Background Information
A county office of education, school district, or direct-funded charter school must have an approved education technology plan in order to receive education technology funds administered by the California Department of Education (CDE). (Education Code Section 51871.5.) The current funding programs that require an approved technology plan include, but are not limited to, the federal E-rate program and the Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program.
Comprehensive Education Technology
Plan Requirements
Comprehensive Education Technology plans can be used to qualify for the E-rate or the Education Technology K-12 Voucher program.
E-rate - Education Technology
Plan Requirements
E-rate requires approved technology plans as a prerequisite for
receiving Internet access or internal connection discounts. A CDE-approved education technology plan can be used for E-rate application purposes.
Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program
Funding for this program resulted from a Settlement between California consumers and Microsoft Corporation in Microsoft Cases, J.C.C.P. No.4016, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Department 305.
Eligible schools may use vouchers to purchase hardware, software, technical support, and professional development. PublicK-12 school districts that have an approved technology plan may apply on behalf of their eligible schools.
Recommended Resources
California Technology
Assistance Project (CTAP)
Contact your CTAP technology plan coordinator for assistance in developing or revising your
technology plan.
CTAP Technology Plan Builder
This free tool will guide you in the development or revision of your technology plan. Guidance from your regional CTAP office is recommended to maximize the use of this tool.
Technology Plan Status
To check the technology plan status of a county, district, or direct-funded charter
school, select your county at the following site:
View Technology Plan
Status
For assistance in revising or creating a new technology plan,
contact your local CTAP technology plan coordinator.
