Program overview...
ESD 101's Technology Services division supports a wide range of programs and services.
In the area of network services and support, we offer membership in the Network Services Cooperative. There are currently 48 member districts, some subscribing to the basic remote and phone support (Level 1) while others receive a higher level of hands-on, on-site support (Level 2).
Our programs also include the Educational Technology Support Center(ETSC) that assists districts with technology planning, general E-Rate information, professional development, technology integration assistance and more. The ETSC is a statewide, collaborative program of all nine ESDs. To help districts with media services, we support an Instructional Resources Cooperative that provides access to the statewide ProQuest, eLibrary and CultureGrams databases. Districts also have the option to subscribe to online streaming video libraries from either Discovery Education's streaming media (formerly unitedstreaming), PowerMedia Plus or Learn 360's library. These are provided at substantial discounts to regular educational pricing.
Through a grant from OSPI, the ESD's Regional IT Unit also supports district data and video access to the statewide K20 network, free of charge. This includes training, installation of primary equipment and troubleshooting for videoconferences and K20 network connectivity.
District Web presence is becoming more and more critical as a communications tool with parents and the community. ESD 101's Technology Services provides suppport and regional training for Schoolwires hosted Web services and has arranged for a pilot, small schools purchase program to provide an economical option for districts under 1,000 student FTE. The Technology Services department also manages the Honeywell Instant Alert emergency notificaiton system for participating districts. Keep everyone updated on weather-related school closures, facilities issues or a sports bus that's returning a little late! | ..... | Partner highlights...
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...your source for educational resources
The Washington Learning Source (WLS), a consortia of the nine Washington educational service districts, negotiates educational pricing and increased discounts for a variety of resources. technology items and professional development, on behalf of all the school districts in Washington. By working together, we help districts maximize their funds and minimize the paperwork.
Membership in the WLS is free with no minimum purchase required. Visit the Washington Learning Source website for membership information and to view the online catalog of current products.
Want to help expand our catalog?
Occasionally, we will be asking educators, curriculum coordinators and technology directors to review products we are considering including in the catalog. If you would like to be a part of this process, send us an email with your name, phone number, school and district, and we'll add you to our contact list.
Do you use a product or service that you think would be a a valuable addition to the WLS catalog? Let us know and we'll take it to the WLS Advisory for review and consideration!
Need more information?
Download a WLS brochure, visit the official Washington Learning Source website or go directly to the WLS Membership page and join today!
Current ESD 101 member districts
Cheney School District
Colville School District
Davenport School District
Evergreen School District
Freeman School District
Great Northern School Dist
Inchelium School District
Keller School District
Lamont School District
| Liberty School District
Orchard Prairie School District
Pullman School District
Reardan-Edwall School District
Rosalia School District
Spokane Public Schools
Sprague School District
West Valley School District
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DigitalEdge ...
the place to go for competitively bid instructional technology. The web site has a new look, and lots of great prices on classroom technologies!
Visit the Digital Edge site for more information.
The DigitalEdge web site features:
- State-specific products and pricing information
- A searchable online catalog
- A downloadable version of the current product and price catalog
- Downloadable DigitalEdge flyers
- Archived documents for audit purposes
- An FAQ page for purchasers
- A list of organizations in your state that have signed Interlocal agreements
- General ordering instructions
- An opportunity to request additional product lines for the contract
- Vendor information and links to their web sites
- White papers
- ...and other contract information
I hope you find this new web site friendly, useful and helpful!
If you have questions about the Digital Edge, contact ESD 101's Ed Tech Support Center (509-323-2727) or
Debbie Tschirgi
Director of Educational Technology Programs & DigitalEdge
Educational Service District 112
2500 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
P. 360.750.7505
F. 360.696.3099
E. digitaledge@esd112.org
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