Student records need protection
Access to education records should be controlled, documented and appropriate to each role.
Silicon Valley & the San Francisco Bay Area
IT services for schools and education organizations in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley helps schools and education organizations keep classrooms connected, protect student and staff information, manage devices and plan technology around the academic calendar.
Classrooms stay connectedPractical IT support for learning environments, staff and student devices.
100+ Bay Area businessesTechnology support for organizations across the region- 24/7 monitoring optionsManaged services plans with after-hours coverage
- Security and compliance supportTechnical controls, documentation and risk reviews
- 250+ CMIT locationsLocal support backed by a national technology network
What does managed IT for schools include?
Managed IT for schools can include 24/7 monitoring and help desk, content filtering to support CIPA requirements for E-Rate, FERPA-focused protection for student records, Chromebook and device management, classroom Wi-Fi, backup and recovery, and technology projects scheduled around the school calendar.
The challenge
What makes IT different for schools and education organizations
Schools rely on connected classrooms, reliable staff systems, managed student devices and careful handling of education records.
E-Rate may require filtering
Schools and libraries covered by CIPA need internet safety policies and qualifying content filtering.
One-to-one devices add complexity
Chromebooks, tablets and laptops need consistent setup, support, tracking and replacement planning.
Projects must fit the school calendar
Network changes and large upgrades need coordination around classes, testing and summer breaks.
Our approach
We start with your school's risk, not just the technology
Before recommending tools, we learn how your school operates, which systems staff and students depend on, how education records are accessed and what an outage or security incident could mean for learning and administration.
What’s really at stakeUnavailable classroom systems, lost access to student records or an account compromise can interrupt learning and create substantial work for staff. We help identify practical priorities before an issue disrupts the school day.
“We strive to be the trusted technology advisor for our clients.”CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
- Review the devices, applications and records that are most important to your school
- Assess identity, access, email security and staff account protections
- Review content filtering, device management and backup practices
- Plan projects and support coverage around the academic calendar
Why clients choose us
IT that becomes part of your school strategy
We understand your environment
We begin by learning how your organization supports students, staff and administrators, then align technology priorities to those needs.
Enterprise-level partners
Access to enterprise-grade technology partners and resources through the CMIT Solutions network of more than 250 locations and 900 technology practitioners.
Support built around your calendar
Proactive service planning and clear communication help align maintenance, support and upgrades with your school schedule.
Services
Managed IT built around your school
Practical support for classroom connectivity, student devices, security, recovery and technology planning.
Classroom Wi-Fi and filtering
Dependable connectivity and content filtering for learning environments.
- Wireless coverage planning
- Content filtering to support CIPA and E-Rate processes
- Secure network segmentation
Chromebook and device management
Support for school-owned laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and staff devices.
- Google Admin and Intune workflows, where applicable
- Inventory and device lifecycle planning
- Troubleshooting and repair coordination
Student and staff data protection
Security controls to help protect accounts, systems and sensitive records.
- Multifactor authentication and access controls
- Managed endpoint protection
- Security awareness and incident planning
Summer upgrade planning
Coordinate changes when classrooms and staff are less disrupted.
- Summer project planning
- Hardware and software lifecycle reviews
- Budget and rollout coordination
Backup and recovery
Protect important school information and plan how to recover it after disruption.
- Backup strategy and retention review
- Restore and recovery planning
- Recovery priorities for critical systems
Managed IT and help desk
Ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support for users and school systems.
- Monitoring and patching
- Remote help desk and escalation
- Technology reviews and vendor coordination
Included in every plan
Multi-layered security from day one
Every managed IT plan includes these protections, so the basics are covered.
