T Governance and Assessments: Clarity, Control, and Accounta

In the complex educational environment, IT is no longer just a support function—it is a strategic investment that requires executive-level oversight. Without strong IT Governance and objective

Assessments, districts risk misaligned budgets, security vulnerabilities, and technology that fails to support the core mission of teaching and learning.

ETS Solutions helps school leaders and administrators build an effective, integrated framework that ensures your technology decisions deliver measurable value, mitigate systemic risks, and foster clear accountability across the entire organization.

Phase 1: Comprehensive EdTech Assessments

An IT/EdTech Assessment is the essential first step: a 360-degree audit of your school's current technology landscape, providing the objective, data-driven insights needed for strategic improvement. We take a deep dive into how effectively your existing resources are supporting day-to-day operations and long-term educational goals.

Assessment Areas Include:

Domain

Focus

Technical Infrastructure

Network resilience, wireless access, server and data storage review, cloud strategy, and single points of failure.

Cybersecurity & Risk

Firewall configuration, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Disaster Recovery Plan maturity.

Operational Efficiency

Review of Technology Personnel, help desk performance, ticketing systems (SLAs), and IT Service Review procedures.

Instructional Technology

Evaluating the effectiveness and purposeful use of technology in teaching and learning, digital citizenship integration, and meaningful technology integration practices.

Deliverables: Your Actionable Roadmap

Upon completion, you receive a detailed written assessment report, providing clear and concise policies, procedures, and processes intended to improve fiscal outcomes, transparency, and accountability. This report is your objective technology planning guide.

Phase 2: Implementing IT Governance

Governance is the set of processes that ensures the effective and efficient use of IT in enabling an organization to achieve its goals. We help you design and implement a tailored IT Governance Framework that clarifies decision-making and aligns technology with every institutional priority.

The Five Core Domains of Successful IT Governance:

Governance Domain

How We Help Your Institution

1. Strategic Alignment

Ensure every technology initiative is synchronized with the district’s educational mission and long-term strategic plan, maximizing the value of your IT investments.

2. Value Delivery

Establish metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor IT performance and measure the true Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects against business results.

3. Risk Management

Implementing a structured approach—often aligned with NIST guidelines—to assess threats, protect sensitive data, and mitigate reputational, operational, and financial risks.

4. Resource Management

Optimizing the allocation and utilization of human capital, hardware, software, and financial budgets to prioritize infrastructure needs without overextending resources.

5. Accountability & Policy

Defining clear roles and responsibilities for IT decision-making across the institution, establishing a governance committee structure, and enforcing comprehensive IT policies and acceptable use policies.