Technology Planning

About Technology Planning

The New York State Education department requires public school districts to develop an Instructional Technology Plan (ITP) in accordance with the Commissioner’s Regulations Part 100.12.

 LHRIC Technology PlanningNYSED's Office of Educational Design and Technology collects and reviews key information on district Instructional Technology Plans (ITPs) from school districts every three years.  The current plan cycle ends on June 30, 2026.  New ITPs must be developed to cover the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029,  and must be submitted to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) in the SEDDAS portal by June 30, 2026. 

The ITP survey is intended to serve as the framework for a district’s comprehensive technology plan—one that aligns closely with broader goals for improving teaching and learning using instructional technology. Districts are encouraged to build upon this framework in a more detailed local plan to share with their communities.  A comprehensive ITP plan accomplishes the following:

  • Develops a strategic vision and goals to support student achievement and engagement through the seamless integration of technology into teaching and learning.
  • Provides technology-enhanced, culturally- and linguistically responsive learning environments to support improved teaching and learning.
  • Increases equitable access to high-quality digital resources and standards-based, technology-rich learning experiences.
  • Provides access to relevant and rigorous professional development to ensure educators and leaders are proficient in the integration of learning technologies.

BOCES Regional Information Centers (RICs) will provide NYSED-trained plan reviewers who will work with districts on technology planning and review district-submitted survey responses. RICs will set earlier, interim survey submission deadlines to allow time for the RIC review and certification process. These interim deadlines will vary by region. RIC reviewers will forward surveys to NYSED for final review.  

 

Contact

For questions, clarification, or LHRIC consulting services, please contact:

Mary Lynn Collins-Callanan

 

Mary Lynn Collins-Callanan 
mcollins@lhric.org
(914) 922-3405

Important Dates

 

  • Plan coverage period is July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.
  • 2026-2029 Survey is available in the NYSED Application Business Portal.
  • Plans are due to LHRIC for review in the SEDDAS portal no later than April 15, 2026.
  • All plans must be approved by NYSED by June 30, 2026.

Changes / Additions

Following input from districts and BOCES/RIC staff, the survey has been updated to better align with current regulations and reduce redundancies. Key changes include:

    • Financial Planning: The technology goals section now requests estimated costs and funding sources over the three years of the plan cycle to support more integrated planning.
    • Device Access: Reporting on device access has been updated to better reflect levels by grade band and to align with BEDS data.
    • Virtual Learning: A new question has been added to better understand the landscape of full-time virtual instruction across the state.
    • Smart Schools (SSIP): The plan requirements related to Smart Schools Investment Plans have been streamlined with the addition of one new question and the removal of several others.
    • Innovative Programs: Section VII, which identifies innovative educational technology programs, is now a required component of the plan.

NYSED Office of Educational Design and Technology Resources

 

Helpful Tips

  • Prior plans are in the “outbox” in the SEDDAS technology plan section of the portal.
  • While access may be granted to other individual(s) for completing plan information, district superintendents are responsible for plan submissions in the portal.
  • The SED ITP Guidance document includes all sections and questions the district will be required to answer. Early review of this document by relevant parties will be helpful.
  • Some sections may require information from individuals other than the person completing the survey. Allow ample time for collecting this information.
  • Include as much stakeholder participation as possible as early as possible in the process (building level, district level, parent, students, other subgroups).
  • Build a draft plan outside of portal (Google Docs or MS Word) to ensure no data is lost.
  • Align plans to district strategic plan.
  • Reach out to peer groups or LHRIC for assistance if you are new to the process.
     

LHRIC Technology Plan Review Committee

 

  • Dr. Madalyn Romano
  • Mary Lynn Collins
  • Leslie Accardo

 

 

Common Errors to Avoid

Historically, district technology plans have been returned by the review committees or NYSED for a variety of reasons. Most of these are easily avoidable, see below:

  • The questions being asked aren’t answered completely or with enough detail.
  • Links provided from district website and/or district policy portals do not work outside of the district (public-facing) or do not work at all.
  • Final information isn’t proofread thoroughly, and information is lost when cutting and pasting from other documents into portal.