Information Technology

Region IX provides general technical assistance for district members including hardware, connectivity, and district program accountability support and application development.

REC IX Information Technology Goals:

·       Provide districts with a diverse range and coordinated set of
        technological services.

·       Align provision of services with resources available including
        staff and funding.

·       Provide a continuum of professional development that addresses individual
        district needs, aligns with state and federal equirement for highly qualified
        personnel, and supports the PED accountability initiatives.

Infrastructure: Information technology staff assists with districts with maintenance, procurement and planning for hardware and software needs critical to student instruction and program management. Staff provides day-to-day troubleshooting to maintain efficiency of technology operations.

Data Analysis:  Information technology staff work closely with member districts and REC IX programs to secure and submit required data at the district, state and federal level. Staff also assists in securing data to assist instructional leaders in critical data analysis and decision-making.

Program Support:  Information technology staff coordinates with districts and programs to support implementation of technology-based learning programs, data-gathering programs, and management programs.

Distance Learning and ITV:  Information technology staff maintains and  coordinates technology equipment and scheduling to support distance  learning opportunities for students in member districts as well as to support distance learning-provided professional development. Distance learning and ITV capabilities are essential in connecting small rural districts to a variety of outside resources and opportunities.

Grant Management:    Information technology staff, at the direction of the REC IX Coordinating Council, pursues grants and e-rate resources to assist districts and REC IX in implementing technology-based services and programs.