Mission:

The mission of the LHRIC is to provide regional leadership and to collaborate with school districts and communities to meet thei r educational challenges by delivering cost-effective, high quality technology services.

Vision:

1. We believe the future of the LHRIC is dependent on our ability to empower our districts to participate in the life of the consortium and guide its development.

2. We believe that using our educational sensibilities to guide us has the potential to transform education and differentiate us from our corporate competitors.

3. We believe that by adopting simplicity as a core value, we will transform our solutions and interactions with our districts, resulting in increased trust.

4. We believe that by listening to our districts more carefully, we can match solutions to their needs, as well as, act on their behalf to bring innovative technologies and trends to their attention.

5. We believe that by learning to speak and write about the value we produce more simply and clearly, we will solidify our partnership with districts. We believe that by helping our Directors of Technology to do the same, we create an environment where they are more successful in acquiring resources and providing opportunities for students.

Overview:

The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC) is a nonprofit consortium providing educational and administrative technology services to 62 school districts in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. It is one of 12 Regional Information Centers in New York that are part of the BOCES system. 

The LHRIC operates with an annual budget of more than $30 million and employs more than 175 information technology professionals. It provides a comprehensive menu of services, including technical services and support, Internet access, regional Internet filtering, test scoring, data warehousing, financial and student information systems, staff development, planning, project management, systems integration, and research and development.

Always on the cutting edge, the LHRIC is primarily focused on assisting districts in transforming teaching and learning through the use of technology.  The LHRIC distinguishes itself from other service providers by its commitment to instructional services that are mobilized to have regional impact for students and teachers.  The LHRIC coordinates closely with districts to develop services that expand the boundaries of traditional classrooms, and provides high quality, professional growth opportunities for all district personnel.