Technology Education
The technology education program provides experiences that lead to the development of technologically literate people. At the elementary school level, students are introduced to technology and begin learning to use it in the classroom. At the middle school level, students considering a career in technology may explore the subject in several overview courses. At the high school level, students take courses to prepare them for technical or professional programs of higher education, such as STEM careers, engineering or architecture.
Consistent with their abilities, interests, and educational needs, students completing a technology education program will achieve the following goals:
- Comprehend the dynamics of technology, including its development, impact, and potential.
- Employ the technological processes of problem-solving, creating and designing.
- Analyze the behavior of technological systems and subsystems, including the tools, materials, processes, energy, time, information, and people involved in systems.
- Apply scientific principles, engineering concepts, and technological systems in the processes of technology.
- Discover and develop personal interests and abilities related to a wide variety of technology-oriented careers.
Course Revisions
The following courses were revised for implementation during the 2020-2021 school year. All curriculum frameworks are available through VERSO from the CTE Resource Center:
- Advanced Energy Transmission, Distribution, and Storage (New)
- Application of Engineered Systems (New)
- Energy and Power Foundations (New)
- Energy Demand Sustainability and Efficiency (New)
- Engineering Practicum IV (8453)
- Introduction to Energy Transmission, Distribution, and Storage (NEW)
- Manufacturing Systems I (8425, 8426)
- Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced (8427)
- Power and Transportation (8444, 8445)
- Power Generation Design and Function (New)
- Technology Assessment (8406, 8407)
- Technology Foundations (8402, 8403)
- Technology Transfer (8404, 8405)
Instructional Resources
- Technology Education Course Listing-This is a Word document.
- Essential Competency List for Technology Education
(Virginia's CTE Resource Center)
- Administrative Planning Guide for Technology Education
- Industry Credentialing
- Equipment Resource Guide - See Equipment for CTE Programs
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Virginia Association of the Technology Student Association (TSA)
Provides the application and integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts through co-curricular instruction, leadership development, competitive events and related programs. For more information, visit the CTSO web page

Additional Resources
- Licensure Regulations for School Personnel – Technology Education
- Leadership and Professional Development Regions-This is a Word document.
- Career Planning Guide
Outside Resources
- Manufacturing Skills Institute
- Project Lead the Way
- Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association (VTEEA)
- International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)
- Virginia Children's Engineering Council (VCEC)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE)