ECNO has forged a dynamic Public and Private Sector Partnership and has established innovative strategies upon which School Boards can build Information Technology services which are both responsive and accountable. Membership in ECNO offers to School Boards, unique opportunities for redirecting resources to the classroom, setting new standards for excellence in education, and taking advantage of all that technology has to offer. ECNO can Simplify the process of managing and delivering information and information technologies to both the Board Office and the Classroom. Provide solutions for integrating new technologies, such as the Internet and Web-enabled components, into the administrative and teaching process based on a choice of data management environments, and Provide a comprehensive, cost-effective suite of School Board Administrative software applications, backed by a responsive, single-source support organization for training, implementation, help-desk and software maintenance services. Provide a unified voice for issues related to technology in education. Help School Boards to save money. ECNO is a tried-and-true partnership of educators, administrators and private Information Technology resources. ECNO’s commitment to the ideals of co-operative enterprise, to enabling equitable access to products and services for all Board members, to developing and delivering systems and standards which are responsive to the needs of education professionals, and to maintaining the economic viability of its programs, will ensure that the co-operative will flourish and continue to grow. The continued success of the ECNO program, with its strong member support, will ensure that ECNO can continue to provide the IT voice for education in Ontario.

ECNO has implemented a new and broadened mandate. ECNO intends to expand on its reputation for success, and on the solid foundation of its membership, to assist Ontario School Boards to usher in the new millennium and to advance into the Information Age…

New IT Standards In the late 70’s the ECNO community adopted a series of technology standards for hardware, operating systems, database management and communications. Those standards have realized remarkable success in the areas of performance, reliability and economic benefits. While most of those standards remain viable today, ECNO has embarked on a course to evaluate and to implement new standards. These standards incorporate current and future technology advancements including personal and client-server computing, open database architecture, and browser-based internet and intranet technologies. An emphasis on delivery to the classroom In the past, ECNO has placed an emphasis on the development and delivery of information systems which support the administrative requirements of School Boards. Today that infrastructure, implemented to support back room applications, has been extended through local- and wide-area networks to become the backbone through which technology and information are being delivered to the classroom. ECNO intends to expand its role to assist Boards to develop and implement a solid technology foundation to support the increasing processing, communications and multi-media requirements of modern-day educators. A Clear Voice for the Educational IT Community ECNO has established firm contacts with major IT vendors, government bodies, and other educational and IT associations and initiatives. ECNO represents a consistent voice for IT concerns and issues in the educational community. Facilitating Public/Private Sector Partnerships and Alliances ECNO is expanding upon its successful “Designated Products Program” to seek out and exploit new opportunities for alliances with Government and Private Sector organizations. A Pro-active Approach to IT Initiatives As an independent entity, with a formal structure and process, ECNO has the mandate to pursue specific IT initiatives as directed by its membership. Through a formal partnership with its technology services provider, SRB International, ECNO has the infrastructure and resources in place to ensure that those initiatives are implemented. With a proven track record over 20 years, the ECNO organization has the experience to ensure that those initiatives are successful.

ECNO has the Experience…
	Over 20 years of experience… in servicing school board IT needs in partnering with major IT vendors in co-operation with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training
ECNO has the Strength…
	The largest single supplier of School Board Administrative Systems in Ontario 86% of all Ontario district school boards are ECNO members over 85,000 school board employees are paid using ECNO’s payroll system over $5 Billion of school board finances are managed using ECNO’s finance system
ECNO has the Products and Services…
	Over 15 applications software suites encompassing all major areas of School Board administration all applications developed by and for School Boards all applications compliant with statutory requirements
ECNO has the Direction…
	A revitalized organization with a new mandate New IT Standards An emphasis on Delivery of Services to the Classroom The Voice for Educational IT in Ontario
ECNO extends an Open Invitation…
	All district school boards can benefit from ECNO membership cooperative information technology purchasing programs comprehensive and cost effective products and services large user community of expertise, knowledge and experience
In today’s uncertain climate one choice remains clear…