Education Solutions
We’re committed to making it easy for schools and institutions of all sizes to get iPad and Mac into the hands of students and staff. That starts with support for IT in each step of the deployment, so every aspect of a school’s experience with Apple products can be as simple and intuitive as the products themselves. We support everyone involved in a child's education optimise the use of Apple technology to improve student outcomes.
Teachers
Whether your institution is starting to explore how technology can support teaching and learning – or your teaches are seasoned pros – we’ve got you covered. We understand the pressures that schools face when choosing and adopting tech, making it work reliably, and ensuring that it enhances teaching and learning practices, and can support you in your journey.
Efficiency
Maximise your teaching time by making classroom efficiencies. The latest Apple technology and tools can help you stay focussed on what matters.
Assessment
We demonstrate how digitising assessment can help you save time, reduce stress, and remove the risk of lost work books and materials.
Professional Development
We support your teaching staff getting the most out of Apple technology in the classroom through our dedicated Apple Professional Learning Specialists. In addition our Academy can provide both on premises or remote learning through our Learning Management Portal.
School Leadership
Whether your institution is starting to explore how Apple technology can support teaching and learning – or your teachers are seasoned pros – we’ve got you covered. We understand the pressures that schools face when choosing and adopting tech, making it work reliably, and ensuring that it enhances teaching and learning practices, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Financial Services
Through Apple Financial Services or CT Finance, we tailor solutions that help to make sure that your deployment is financially viable and sustainable.
IT Infrastructure
To maximise the benefits of Apple technology in your school, we support all supporting IT infrastructure. Whether it be the latest Aruba and Cisco Wireless Networking, class-leading Audio Visual Equipment, or Managed Print Solutions, we are here to help.
Support
From technical support for students and staff through to consultation on digital curriculum enhancements, we are here to support your Apple deployment every step of the way.
Student Outcomes
With expertise in Learning Management Systems and Analytic tools, we help you measure, manage and improve student outcomes throughout the journey.
IT Staff
Whether you’re a seasoned Apple technical expert, or new to deploying and supporting Apple, we’re here to support you. We are experts at successful device deployments, infrastructure project delivery and training. Whatever you require to better serve student's outcomes, we've got you covered.
Deployment
We work with your IT professionals to help ensure that your Apple deployment goes smoothly using the latest tools and techniques.
Support
Whether you’re experiencing technical issues, need to run updates, or need your Apple Devices repaired, we’re here to support your team.
Mobile Device Management
With demonstrated expertise with both Jamf and Meraki, we can tailor a device management solution that meets the needs of your school and minimises disruption to students and staff.
Training and Certifications
Professional development is essential for your IT professionals to support the latest innovations in Apple technology. With annual updates, new tools, and changes our Apple training helps keep you up to date.
Cloud Storage Services
We provide training and support to help staff and students get the most out of their included iCloud file storage, but can also provide additional cloud based storage via iCloud, Office 365/OneDrive and Google Cloud.
Managed Software Services
We provide access and support to managed software services such as Office365 Suite, Apple School Manager, Volume Purchase Program, SeeSaw, Schoolbox, Hapara.
Identity Management
We have expertise in implementing managed Apple IDs, Duo 2FA, Federated Authentication w AD, Azure AD, Apple School Manager for education users.
Parents
Apple devices provide unlimited opportunities for children to learn, play, create, and explore. As a parent however, navigating apps, managing screen time and monitoring child activity can be daunting. We have you covered, utilising technology to help you procure the right device, manage your child's device usage and keep your child and their data secure.
BYOD Support
To assist with introducing 1:1 technology within schools, we can provide a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) portal, enables students and staff to use Apple devices in the classroom.
Privacy and Security
Apple devices have a range of incredible privacy settings built-in, to help keep your data secure. This helps you to ensure that whatever you do on your device stays private. We work with the school during device deployment to ensure that your child's data and activity is kept secure.
Screen Time
Your child's Apple device has an incredible tool built-in as standard to help you track, monitor, and control use and screen time. We support parents through showing you how to manage and configure these settings for your child’s device, helping you to manage the way they use their device.
Remote Management
If your child has been provided with iPad devices as part of a school programme, ask your school about Jamf Parent. Jamf Parent allows you to remotely manage your children’s devices whilst they are at home, using similar tools to those used at school. We provide access to Jamf parent training, ensuring your peace of mind.
Students
Apple devices provide a new way of learning, opening many opportunities for student development than ever before. Whether learning to code, unleashing your creativity and discovering new ways of learning, we have you covered by providing the infrastructure and learning resources to maximise your Apple technology.
Everyone can code
Apple’s Everyone Can Code programme encompasses apps, tools and resources, providing your school with a full coding curriculum.
