Instructional Technology Plan Survey
Requirement
Part 100.12 of the Commissioner’s Regulations:
“To be eligible for aid for instructional computer hardware and
technology equipment expenses pursuant to Education Law, section 753,
school districts shall develop and maintain a plan, in a format prescribed
by the commissioner, for the use of the instructional computer technology equipment.”
Purpose
 Compile all data related to their technology planning and needs in one location
 Use as a basis for funding opportunities
 Will satisfy the NYSED’s requirement that all school districts submit technology plans
Deadline to submit the survey: October 16, 2015
 Each RIC needs to set its own deadlines so that the plans are certified before October deadline.
 This initial submission is for a three year plan.
 Annual updates to the survey are REQUIRED by June 30 of each year. Certified review process might
start as early as March 2016 for the June 2016 approval.
 The plan must be certified and submitted to SED before a district can apply for SMART Schools funds.
SMART Schools Bond Act application is also submitted to this portal, but it is a separate survey. This
cannot be submitted until the Tech Plan is approved.
 District designee has access to the portal and assigns entitlements.
 Districts should not submit their plans to the state until they have received written confirmation of
certification from the RIC certified reviewer.
 District will send a PDF copy to the RIC Certified Reviewer (hard copy or via email). The Reviewer has to
go through a checklist and has to send paperwork to SED to let them know that they have reviewed the
plan.
 Once the RIC Reviewer has certified the plan, they will let the district know that it is ok to submit the
plan.
 Note: DO NOT HIT THE SUBMIT Button until ready to send to state. Use the Print button to create a
PDF draft to work with or send to the RIC reviewer.
Survey Sections
A.
LEA Information
B.
Instructional Technology Vision and Goals
C.
Technology and Infrastructure Inventory
D.
Software and IT Support
E.
Curriculum and Instruction – with Model Schools support
F.
Professional Development - with Model Schools support
G.
Technology Investment Plan
H.
Status of Technology Initiatives and Community Connectivity
I.
Instructional Technology Plan Implementation – with Model Schools support
J.
Monitoring and Evaluation – with Model Schools support
Special Considerations
Section E: Curriculum and Instruction
 Model Schools Facilitators can collaborate with Curriculum Leaders and Directors of Special Education
to help draft a response regarding instructional strategies that integrate technology.
Section F: Professional Development
 Model Schools Facilitators can provide information about instructional-technology professional
development in the region.
Section I: Instructional Technology Plan Implementation
 This used to be referred to as an “Action Plan.” It is recommended that this be formatted in a table.
Section J: Monitoring and Evaluation
 At least twice each year you must evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the district’s
technology plan to improve teaching and learning.
Phase I Short Term Plan
 Support districts in the submission of the Instructional Technology Plan Survey.
 Work with CIC and Directors of Technology to review current plans (instructional and technology) to
find common ground.
 Provide work sessions for conversation, sharing and troubleshooting regarding the survey.
Phase II Long Term Plan
 The approved instructional technology plan survey is not intended to negate the need for district to
compile a comprehensive technology plan.
 Support districts in long range comprehensive planning which includes technology planning.
o Comprehensive Planning – Training & Support – See 2015 ISS Summer Workshop Guide
For support with IT plan survey support or processing please contact:
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Iraina Gerchman- igerchman@oswegoboces.org
Tracy Fleming- tfleming@oswegoboces.org
Peri Nelson- pnelson@oswegoboces.org
Dan Rupert- drupert@oswegoboces.org