Spring always brings a sense of momentum as we head towards summer — and across CTA, that momentum is real.
From AI to infrastructure to security, our teams are making meaningful progress to better support districts, educators, and students across the region. I wanted to take a moment to highlight just a few of those efforts.
The third annual AIEmpoweredEdu Conference returns this May at the University of Portland, in partnership with Clackamas, Multnomah, and Northwest Regional ESDs.
We’re looking forward to another sold-out conference and critical conversations led by state and national voices on the role of AI in K–12 education.
Our security team continues to prioritize proactive protection. Over the coming year, they will roll out automated network scanning tools to help identify and address vulnerabilities before they become incidents. They’ve also supported the deployment of CISA’s SCuBA tools and are partnering with CrowdStrike to deliver our first regional cybersecurity training this spring.
On the infrastructure side, our network team is preparing to activate five new fiber rings beginning July 1, 2026. These upgrades will deliver 10 Gbps connectivity and significantly improve reliability, especially for coastal and rural districts that have historically experienced storm-related outages.
Meanwhile, our application development team is advancing several major initiatives, including:
- Danza, a new MTSS platform built by educators for educators
- A complete rewrite of the popular ORMED Medicaid billing system
- A new CRM designed specifically for Oregon’s Education Service Districts
And these are just a few examples of the amazing work happening across CTA!
Even in the face of ongoing challenges in K12, what stands out most is the strength of our partnerships with you. The collaboration we see every day across districts and teams is what makes this progress possible in support of schools across the state.
Read the Spring Newsletter
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Stuart Long
Chief Information Officer
