In order to best meet the needs of SETDA members and the greater educational community, SETDA is dedicated to focusing many of our efforts toward high quality research to demonstrate the power of technology in education and to help facilitate the use of technology in education. SETDA members are involved in various research projects as parts of their professional development opportunities. The following are examples of SETDA's research reports, projects and initiatives:

• National Trends Reports 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Individual State Profile Reports
• ESETP - Technical Assistance Program (TAPP)
• SETDA Toolkits 2002, 2003, 2004 -2005, 2006
• Maximizing the Impact: The Pivotal Role of Technology in 21st Century Ed Systems
• PETI - Evaluating Educational Technology Effectiveness
• Scientifically Based Research Module
• Data Driven Decision Making 
• Competitive Grants Research Module
• Education Technology Resources by Category
• White Papers