One important component of the MyCTAP website is the Online Technology Plan Builder. This resource provides school districts and CTAP staff with an online tool for collaborating on the writing or revising of a technology plan.  The plan builder includes all elements required for a CA state-approved plan.

For current users, there is a choice of two options: editing an existing plan or creating a new one.  If a user has forgotten or wants to change a password, that can be done from the opening screen as well.  From the home page, new users can sign up and create a new plan.

Once logged in, the user will see a list of all plans to which she or he is a contributor.  S/he can choose which plan to update.  The initial builder edit page will indicate all the sections of the technology plan and their current status: not started, draft, or finished.  This makes it easy for the user to see which sections need additional input.  While working on a section, the builder will prompt the user for information that aligns to the tech plan criteria in order to ensure completeness when done.

Draft versions can be saved and date stamped.  Once the plan is complete, the district lead can download the plan in RTF format, one of the two formats allowed for CA state submission.  Once locally housed, the document can easily be converted to  .doc or .pdf versions for various local purposes.

Visit the tech plan builder site.