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TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT (TCA)

RELATED LINKS

-TEP HANDBOOK (pdf)
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-TEP Application (pdf)
-TEP Calendar
-Background Investigation
-Illinois Certification Testing System
-Technology Competency Assessment
-Appeals/Forms
-TEP FRAMEWORK
-Illinois Professional Teaching Standards
-Core Language Arts Standards for all  Teachers
-Technology Standards for all Teachers
-Candidate Dispositions
-Illinois Learning Standards
-Task Stream
-Portfolio

This assessment should not be taken lightly. Successful completion of the Technology Competency Assessment is a requirement for entrance into the Teacher Education Program at Western Illinois University.

Additional information, study guides, etc. can be found on the TCA website.