This exploratory, qualitative inquiry provides insight into the IT management practices within K-12 organizations using the concepts outlined within Rogers Everett's diffusion of innovation theory description of the innovation-decision process communication channel: knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation. In realizing that research is limited in this context, this exploratory, qualitative inquiry takes a relativist approach to exploring the innovation-decision process communication channel. Using an interpretivist lens, this researcher asks the question: "What are the IT strategy development practices of multiple stakeholders in the K-12 technology adoption communication channel?" Using purposive and snowball sampling, the research sample selected consisted of twelve participants including educators, educational leadership, and IT resources within K-12 organizations located in the US. In taking a relativist approach to interpretivism, this researcher relied upon participation from a diverse set of IT stakeholders within K-12 organizations to explore IT management practices and how processes matriculate through the innovation-decision process communication channel within the K-12 social system. Using the diffusion of innovation as a theoretical guide, this exploratory, qualitative inquiry offers insight into the innovation-decision process specifically within the context of K-12 organizations. A thematic analysis identified five central themes related to information technology use and implementation within K-12 organizations. These research findings offered a comprehensive view of the innovation-decision process within K-12 organizations. Moreover, the participants emphasized the importance of effective communication channels, standard processes, and feedback loops, and the part they play in IT strategy development, decision-making, and the facilitation of continuous improvement during the cycle of innovation. The theoretical implication for this study expands on the body of knowledge related to education and general business sectors with the potential to expand the knowledge base related to practices within the innovation-decision processes and the perceptions of knowledge and decision-making inherent within the IT management practices experienced within K-12 organizations. As such, this fundamental comprehension of conventional IT management practices adds to the existing body of knowledge regarding the innovation-decision process in general terms and in the context of K-12 organizations where there is a gap in literature. This knowledge is meant to aid educators and educational leadership in making critical IT strategic decisions, thereby increasing the net effect on the return on investment of critical IT assets and helping K-12 organizations craft workable strategies around sustainable IT management practices. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]