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About Us

Our Mission

To lead, develop, and support technologists and education organizations to inspire student success.

Our Vision

Shaping the Future of Education Through Technology

 


California IT in Education is a not-for-profit, professional membership association supporting the IT Professionals working in schools. Our members are the dedicated individuals supporting hardware, software, help desk, data, WiFi, providing training, and installing and maintaining the infrastructure as the technology used in schools is now an essential component to teaching and learning.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality resources, professional learning, and a strong support community to our members. CITE was established in 1960 as the California Educational Data Processing Association (CEDPA). In 2003, the name was changed to California Educational Technology Professionals Association (CETPA). The organization has refocused on the IT Professionals, at all levels, working in California schools. To that end, we renamed again in 2019 to California IT in Education (CITE).

Core Values

Community – We believe a strong community empowers all of our members and that our community has the talent to solve any problem.

Advocacy – We believe Advocacy facilitates and accelerates progress.

Leadership – We believe that technology leadership is essential.

Learning – We believe technology enhances learning and enables life-long learning. 

CITE is a California non-profit 501(c)6 organization as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Our Board of Directors are elected by ballot at the association's Annual Conference.

CITE is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors consisting of officers including President, President-elect, Past President, Secretary and Treasurer, along with seven other Directors At-Large.

CITE Resources

Download the 2023/2024 Annual Report

To learn more about CITE's history, watch this informative video made during our 50th year.

CITE 50th Anniversary Video

 CITE 2025 - 2028 Strategic Plan Summary

Point of Arrival One: Advancing Technologists in Education

CITE members are diverse, highly qualified, and highly sought after as innovators and leaders in education.

  1. Strategic Objective: District leaders rely on CITE education programs to deliver affordable, accessible, and high-quality professional development to technologists in education throughout the year.
  2. Strategic Objective: CITE delivers advanced content to meet current and future needs, enabling members to become influential technology leaders.
  3. Strategic Objective: CITE education programs serve an audience that increases diversity throughout the TK-12 technology profession.
Point of Arrival Two: Engaging and Serving Members

CITE is the professional home for all technologists in education, connecting them to an inclusive community and valuable resources.

  1. Strategic Objective: CITE members actively engage in the supportive and collaborative community CITE nurtures as a safe space to share their experiences.
  2. Strategic Objective: CITE members value the resources and offerings provided by the organization.
  3. Strategic Objective: CITE provides effective technical assistance services and programs to K-12 organizations.
Point of Arrival Three: Advocating for Technology in Education

CITE is the recognized authority who advocates for the advancement of technology in education.

  1. Strategic Objective: CITE advocacy activities successfully represent the priorities and needs of CITE members.
  2. Strategic Objective: CITE cultivates and maintains effective strategic partnership and sponsorship programs.
  3. Strategic Objective: CITE is recognized as a leader in addressing relevant K-12 technology issues.
Point of Arrival Four: Ensuring Our Ability to Serve

CITE is recognized as a leader in addressing relevant K-12 technology issues.

  1. Strategic Objective: CITE cultivates a diverse, high achieving, and supportive team and work culture.
  2. Strategic Objective: CITE delivers operational excellence to ensure long-term sustainability.
  3. Strategic Objective: CITE maintains a leadership identification and development program that addresses diversity and inclusiveness.