EDREndpoint detection and response on every device- Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
- DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
- Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
- Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
- Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
EDREndpoint detection and response on every device
Email securityFiltering for phishing, malware and impersonation
DNS filteringBlocks malicious and unwanted websites
Access managementControlled accounts, permissions and directories
Backup validationBackups checked so restores actually work
Disaster recovery planA written plan to get you running again
Compliance
The requirements your IT may need to support
Your school or organization remains responsible for its legal obligations. IT safeguards and documentation may support your program, but they do not replace legal advice or a compliance review.
| Standard | What it asks of you | What we can help support |
|---|---|---|
| FERPA | Protecting the privacy of student education records. | Role-based access, account security, appropriate safeguards and staff guidance. |
| CIPA | Internet safety policy and qualifying content filtering for covered E-Rate recipients. | Content-filter configuration and technical documentation to support the school's process. |
| COPPA | Privacy requirements affecting certain online collection of personal information from children under 13. | Technical review and guidance for access, app use and data-handling practices. |
| California Civil Code § 1798.82 | Notification duties when a qualifying breach of personal information occurs. | Incident-response planning, logging and technical information that can support response and notification work. |
| CCPA/CPRA, where applicable | Privacy obligations that may apply to organizations meeting the laws' criteria. | Access controls and technical support for the organization's data-handling and privacy program. |
Which requirements apply depends on the school, organization, systems and data involved. We support technical safeguards and documentation; we do not provide legal advice.
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Success stories
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Leadership
Meet the owners of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley
Maitjian and Todd Welke started CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley in 2009, bringing enterprise technology experience to growing and emerging businesses across the Bay Area.
Maitjian Welke, Founder and Co-OwnerMaitjian is the founder and co-owner, helping Bay Area businesses with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT consulting and technology strategy.
Todd Welke, Co-OwnerTodd is co-owner of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley, Greater Palo Alto and Pleasanton, bringing enterprise technology experience and a long-term service focus.
- Managed IT
- Cybersecurity
- IT Consulting
- Bay Area
- 900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
- (408) 872-1577
- sales@cmitswsv.com
CMIT Solutions has ranked on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for more than a decade.
ConnectWise has recognized CMIT Solutions for excellence in managed IT service delivery.
The Silicon Valley team is backed by the broader CMIT Solutions network of technology professionals.
Hear from us
Local service, national strength
- Local leadership with business and technology experience
- Enterprise-level partners and products through the CMIT Solutions network
- Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and compliance-related support options
- Serving San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area communities
Getting started
How we onboard your organization
Changes are planned around your busiest hours, with clear communication about what happens next.
Risk assessment
Discuss your business and identify technology risks.
Plan
Review priorities and recommendations in plain language.
Onboarding
Configure systems and access with clear communication.
Managed operations
Monitoring, help desk support and regular reviews.
FAQs
Education IT questions, answered
Answers to common questions schools and education organizations ask when reviewing IT support.
Still have a question?
Contact the Silicon Valley team to discuss your school's devices, network, security and support needs.
Contact our teamor call (408) 872-1577Can you help our school address CIPA requirements for E-Rate?
We can help configure and document content filtering and related technical controls to support your school's CIPA and E-Rate process. Your school remains responsible for confirming its compliance obligations.
Do you manage Chromebooks and other school devices?
We can support device configuration, Google Admin and Intune workflows where applicable, inventory, troubleshooting, repair coordination and replacement planning for school devices.
Can you schedule upgrades over summer break?
Yes. Technology projects can be planned around the academic calendar and scheduled in agreed windows so major changes are completed before staff and students return.
How is education IT support priced?
Pricing depends on the number of users, devices, campuses, existing systems and support requirements. The proposed scope and cost are reviewed with you before you commit.
What happens during the IT risk assessment?
The team discusses how your school operates and reviews relevant network, device, cloud, backup and security concerns to identify practical priorities. The assessment scope and any costs are explained before work begins.
Can you help with cyber insurance requirements?
We can review technical requirements such as multifactor authentication, endpoint protection, backups, staff awareness and documentation, then help implement appropriate controls and provide technical details for insurer questionnaires.
Is IT monitoring and support available after school hours?
Monitoring and help desk availability depend on the selected managed services plan. We review service coverage, escalation paths and project windows with you before onboarding.
Which areas do you serve?
CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley is based in Campbell, California, and serves organizations in San Jose, Campbell, Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Pleasanton and surrounding Bay Area communities.
IT risk assessment
Know your risk. Protect your school.
Discuss where your school or education organization may be exposed and identify practical steps to protect systems, student and staff information and classroom workflows.
- Review current systems, devices and access controls
- Understand risks in clear, business-focused language
- Consider security, data protection and cyber insurance requirements
- Identify practical next steps for your organization
Prefer to talk?(408) 872-1577
Visit us900 East Hamilton, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
Emailsales@cmitswsv.com