video Technology, Independent Study in Technology Applications |
| 4b. Is there another endorsement/certification that would qualify a teacher in your state to teach K-12 computer science classes at the middle school level? | | Technology Applications Certificate (K-12) qualifies teachers to teach Technology Applications at the middle school (technology literacy and integration across curriculum ¤ this includes problem solving) |
| 4c. Is there another endorsement/certification that would qualify a teacher in your state to teach K-12 computer science classes at the elementary school level? | | Technology Applications Certificate (K-12) qualifies teachers to teach Technology Applications at grades K-5 (technology literacy and integration across curriculum ¤ this includes problem solving) |
| 5. What is the term of validity of the required computer science endorsement? | 5-10 years | |
| 6. What standards are being currently used for the preparation of teachers in computer science? | Computer Science (Grades 8-12) Educator Standards: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/standards/8-12compsci.pdf These are the Computer Science Student Standards: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac.ch126.html#s12621 | |
| 7. Please provide below, if any, a web link to access the standards and any information regarding the computer science endorsement requirements in your state. | http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/stnadards/8-12compsci.pdf http://www.texes.nesinc.com/prepmanuals/PDFs/TExES_fld141_prepmanual.pdf | |
| 8a. Under what circumstances, if any, may a teacher teach Computer Science courses without the required endorsement? | | |
| 8b. Is there a wavier to allow a teacher to teach Comuter Science courses without the required endorsement? | | |
| 8c. Can a teacher without the required endorsement teach a certain percentage of classes out of field? | | |
| 8d. Can a teacher without the required endorsement teach Computer Science courses if s/he has work experience in industry? | | |
| 12. Do you require ongoing Professional Development for teachers teaching in this area? | Yes | |
| 13. On a scale from 1 (not at all) to 5 (fully met), to what extent do you think the professional needs of computer science teachers in your state are met? | 4 | |
| 14. On a scale from 1 (not prepared) to 5 (fully prepared) how well do you think computer science teachers in your state are prepared? | 4 | |
| 15a. How important do you feel that computer science is for high school students in your state? | Very important | |
| 15b. How important do you feel that computer science is for middle school students in your state? | Very important | |
| 15c. How important do you feel that computer science is for elementary school students in your state? | Very important | |