One IT Partner for Everything Your School Needs
Founded by someone who spent eight years in large public school district IT and left to bring that enterprise-level support to independent schools, Formation Tech does what most schools hire three separate vendors for — managed IT, SIS administration, and state reporting — all under one roof, with technicians who know your staff, your systems, and your school calendar.
Replace Three Vendors with One Partner
Other schools hire an MSP for network and security, a consultant for SIS administration, and another for CALPADS reporting. Formation Tech handles all three — with people who know your school inside and out.
Managed IT & Helpdesk
Unlimited remote support, 24/7 monitoring, on-site visits, and a dedicated team that knows your staff by name. We serve as your school's IT department — or augment the one you already have.
- Unlimited phone, email, and remote support
- AI chatbot for instant answers
- Same-business-day ticket response
- Scheduled on-site technician visits
- Co-managed IT for schools with existing tech staff
SIS Administration
Hands-on Aeries and PowerSchool administration — enrollment, scheduling, attendance, discipline, and data integrity. We replace the need for a full-time SIS administrator.
- Aeries and PowerSchool setup, configuration, and daily support
- Enrollment and registration management
- Master scheduling support
- Discipline and attendance tracking
- Student data integrity and compliance auditing
- SIS integration with LMS and other school systems
CALPADS & State Reporting
Expert support for Fall 1, Fall 2, and EOY CALPADS submissions. We handle the data validation, error resolution, and certification process so your team doesn't have to.
- CALPADS Fall 1, Fall 2, and EOY submissions
- Data validation and error resolution
- Certification support and audit preparation
- CDE reporting requirements
- Direct, personal support — no ticket queues
Compliance & E-Rate
FERPA, CIPA, COPPA (including the 2025 amendments effective April 2026), and California-specific student privacy laws — we keep your school compliant and help offset costs through E-Rate funding.
- FERPA compliance management
- CIPA-compliant content filtering
- COPPA compliance (including 2025 amendments)
- California student privacy laws (SOPIPA, CalOPPA, AB 1584)
- E-Rate application and consulting (Category 1 and 2)
Device Management & 1:1 Programs
Chromebook fleet management, Windows and Mac workstations, iOS and Android devices — deployed, patched, tracked, and secured across every platform your school uses.
- 1:1 Chromebook program management
- Google Admin Console and MDM administration
- Patch and security update management
- Hardware inventory and asset tracking
- Application deployment and software auditing
Cybersecurity for Schools
K-12 schools saw a 92% increase in ransomware attacks in 2024. We implement layered protection designed for the education environment — including content filtering, phishing simulations, and incident response planning.
- Endpoint protection and antivirus
- Email security and anti-phishing
- DNS and content filtering (CIPA-compliant)
- Security awareness training for staff
- Incident response planning
- Dark web monitoring
“Formation Tech feels like part of our team. They know our staff by name, understand our systems inside and out, and are always just a phone call away. That personal relationship makes all the difference.”
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