The Office of Educational Technology (OET) was established under section 216 of the Department of Education Organization Act.
Provide leadership to the nation in using technology to promote achievement of the National Education Goals and to increase opportunities for all students to achieve State content and challenging State student performance standards, by supporting the overall national technology policy and consulting with other Federal departments or agencies.
Recommend policies to promote increased use of technology and technology planning throughout all programs and training functions administered by the Department of Education.
Review all relevant programs supported by the Department to ensure that such programs are coordinated with and support the national long-range technology plan.
Information technology is an enabler for accountability and leadership to transform education, improve equality and access in realizing No Child Left Behind.
