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2024 State EdTech Trends Report
The State EdTech Trends survey and report is the first attempt to track how state education agencies and policymakers are adapting to a digital world post-pandemic while also identifying state priorities relating to technology and education.
K-12 Cybersecurity Landscape Scan
The K-12 Cybersecurity Landscape Scan is the first release from SETDA’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Collaborative, and represents the pressing needs and priorities of state members as they work together to strengthen K-12 cybersecurity readiness.
Open Educational Resources – Policies and Practices
On June 30, we released our latest research brief, Open Educational Resources: State Policies and Practices, highlighting current state trends, legislation, and recommended best practices to support states in their adoption, development, and curation of OER. Download the research brief here.
How States Measure Digital Equity: Current and Proposed Benchmarks
From December 2020 through January 2021, SETDA and Dell Technologies designed and shared a survey to understand better the data that states have captured related to digital equity. Thirty-four (34) states and the territory of Guam responded. Questions on the survey focused on data collected during the 2020 – 21 school year by state education […]
The Role of States in Supporting Data Modernization and Interoperability Throughout the Education Ecosystem
Data modernization and security practices allow educational leaders to provide accurate, secure, and timely data that can be securely exchanged, shared, and connected in order to provide instant understanding of school performance, student attendance, academic performance, or funding from multiple sources. This SETDA brief (July 2021) shares promising practices. from Wisconsin and North Dakota.
SETDA’s Emerging Trends Forum
SETDA’s annual Emerging Trends Forum (ET Forum) provides a venue for SETDA’s state members and private partners to engage in meaningful dialogue about topics of importance in digital learning across the nation.
2020 Leadership Summit
The Leadership Summit brings state educational leaders together online for this unique professional learning opportunity. Leaders from more than 40 state departments of education, including leaders in educational technology, assessment, instructional materials and professional development, along with SETDA’s Private Sector Partners attend.
Inclusive Technology During the COVID-19 Crisis
Selecting and purchasing education technology (ed tech) products that are accessible to students with disabilities requires engaging a variety of stakeholders throughout the five-phase process described in our original guidance on procurement (June 2019). During the rapid transition to distance learning in response to COVID-19, decisions were made quickly to keep staff and students safe and […]
GUHSD District Learning Plan
District Learning Plan and Resources from Grossmont Union High School District, El Cajon, CA
State Education Agency Considerations for CARES Act Funding
In support of state leadership, SETDA recently published the State Education Agency Considerations for CARES Act Funding as Related to Digital Learning. As state education agencies (SEAs) plan for the 2020-21 school year and work to ensure that high quality learning opportunities are available to all students, each has the opportunity to demonstrate leadership. To support equitable opportunities […]
State Broadband Initiatives: Selected State and Local Approaches to Address the Digital Divide
The Congressional Research Service issued the following report highlighting models of state broadband leadership and solutions to inform plans around efficiently delivering broadband to all areas, especially under-served regions: State Broadband Initiatives: Selected State and Local Approaches as Potential Models for Federal Initiatives to Address the Digital Divide https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46307 The report is a close cousin […]
State Student Data Privacy and Security Highlights Review
State Student Data Privacy and Security Highlights Review for NY, VA, CO, CA, and NH.
Establishing a Robust Student Data Privacy Culture
This federal student data privacy resource is designed to provide school districts with a concise overview of federal data privacy laws along with five action ideas they can implement in their own systems. Download all the State Papers: https://www.catchon.com/resource_library/student-data-privacy-resources/
Georgia Virtual
Just in Time for Teachers: Digital Learning Days Course will introduce digital learning basics and will assist in planning for digital learning days.
Tech For Learners
Tech for Learners is a project by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) and their partner organizations to support to those involved in education at all levels and from all communities as they scale up capabilities for online learning.
Northshore Learns: Sample Letter to Families – Home Learning Resource, Free Lunches, Childcare & More
Example of a letter home to families with resources and links.
Northshore Learns: Home Learning Resources (WA)
We have compiled a list of resources to continue the process of home learning. Early childhood through Grade 12, plus Special Education, English Learners, etc.
Northshore Learns: Classroom to Cloud (WA)
Northshore’s educators are considering ways to revise their approach to teaching and learning. Trying on new or different practices that involve online learning tools is one aspect of this work. Teaching students about and encouraging them to utilize the 21st Century skills related to digital learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration invites creativity and contributes […]
Guidance and Resources for Remote Learning (CT)
Guidance and resources for remote learning from the Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology.
West Chicago eLearning Day Report 2018 (IL)
A description of the process and evidence used to verify that a minimum of five clock hours of instruction or school work was provided for each student participating on the e- learning day.
Leyden District eLearning Day Report (IL)
A description of the process and evidence used to verify that a minimum of five clock hours of instruction or school work was provided for each student participating on the e-learning day.
Gurnee District eLearning-Day Summary Report (IL)
Gurnee School District 56 utilized an E-Learning Day on February 9, 2018. This document represents the feedback report as required through the pilot acceptance contract. A description of the process and evidence used to verify that a minimum of five clock hours of instruction or schoolwork was provided for each student participating on the eLearning […]
Overview eLearning Days Program Plan Memorandum (MN)
Minnesota 2017 Legislature program plan for e-Learning days
eLearning Day Implementation Toolkit (IN)
What is an eLearning Day? eLearning Days provide school districts with an option for continuing an instructional day away from traditional time limits and brick and mortar setting.
eLearning Day Program Guidance for Students with Disabilities (IN)
This guidance is provided as a resource to support implementation of the eLearning Day Program. Although this document was originally prepared to assist schools in planning for students with significant disabilities, the suggestions in this document can be applied when planning for all students with disabilities.
Non-Traditional Instruction Program Initial Application (KY)
The district’s plan shall indicate how the nontraditional instruction process shall be a continuation of learning that is occurring on regular student attendance days. Instructional delivery methods, including the use of technology, shall be clearly delineated in the plan.
Virtual Instructional Day Application Review Rubric
Virtual Instructional Day Application Review Rubric that includes culture & management, curriculum & instruction, technology & supports.