District planning is essential to ensure digital learning opportunities for all students and educators. The District Technology Plan is a document that guides the district in appropriating technology to teach students effectively, develop staff proficiencies, and maximize equipment usage. Although it is no longer required for districts to have a technology plan for E-rate purposes, technology plans are still important to ensure eligibility for potential future funding opportunities.

Technology is dynamic and constantly changing, requiring ongoing monitoring and updating to maximize its effectiveness. It provides the tools and devices that may be used to solve real-world problems and is a driving force that can transform the learning experience.

R3 technicians can assist districts with technology needs, including servers, workstations, and network infrastructure. This service also includes access to the R3 HelpDesk System to accurately report and track incidents per district.

It is a constant challenge for districts to stay digitally fluent. A technology audit allows a district to create and implement a technology plan built on a foundation of objectives that target student achievement as well as return on investment. The technology audit will demonstrate accountability, promote growth, and will reveal areas of strength and weakness at a district level.

Region 3 can help you create audience-focused, customized messages that support district communication goals. Region 3 will evaluate your needs and create an end product that engages the audience and serves your overall message.

ESC3 has a regional network that provides a multi‐service wide area network integrating video and data on H.323 infrastructure.

The regional network support services have assisted districts in building effective and efficient technology infrastructures to meet the Public Access Initiative (PAI) and the State Long Range Plan for Technology as defined by the Texas Education Agency.

The state education network, TETN/Learn, is bridged to NET3 and allows for districts to connect to TEA, other districts across the state and educational resources per the TETN guidelines.