Who we serve
School Districts & Public Higher Education
K-12 districts, community colleges, and public universities with student systems, devices, and privacy obligations.
The environment
Education agencies manage student information systems, learning platforms, large device fleets, and networks serving thousands of users, under privacy laws such as FERPA and state student privacy statutes. Ransomware has hit districts hard, and cyber insurance now demands controls that small IT teams struggle to implement.
K-12 districts are governed by elected boards and state education codes; community colleges and universities have their own procurement offices and often participate in consortium purchasing.
Where HQT fits
- Cybersecurity. Assessments, multi-factor authentication, backups, and incident response planning sized for district teams.
- Identity and devices. Directory hygiene, single sign-on for learning platforms, and management of student and staff devices.
- Data and reporting. Student data warehouses, state reporting automation, and dashboards for boards and administrators, with privacy controls.
- Integration. Connecting student information, learning, library, transportation, and nutrition systems.
- Web and accessibility. Accessible district websites and family-facing services.
- Cloud. Migration of on-premises systems and cost management for cloud services.
How we engage
Education budgets are seasonal and grant-driven. HQT scopes work to fit fiscal years and grant timelines and documents deliverables so district staff can maintain them.
Related reading
See the articles on student data privacy, K-12 cybersecurity, and consortium purchasing in the Articles section.
Solutions for these agencies
- Cybersecurity for School Districts and CollegesRansomware-resistant security for districts with thousands of devices, small teams, and student privacy obligations.
- Cloud and Enterprise IT for EducationIdentity, devices, and infrastructure for districts and colleges managing thousands of users across many sites.
- Data and Analytics for School Districts and CollegesStudent data warehouses, state reporting, and early warning analytics with privacy built in.
- Software Development for School Districts and CollegesIntegration, portals, and legacy modernization for districts and colleges, built around student privacy, accessibility, and the academic calendar.
- Technology Advisory for School Districts and CollegesIndependent requirements, procurement, and oversight support for districts and colleges replacing student information, finance, and learning systems.