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National Technology Student Association
“Learning To Live In A Technical World!”
National TSA
Related Materials, 8/06
What is TSA?
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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?
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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
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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
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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
State Conference Pictures
State Conference Pictures
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Chartered/Active State Delegations
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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.
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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
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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
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Integrating TSA Into theTechnology Education Program
TSATSANationalNationalContestsContests
TSATSAState ContestsState Contests
Local School ContestsLocal School Contests
Individual Class & Lab PeriodsIndividual Class & Lab Periods1st1st
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TSATSANationalNational
AssociationAssociation
TSATSAState AssociationsState Associations
Local School ChaptersLocal School Chapters
Technology Interest AreasTechnology Interest Areas
NOVEMBERNOVEMBER DECEMBERDECEMBER JANUARYJANUARY
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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
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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
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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/