The infusion of education technology into Mississippi schools is integral to promoting higher order learning processes by students. The State of Mississippi iscommitted to ensuring that all learners have equitable opportunities to employ a variety of technological tools to enhance the learning process. To provide support for the planning process, the Office of Educational Technology, Training and Support (OETTS) developed this handbook for school districts to use when creating their new technology plans. Included are a map of the five Congressional Districts with names and email links to those individual designated to receive electronically submitted copies of technology plans for each District; a technology plan checklist; sample budget forms, Statement of Assurances form and E-rate Certification Form; links to planning resources and technology planning Internet sites; a technology plan flowchart; technology plan guidelines; and technology plan outline. Appendixes include: the Technology Budget Form; Technology Plan Checklist; Michigan Technology Staffing Guidelines; Sample NetDay Wiring Plan; and Additional Links to Technology Planning. (AEF)