National Technology Student Association “Learning To Live In A Technical World!”

National Technology Student Association

“Learning To Live In A Technical World!”

National TSA

Related Materials, 8/06

What is TSA?

National TSA, Related Materials

The Technology Student Association, known as TSA,is a national organization for middle school, and highschool students who are presently enrolled in or havecompleted a technology education program.

“Preparing students for the challenges of a dynamic

world by promoting technological literacy.”

“Preparing students for the challenges of a dynamic

world by promoting technological literacy.”

Why Join TSA?


TSA gives students the opportunity . . .

There is one primary benefit -OPPORTUNITY.

to experiment and to learn new skills to participate in community projects to work with leaders from industry and commerce to develop leadership skills to explore career alternatives to receive recognition through awards and contests to explore applications of technology in today’s world


National TSA assists in the growth and development of its state delegations by promoting and managing these items/activities:

curriculum-based programs a national conference a competitive events program the School Scene newsletter and other publications awards and recognition programs scholarship and achievement programs national officers program an internet web site assistance to state delegations and local chapters national service project

National TSA


National Competitive Events Middle School Program

Agriculture and Biotechnology Challenge

Career ChallengeChallenging Technology IssuesChapter TeamCommunication ChallengeComputer ApplicationsConstruction ChallengeCyberspace PursuitDigital Photography ChallengeDragster Design ChallengeElectrical ApplicationsEnvironmental ChallengeF1 in Schools (independent event)Flight ChallengeGraphic Design ChallengeInventions and Innovations

Leadership ChallengeManufacturing ChallengeMarine Design ChallengeMechanical ChallengeMedical Technology ChallengePrepared SpeechStructural ChallengeSystem Control TechnologyTechnical Design ChallengeTechnical Writing ChallengeTechnology Bowl ChallengeTechnology Problem SolvingTechnology Transfer ChallengeTransportation ChallengeTSA MultimediaVideo Challenge

National Competitive Events Middle School Program

These are State Contest ONLY

CreedDemonstration Speech

Safety Illustration

Additional contest at both state and national level:

Advisor of the YearStudent of the Year

State Conference Pictures




Publications and ServicesSchool SceneTSA’s official newsletter for middleand high school students. Publishedthree times per year.

Curricular Resources GuidesThe last word on rules and regulations forall of TSA’s competitive events. There areseparate, customized high school andmiddle school editions, each ofwhich is updated every two years.

The TSA Information DirectoryEverything and everyone you need toknow about for making the year a success,including names and addresses of helpfulresources within the organization.

Chapter Program KitAn indispensable CD-ROM that offers operational information for chapters, including suggested monthly activities, fund raising ideas, descriptions of officers position, etc.

Membership resourcesNational TSA has various items to support state delegations and local chapters, including brochures, a promotional video, flyers, posters, AV presentations, logo art, etc.

TSA Supply Service/Pitsco, IncThe source for a variety of items featuringthe TSA emblem, including mugs, pens andpromotional materials.

TSA Home PageGet complete background information and the latest news on the TSA home page. To stay informed about upcoming events and activities, advisors and students simply point their browsers to http://www.tsaweb.org/.

Elementary level resources The Great Technology Adventure guide and accompanying workbook provide fun, educational, technology-related activities that help integrate technology into the K-6 classroom.

TSA StoreShop for official TSA attire, as well as TSA casual wear, when you visit the TSA Store from theTSA homepage (http://www.tsaweb.org).


Membership Recognition

White Star Chapters are chapters thathelp a new TSA chapter start up. The mentor chapter members receive White Star lapel pins, and the chapter is recognized in the TSA Conference Program and the School Scene.

Sustaining Chapters are those thataffiliate continuously with TSA for fiveor more years. Sustaining chaptersreceive recognition on their affiliationcertificates and in School Scene.

The 30+ Membership Circle, forchapters using the individual program,includes chapters that have affiliated 30or more members. 30+ Circle chaptersare recognized in the School Scene.

The 300+ Membership Circle, forchapters using the Chapter AffiliationProgram (CAP), includes chapters thathave affiliated 300 or more members.300+ Circle chapters are recognized inthe School Scene.

The Principal Recognition program,available free to every chapter, helpskeep your principal informed of TSAactivities and accomplishments. Yourprincipal receives all regular TSAmailings, including School Scene. Alsosent are special certificates that may bepresented to principals in recognition ofsupport of local TSA chapters.

Cost of Membership

Every advisor chooses the affiliation type that best suits the chapter, either individual or CAP (Chapter Affiliation Program).

Individual membership is best for relatively small chapters or large chapters of dedicated students. Each member pays a $9 national membership fee (plus $5 state and $0 local dues) and receives all student mailings.

CAP membership is for large chapters interested in affiliating on a “flat fee” basis for an unlimited number of members. It is especially effective for chapters in which students rotate through a technology education class for a portion of the year. CAP chapters affiliate for a $350 national membership fee (plus applicable state and local dues) and receive forty copies of all student mailings.


National Conference

Exciting and beneficialto everyone involved, the

national TSA annual conferenceprovides worthwhile activities thatcontribute to the personal growthand development of TSA students.

