This paper describes the steps taken and the discoveries made by one school district in its implementation of computer-based education and office management systems. Topics covered include: (1) the formation and responsibilities of the Instructional Technology Committee (ITC) in budgeting, purchasing, and planning staff development programs; (2) the educational philosophy and goals established by the ITC; (3) sources of funding for equipment and implementation; (4) methods of involving parent organizations; (5) the development of school computer labs to meet the needs of individual schools; (6) the implementation of Technology in the Curriculum (a program developed by the California State Department of Education); (7) computer-based management of an academic student standards assessment program; (8) recommendations for the successful implementation of an IBM Office Management system (IBM XT and AT computers); (9) planning staff computer training programs; and (10) advice to other school districts planning the implementation of computer-based education and office management systems. (IW)