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The Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program
“I used the WestEd TechPlan Builder to frame the task of writing a new tech plan for our district. I used it with the Technology Advisory Team and they found it to be a very useful tool as we worked on the plan.”
Contact Information
Kurt Larsen
530.891.1433
klarsen@wested.org
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Who Should Participate
Districts or schools in California eligible for the Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program.
What You Can Learn
WestEd is an approved provider of professional development through the California Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program. WestEd provides technology-related professional development in:
- general curriculum development and instructional strategies;
- leadership development for school administrators;
- software integration; and
- software/hardware training
Eligibility for the Program
The Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program resulted from the Settlement Agreement between California consumers and Microsoft Corporation. The program is available to all public K-12 schools, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and State Special Schools, at which at least 40 percent of the attending students are eligible to receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program. For full details about eligibility, see: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/st/voucher.asp
Additional Requirements
Districts must have an approved technology plan that is current at the time of the application. Information regarding the technology plan may be accessed at the Education Technology Web site at: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/rs/techplan.asp
Free Eligibility Support Tool
California districts have access to WestEd TechPlan Builder and Toolkit to support technology planning and associated sample district policies; free of charge!
Who Facilitates Your Services
The staff of WestEd’s Edgateway Services in the Information Services Department specialize in the effective integration of education technology and coordinate the selection of workshop leaders and expert consultants.
What Is the Cost
We offer a free initial consultation, up to two hours, to help define the district goals for professional development. Costs will vary depending on the scope of the work. A professional development package, for example, could range from $1,500 to $15,000.
Contact Information
Kurt Larsen
530.891.1433
klarsen@wested.org