COMPETITIVE

EVENTS

SOCIAL

ACTIVITIES

DELEGATE

ASSEMBLIES

LEADERSHIP

TRAINING

SESSIONS

SPECIAL

INTEREST

SESSIONS

BUSINESS

MEETINGS


National TSA Conference

Held each year in June, the National TSA conference givesa state delegation the opportunity to welcome the nationto its home. Past and future locations are as follows:

1979 Memphis, TN1980 Gatlinburg, TN1981 Tulsa, OK1982 Norfolk, VA1983 Houston, TX1984 Knoxville, TN1985 Orlando, FL1986 Wichita, KS1987 Baton Rouge, LA1988 Downington, PA1989 Winston-Salem, NC

1990 Corpus Christi, TX1991 Tulsa, OK1992 Richmond, VA1993 Nashville, TN1994 Orlando, FL1995 Chicago, IL1996 Louisville, KY

1997 Washington, D.C.1998 Pittsburgh, PA1999 Tulsa, OK2000 Atlanta, GA2001 Richmond,VA2002 Denver, CO2003 Orlando, FL2004 Nashville, TN2005 Chicago, IL2006 Dallas, TX2007 Nashville, TN2008 Orlando, FL


Local school chapters of TSA affiliate with their statedelegations every year. Each state delegation plans andsupports a calendar of activities that helps technologyteachers and students. These activities might includethe following:

state conferences for students and teachers state officer programs newsletters and publications competitive events, awards and recognition programs leadership and in-service workshops community service projects and fund raisers

TSA State Delegations


Chartered/Active State Delegations


Organizing a local chapter of TSA in a technologyeducation program at your school involves many factors.

an alert and vigorous membership an interested instructor/advisor a good working team of chapter officers the cooperation of the school administration

TSA in the School

The most important factors to success are theteamwork and interest of the members and theirdetermination to make their chapter a success.


Suggested Chapter Activities

Scholastic/Educational Activities explore topics in technology as part of a working group attend and compete in state and national conferences visit technology firms sponsor guest speakers, films, exhibits, etc. recognize outstanding faculty practice parliamentary procedure

Professional Leadership hold regular chapter meetings elect/serve as chapter officers produce chapter newsletter participate in official ceremonies arrange assembly programs

Civic and Community visit state government participate in community fund drives, safety campaigns, clean-up campaigns, etc. assist other school groups and work on school improvement projects

Social welcome new members plan cookouts, dances, hayrides, picnics, etc. sponsor athletic activities plan a talent night, skating party, scavenger hunt, etc.

State and NationalOpportunitiesAttend state/regional leadership conferenceParticipate in national conference (June)

State and NationalOpportunitiesAttend state/regional leadership conferenceParticipate in national conference (June)

Course Managementand Learning ActivitiesFollow class meeting proceduresEstablish committeesPromote safety rulesIntegrate TSA programs and activitiesPromote National Technology Education Week and National TSA DayPrepare for competitive eventsCoordinate service projectExplore career opportunities

Course Managementand Learning ActivitiesFollow class meeting proceduresEstablish committeesPromote safety rulesIntegrate TSA programs and activitiesPromote National Technology Education Week and National TSA DayPrepare for competitive eventsCoordinate service projectExplore career opportunities


Introducing TSAThrough Technology Education

Course InformationElect officersDetermine objectivesEstablish TSA purposes

Course InformationElect officersDetermine objectivesEstablish TSA purposes

LeadershipDevelopmentNewly-elected officersMay attend National TSA leadership conference (October)

LeadershipDevelopmentNewly-elected officersMay attend National TSA leadership conference (October)

First Days/Beginning Weeks During School Year Spring and SummerFirst Days/Beginning Weeks During School Year Spring and Summer


Integrating TSA Into theTechnology Education Program

TSATSANationalNationalContestsContests

TSATSAState ContestsState Contests

Local School ContestsLocal School Contests

Individual Class & Lab PeriodsIndividual Class & Lab Periods1st1st

PeriodPeriod2nd2nd

PeriodPeriod3rd3rd

PeriodPeriod4th4th

PeriodPeriod5th5th

PeriodPeriod

TSATSANationalNational

AssociationAssociation

TSATSAState AssociationsState Associations

Local School ChaptersLocal School Chapters

Technology Interest AreasTechnology Interest Areas

NOVEMBERNOVEMBER DECEMBERDECEMBER JANUARYJANUARY


Calendar of Activities

29 - Attend StateLeadershipConference

OrganizeManagement System

Conduct FirstChapter Meeting

Establish Committees

AUGUSTAUGUST SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER OCTOBEROCTOBER

Promote Safety andEfficiency with Tools

and Materials

Attend FallLeadership Rally

Promote Membershipand Involvement

Plan Activities

Train New Officers

Produce Product orService of Economic

Value

MarketManufactured

Products

Invite Speakers andArrange Tours of

Technology

MAYMAY JUNEJUNE JULYJULY


Prepare for RegionalContests on Campus

Explore Career andEducation Program

Opportunities

FEBRUARYFEBRUARY MARCHMARCH APRILAPRIL

Sponsor Open HouseDuring Science andTechnology Week

Register for StateConference and

Competition

National TSA Week

Coordinate School orCommunity Service

Project

Arrange Election ofOfficers for Next Year

Recognize Students forAchievements

Participate inNational Conference

Promote TechnologyEducation at Fairs

and Malls

Calendar of Activities


For additional information, please contact National TSA.

National TSA1914 Association DriveReston, VA 20191-1540

phone 703.860.9000fax 703.758.4852

http://www.tsaweb.org/

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National Technology Student Association “Learning To Live In A Technical World!”