CTOM Candidate-Reina Bejerano 

Curriculum Summary- Technology, Policies, and Standards 

 
Setting district technology policies in place are important to an organization. It ensures 
standardization and consistency. Creating and updating these policies is also 
imperative as this allows for the adjustments in the ever-changing trends and 
legislation surrounding technology in K-12 schools.  
 
District regulations are also a necessary part of this process, but there is a difference 
between a policy and a regulation. A policy is a formal guidance governed by the Board 
of Trustees. A regulation is the informal operational process in implementing the 
policy, which drives the vision and purpose of the district. 
 
Another important component of technology policies and standards has to do with 508 
compliance. 508 compliance requires that all web accessible content be accessible to 
persons with disabilities. This applies to web pages, web applications as well as 
documents. Any agency receiving federal funding is obligated to comply with section 
508. This includes K-12 public agencies.  
 
Additionally, technology plans are also an important component of technology policies 
and standards. Unlike the old technology plan template, the modern day technology 
plan is a living document that is often reviewed and adjusted, and in recent years 
worked more to incorporate the LCAP, which ties technology standards and practices 
into the curriculum. 
 
Having technology, standards and policies in place is essential in maintaining balance 
and consistency in a K-12 organization and will continue to play an integral role in how 
districts carry out appropriate procedure, legislation and standard practice.