A new report examines how districts can make the most of education technology funds, and an accompanying guide identifies effective school technology tools. Together, these resources are intended to help school leaders personalize instruction and give teachers the tools they need to succeed with low-income (Title I) student populations.

The report, Leveraging Title I and Title IID: Maximizing the Impact of Technology in Education, and the guide, “A Resource Guide Identifying Technology Tools for Schools,” were released Sept. 24 by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the National Association for State Title I Directors (NASTID). The two resources, which appear online together, describe products, models, strategies, and research outlining successful technology integration efforts in Title I schools. A corresponding web site will feature best practices profiling the impact technology has had on Title I populations in schools.

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