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As instructional technology, finance, and IT teams review edtech investments and plan for the next budget cycle, the end of ESSER funding adds a new challenge. With tighter budgets, making strategic, data-driven decisions is more critical than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


To help streamline this process, our in-house experts at Lightspeed Systems\u00ae and K-12 district leaders created a five-step guide to maximize impact, optimize spending, and ensure technology best supports learners and educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a fantastic document. The steps outlined will be helpful for any instructional technology team. I like that it includes making sure tech is interoperable with district infrastructure and data privacy policies.\u201d<\/p>Laura Chiesa, Director of Instructional Technology, Fayetteville-Manilus Central School District<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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The time of the school year when districts need to begin budgeting for the following year can be complex and time-consuming. 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