The Everyone Can Code curriculum will guide you through Swift Playgrounds, an app that teaches coding for kids through a world of interactive puzzles and playful characters. It’s great for students aged eight and over, and will help you introduce coding in the same language used by professional app developers.
Everyone can create
Apple’s Everyone Can Create programme encompasses apps, tools and resources, providing your school with everything you need to ignite creativity in your curriculum.
The projects in the Everyone Can Create guides teach students to develop and communicate ideas through video, photography, music and drawing. And they help ignite creativity by giving teachers fun and meaningful ways to bring these skills into any lesson, in any year group.
Accessibility
As many as 20% of children at some point in their educational career will have special needs. All of Apple’s devices and platforms have a have incredibly powerful accessibility tools built in and our dedicated education specialists work with schools to create customised and accessible technology solutions, allowing all students have full access to the curriculum.
Meet our expert Apple team
Our specialist Apple Team are here to challenge the status quo and help your educators develop a strategic approach to the deployment of Apple technology with the aim of improving student outcomes through richer teaching and learning.
Executive sponsor
Adam Centorrino
Adam is the CEO and Founder of CT. Always focusing on customer service, Adam creates a seamless, frictionless IT experience for schools to enable the growth of their students, staff members and communities.
Apple professional learning specialist
Phill Cristofaro
Phill Cristofaro is an Apple Learning Specialist who has authored and co-authored more than 20 iTunes U courses, many of which have been featured by Apple in the top 50 courses worldwide. He works closely with schools to deliver rich professional development and learning opportunities.
Apple partner manager
Dale Bebee
Dale is the Partnerships Manager at CT. He builds and nurtures authentic relationships with businesses and stakeholders. Drawing on his broad IT and commercial experience, Dale optimises strategic partnerships to create mutually beneficial relationships.
Head of Supply Chain
Phil Milione
Phil is the Head of Supply Chain in charge of procuring all devices for schools. He also serves as the primary contact with all suppliers of our company. Phil draws on 6 years of direct experience working as a Lead Technician with Apple.
Sales lead
Brett North
Brett is the National Education Manager at CT. He has been working with IT Integrators that support education since 2001, with extensive experience managing the delivery of technical services, school device programs, BYOD, and the service models required to support these device programs. He specialises in building service models that support students on 2- and 3-year learning journeys.
Sales (Victoria)
Jason Chang
Jason is a Technical Account Manager who helps schools explore the possibilities of Apple devices to align with their curriculum. He also assists with strategic budget planning to help schools meet their objectives and fulfil the learning needs of their students.
Sales (Victoria)
Wayne Poole
Wayne is an Account Manager in charge of helping schools optimise their usage of Apple devices to improve learning outcomes. He works with both schools that exclusively utilise Apple devices and with schools that opt for a mixed range of devices.
Technical (Victoria)
Jeffrey Banfield
Jeff is the Workstation Management Team Leader at CT, with many years of experience working in various IT roles at schools. He has worked on a wide range of both small-scale and major projects to uplift the IT environment of schools, with particular expertise in zero-touch deployment.
Technical (Victoria)
Matt Sanfilippo
Matt is an Apple Engineer in charge of mobile device management (MDM), school support, and Apple and MDM product training. He establishes standards for Apple environments to allow students to reach their full potential.
Technical (Victoria)
Pete Wells
Pete is an Apple Engineer who builds, supports, and deploys desktop images to Apple computers in a wide range of IT environments. He combines his strong technical background with excellent interpersonal communication skills, including as a podcast host and columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald.
Technical (Victoria)
Lachlan Johnson
Lachlan is a Desktop Support Officer known for his excellent customer service, strong communication skills, and problem-solving capabilities. With previous experience working for Deakin University, he helps ensure Apple devices meet the unique needs of large and complex education providers.
Technical (Victoria)
Ben Guscott
Ben is a Desktop Support Officer in charge of device deployment and maintenance of Apple devices. This includes arranging warranties for faulty devices, arranging repairs, and provisioning new devices such as iPads, MacBooks, and iMacs.
Technical (Victoria)
Daniele Foti
Daniele is an IT Project Manager with a background in Apple engineering. He holds a Jamf 300 certification and manages Jamf projects for the company.
Useful Apple Insights
Our Education Specialists have been seamlessly integrating Apple technology into the Education sector for over 12 years.
Mobile Device Management
We are experts at rolling out Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions for Education providers, leaving your staff free to concentrate on improving student outcomes.
Products
As an Apple Education Partner, we can offer educational pricing on all Macs, iPads and iPhones, as well as AppleCare and accessories. We also can offer financing options that help you manage your costs and outcomes.
Apple Professional Learning Specialists
With Apple Professional Learning Specialists within our team, we support you by providing lesson ideas and best practices to bring iPad, Mac and supported apps into the classroom in meaningful ways.