Adobe Enables Teachers Nationwide to Deliver Technology Software Education to Students.

Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2003

State of Texas Joins Growing List of Teacher Training Programs

Nationwide Using Breadth of Adobe Products to "Leave no Child Behind"

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE), the leader in network publishing, today announced that it has been selected to provide software for the Technology Applications Certification Program (TACP), a K-12 teacher training initiative dedicated to advancing technology in Texas classrooms. Supporting a statewide mandate, the full scope of Adobe products will serve as the foundation for improving the technology aptitude of 1,200 Texas educators developing high-tech curricula for students. The State of Texas joins school districts and programs nationwide that are implementing Adobe software in the classroom to close the digital divide.

According to the National School Board Foundation, teachers at 90 percent of the nation's largest school districts lack technology training in the classroom. Responding to this need, the state of Texas developed the TCAP with a $2.2 million grant, giving teachers in low-income communities software instruction to incorporate technology courses into their curriculum. As part of the two-year certification program, teachers will learn Adobe's print and Web publishing and graphics products, allowing them to teach Web, desktop publishing, video, graphics, and animation courses. The program, ensuring that every Texas school district has technologically savvy teachers, is being facilitated through the Texas Center for Educational Technology (TCET) and the University of North Texas.

"This program represents a commitment to excellence in public education for Texas' students and educators and enables teachers to feel more comfortable with incorporating technology into their teaching methods and curriculum," says Jim Poirot, executive director for TCET at the

University of North Texas. "With the support of Adobe's integrated set of design and authoring tools, we're providing an outstanding opportunity for teachers and students to collaborate on creative ways to enhance the teaching and learning process."

Throughout the nation, teacher training programs have adopted Adobe software to deliver technology education in the classroom. In addition to TACP, a similar program in New Mexico, facilitated through New Mexico State University, is teaching K-12 teachers how to integrate Adobe Web and publishing software in their classrooms. The University of Oregon is implementing Adobe(R) GoLive(R) in their elementary teacher credential program, allowing students at a young age to easily learn Website design. In Georgia, K-12 teachers are learning GoLive for instruction in their Website design classes. The state of Washington's Bellevue School District enables all of their schools use of Adobe (R)Photoshop Elements(R) to spur student creativity and enable them to learn more proactively.

"By empowering educators, students and administrators with the latest software and instructional tools available, Adobe's education program takes learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom," said Melissa Dyrdahl, senior vice president of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Adobe. "Adobe is dedicated to delivering best-in-class products that can improve education in schools and be easily replicated by educators throughout the country."

Adobe in Education

Supporting education initiatives across the country, Adobe enables a new way of teaching and learning by providing digital creation, communication and collaboration tools for classroom and campus-wide use. By offering industry leading products at accessible prices, free online curriculum and training for educators ensuring teachers and students have access to the latest technology they need to teach and learn, Adobe continues to care and support the education market. For more information please visit: http://www.adobe.com/education.

About Adobe Systems Incorporated

Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems Incorporated (www.adobe.com), the leader in network publishing, offers a comprehensive line of software for enterprise and creative professional customers. Its products enable customers to create, manage and deliver visually rich, compelling and reliable content. Based in San Jose, Calif., Adobe is one of the world's largest software companies.

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