The Educational Technology Department of the Orange County Department of Education is a resource for all educators in Orange County. Our highly qualified staff works together under the administration of Ranjit Mayadas to offer support in the areas of curriculum, professional development, infrastructure, funding, and program evaluation. These efforts support student achievement through the integration of technology for teaching and learning. Below are some examples of programs and services provided by the department.
Through
the California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP), the Educational
Technology Department provides coordination with federal, state, and
local educational technology programs. The department also provides
information and assistance on grants and other funding sources. Funding and Purchasing Consortium
Through the California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP), the Educational Technology Department provides support, funding for digital projects, and purchasing consortiums.
Classes
The Educational Technology Department provides professional development opportunities for educators, schools, districts and the community. These include hands-on classes, workshops, custom trainings, online programs, and institutes in the Orange County educational community.
Resources
In an effort to provide the latest, discounted, or free technology available to our schools, the Educational Technology Department takes pride in its partnerships with a variety of educational resources and products. These include archived webinars, consortium partnerships, content resources, videoconferencing, digital citizenship content, and online learning solutions.