The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching, learning, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan, Leading, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2017-20 SETDA Strategic Plan, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2016 after extensive consultation with the membership.

SETDA PRIORITIES: 2017-2020

1) ADVOCACY: Advocate for education and technology policies and practices designed to effectively leverage technology for learning.

2) STATE ACTION: Inspire and assist states to act collaboratively to advance education through technology policy and practice.

3) STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: Establish and engage in strategic partnerships to advance education through technology policy and practice.

4) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Provide relevant, high-quality professional learning opportunities for members.

5) COMMUNICATIONS: Ensure effective communication between and among SETDA, our members, strategic partners, and other key audiences.

6) OPERATIONS: Provide effective organizational governance, planning and management to fulfill our mission.

The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. In carrying out this mission, we are committed to:

- Serving every U.S. state and territorial education agency
- Maintaining a future-focused, holistic view on how to leverage technology for education
- Fostering collaboration among our members, strategic partners and other education leaders and policymakers
- Taking action on important issues facing public education