EdTech Quality Indicators Guide: Leveraging the Five EdTech Quality Indicators to Save Time and Money, Reduce Risk, and Improve Student Outcomes

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Title: EdTech Quality Indicators Guide: Leveraging the Five EdTech Quality Indicators to Save Time and Money, Reduce Risk, and Improve Student Outcomes
Language: English
Authors: Digital Promise, 1EdTech, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA)
Source: Digital Promise. 2026.
Availability: Digital Promise. 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 935, Washington DC 20036. Tel: 202-450-3675; e-mail: contact@digitalpromise.org; Web site: https://digitalpromise.org/
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Page Count: 42
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Quality, Purchasing, Educational Indicators, Evidence Based Practice, Selection, Selection Criteria, School District Spending, Needs Assessment, Investment, Evaluation Methods, Resource Allocation, Usability
Abstract: Developed by the EdTech Quality Collaborative, the EdTech Quality Indicators Guide helps education leaders bridge the gap across technology selection, piloting, and procurement to support evidence-based decision making. It centers on five core quality indicators--Safety, Evidence, Inclusivity, Usability, and Interoperability--and leverages third-party validations from the EdTech Index to streamline product vetting. The guide outlines a comprehensive, data-driven six-step framework to analyze district needs, pilot interventions, plan rollouts, and evaluate return on investment. It features practical templates and evaluation rubrics designed to optimize resource allocation, reduce risk, and improve student outcomes.
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