Tri-Rivers Educational Computer Association (TRECA) in an information technology center (ITC) serving the state of Ohio and founded in 1979.[1][2] It serves a consortium of local school districts across the state of Ohio, providing technology and educational support.[3][4] TRECA provides services in the areas of student information systems, state reporting, fiscal services, instructional services, professional development training and information technology support.
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| Industry | Education |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Marion, OH, US |
Key people | Mike Carder, CEO/Superintendent;
Tim Hilborn, CIO; Scott Armstrong, CFO/Treasurer |
| Website | treca |
TRECA also operates TRECA Digital Academy, an online public school for Ohio students in grades K-12 headquartered in Marion, Ohio.[5] Operated by TRECA, the school provides students in many school districts in Ohio with distance learning options.[6] The program serves nearly 3000 students[2] and is particularly targeted at students who are at-risk, ill, or home-schooled.[7][8] Students work from home on school-supplied computers; they correspond with teachers and send in assignments electronically. The Akron school district has the largest such program in Ohio.[9] Students who complete the program through 12th grade graduate with a regular high school diploma and even a cap-and-gown graduation ceremony.[10]
In 2018, TRECA Digital Academy began offering students an opportunity to learn workplace skills, earn college credit, and pursue industry credentials through a career technical education program called TRECA Tech.[11] The courses in the program currently include cybersecurity, marketing, computer and web programming, business and administrative services, interactive media, finance, accounting, and Cisco networking.
References
edit- ^ Learning and Leading with Technology. Vol. 29. International Society for Technology in Education. 2001. pp. 50–.
- ^ a b "About TRECA". TRECA website. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ Joshua Gunter, Plain Dealer. "Online schools serve students with a range of goals, officials say". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
- ^ "A collaboration in the cloud: Advancing K-12 technology innovation". eSchool News. 2014-06-13. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
- ^ Thomas Nixon (2007). Complete Guide to Online High Schools: Distance Learning Options for Teens & Adults. Degree Press. pp. 123–. ISBN 978-0-9764716-3-9.
- ^ David D. Williams; Mary Hricko (2006). Online Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation: Emerging Practices. Idea Group Inc (IGI). pp. 326–. ISBN 978-1-59140-749-2.
- ^ Joel Weiss; Robert S. Brown (13 June 2013). Telling Tales Over Time: Calendars, Clocks, and School Effectiveness. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 147–. ISBN 978-94-6209-263-1.
- ^ Cox, Phyllis (April 29, 2004). "Miamisburg may offer online classes". Dayton Daily News.
- ^ Warsmith, Stephanie (December 23, 2002). "Akron, Ohio, District's Virtual School Is Part of Growing National Trend". Knight-Ridder Business News. Archived from the original on November 20, 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Home was where the school was for online graduate". Dayton Daily News. June 3, 2006. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
- ^ "Career Technical Education". TRECA website. Retrieved 2020-02-11.