Does a school district need an educational technology plan in order to receive Ed Tech funds?
Yes. An eligible district must have a new or updated long-range strategic educational technology plan that is consistent with the objectives of the statewide technology plan and that addresses the statutory local plan requirements. The district does not have to develop a new technology plan for the Ed Tech program but may use its current technology plan, modified as necessary to comply with the requirements of the Ed Tech legislation. 2. Question: What information needs to be contained in a school district’s application to the state for Ed Tech funds? Answer: A district that seeks Ed Tech funding must submit an application to the state that includes: • Strategies for improving academic achievement and teacher effectiveness; • A description of the district’s specific goals for using advanced technology to improve student academic achievement; • Steps to ensure that all students and teachers have increased access to technology; • Promotion of curricula and teaching strategies that integr
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