About the Educational Technology Network
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs), unified as the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD or ESD Network) were chartered in House Bill 1365 to support increased educational technology (Ed Tech) services described in the bill as digital equity and support across the state by creating a shared vision to:
Accelerate student access
to learning devices and related goods and services
Expand professional learning programs
and technical assistance on using technology to support student learning
Build the capacity of schools and districts
to support digital navigation services for students and their families, especially for our underserved populations
What We’re Doing
Our ESD Ed Tech Network will intentionally support statewide efforts around:
- Digital equity and inclusion
- Cybersecurity and IT best practices
- Media literacy and digital citizenship, and internet safety
- Federal/State funding (E-rate, ECF) – procurement and fiscal resource planning
- Integration of instructional technology best practices including LMS
Current opportunities include:
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Grant Opportunities
Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Grants - Now Open
Thanks to House Bill 1365, Washington State schools, districts, and ESDs will soon be able to apply for competitive grants that will support integrating Media Literacy, Digital Citizenship, or Synthetic Media (aka deepfakes) curriculum into classes. Options include two-year project grants for teams that are ready to start developing or adapting existing curriculum and sharing best practices through a Professional Learning Community, or one-year planning grants for teams that aren’t sure where to start (these could lead into one-year implementation grants).
Visit this OSPI page or email the Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor, Lesley James, lesley.james@k12.wa.us.
Digital Equity and Inclusion Grants - Now Open
An essential part of implementing OSPI’s educational technology standards is advocating for sufficient funding for all districts to help close opportunity gaps related to educational technology. Through the legislative support of House Bill 1365, OSPI is providing grants focused on digital equity and inclusion to support these standards.
Visit the Digital Equity & Inclusion Grant page or contact Digital Equity & Inclusion Program Supervisor, KC Merchant, kc.merchant@k12.wa.us for details.
About AESD
Washington’s nine Educational Service Districts, through the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD), are an aligned and equitable system of support for educators and district/school leaders across the state. The AESD collaborates with OSPI and other state, regional, and local organizations to design and deliver high-quality programs and professional learning. Our network serves school districts, state tribal education compact schools, public charter schools, and private schools.
Coaches & Experts from 9 ESDs
Educators Reached
School districts, tribal education compact schools, and public charters involved
Regional Educator Network Members
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