Information Technology Career Cluster
Introduction
Programs of Study
Statewide Programs of Study
- Information Technology Support and Services
- Networking Systems
- Web Development
Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations.
Careers in the Military
Navigate the Careers in the Military website for related military occupations to this career cluster
Teacher Resources
Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.
- Scope and Sequence
- Lesson Plans
- Programs of Study
- Course Pages
- Computer Maintenance
- Computer Maintenance Lab
- Computer Programming I
- Computer Programming II
- Computer Technician Practicum
- Computer Technician Practicum/Extended Computer Technician Practicum
- Digital Media
- Networking
- Networking Lab
- Practicum in Information Technology
- Practicum in Information Technologies/Extended Practicum in Information Technologies
- Principles of Information Technology
- Web Technologies (Retired in 2020-2021)
Professional Associations
IT teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.
The following associations are related to careers in information technology:
- Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- Texas Technology and Engineering Educators
- American Society for Engineering Education
- Association for Women in Computing
- Computer Technology Industry Association (COMPTIA)
- Texas Computer Association (TCA)
- Texas Business and Technology Educators Association
Career Cluster News
Stay on top of current practices and news by attending conferences in the Information Technology field.
Here are a few upcoming events:
2018 TIVA Summer Professional Development Conference
July 16-20, 2018
Irving, TX
TWC Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:
Additional Resources
Additional resources related to careers in information technology:
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