Two and a half years ago, the author relates how their middle schools embarked on a student laptop initiative that began as a pilot program and has continued to develop into a model for successful technology integration. Although they entered uncharted waters as far as laptop technology is concerned, there were some known principles that have guided them to success. The author also relates how they knew that truly successful technology integration would require a pedagogical focus rather than a technology skills focus. They also knew that the teachers and students already possessed substantial technology skills. Their objectives, therefore, were to help students use technology as a tool for higher-order thinking and learning and to help teachers use technology as a tool for promoting higher-order learning. In this article, the author provides a detailed explanation of how they fit all the pieces together to organize a successful technology integration program.