The Regional Information Center supports information and technology needs of school districts in Suffolk County. It is one of twelve (12) Regional Information Centers located throughout the State. Professional and cost-effective services include software training; installation, support, and maintenance for a variety of financial and student information systems; special education software support; test scoring; data warehouse and student data analysis; network design and management; Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) support; and microcomputer repair services. Our goal is to help districts use technology to make district management easier and more efficient. Instructional Technology allows districts to purchase hardware and Internet access through BOCES contracted vendors. Districts can receive E-Rate eligibility on their Internet connectivity. The Model Schools Program is a companion to Instructional Technology and offers support to teachers and administrators in the area of technology integration in order to facilitate the implementation of the New York State Learning Standards. Instructional Technology, in conjunction with the Model Schools Program, offers a single-point of contact for collaborative proposal development and implementation including: Procurement of software and equipment Technology Installations Training Financing Options