- Los Angeles Unified School District
- ITS About Us
About Us: Our Teams
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Chief Information Officer
LAUSD's Chief Information Officer is Soheil Katal, an enterprising, innovative, solution-focused IT leader, responsible for:
- Overseeing the technology architecture for the nation's second-largest school district,
- Supporting the district's core instructional mission with efficient, effective solutions, and
- Leading a diverse team of highly-skilled professionals who work every day to create more opportunities for the youth of Los Angeles.
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Focus Ad Hoc Reporting
Focus is an ad hoc reporting tool will improve the experience of generating reports using data found in MiSiS.
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IT Project Management
The Information Technology Division Project Management Office (PMO) offers project management guidelines and support to assist with planning, launching, and executing LAUSD technology projects. Tools and resources are available at this site to help ensure project documentation is complete and accurate.
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IT Security
IT Security provides guidance, direction, and governance for the protection and preservation of the information under the care of the Los Angeles Unified School District, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability and thereby positively affecting the reputation, value, and performance of the District.
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IT Support Services
Formerly IT Finance and Administration, IT Support Services sets administrative policies and ensures ITD business practices are aligned with District policies and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
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My Integrated Student Information System (MiSiS)
MiSiS is a modernized all-in-one student information solution that provides students, families, and educators information on LAUSD students' unique education needs, demographic information, progress toward graduation, and more.
About Us: ITS
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ITS is a multi-functional team, led by the Chief Information Officer, that oversees the technology architecture for the nation’s second-largest school district. ITS plays a crucial role in supporting the District’s educational and administrative functions for over 1 million users across 1,324 schools. The Division supports the District's core instructional mission with efficient solutions to facilitate high-quality instruction to foster each student’s path to college and career readiness.
Within this broader goal, the team maintains a functional student information system, provides IT support to schools and offices, and aligns technology with District strategic initiatives. ITS is responsible for ensuring that technological resources are effectively integrated into the District’s operations to enhance learning, streamline administrative processes, and support data-driven decision-making.
About Us: Our Mission
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Our mission is to enable student achievement and operational efficiency through deployment of appropriate technical solutions for our students and their families, our employees, and the community.
Responsible Use Policy
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All uses of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) computer and network systems by students, employees, contractors, and others are subject to the LAUSD’s Responsible Use Policy (RUP).
