Tri-Rivers Educational Computer Association
Technology support center for Ohio school districts
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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.
Tim Hilborn, CIO;
Scott Armstrong, CFO/Treasurer  | |
| 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.