Northern Indiana ESC

FileBanc Online, Offsite Backup Service  Protect your critical data with automated daily offsite backups.  Just pick the files, set the time and select how many versions you wish to keep.  It?s that simple.  At the selected time, your data is 128bit encrypted and compressed before being backed up every day to our secured data centers in Houston and Dallas.  Education clients receive 24/7/365 phone support at 888.579.3454.  ECESC has arranged for a 10% discount off the Published Education Pricing.  For more information, go to: http://education.filebanc.com where you can read about the service for education. Also, feel free to contact Michael Harris at michael.harris@filebanc.com or on his cell at 713.757.2446 or direct office line at 713.579.5655.

IAESC Procurement is the on-line purchasing service being offered through all nine educational service centers in Indiana. Everyone will either order on-line using the IAESC Procurement system or send their PO, made out to the vendor who sells the item, to the ESC. We will then submit your order electronically to the designated vendor. Still confused? Contact Mary Barbour or Sheila Taylor for assistance.

INSPIRATION MACROMEDIA, the leader in visual thinking and learning, integrates dynamic diagramming and outlining environments to help you organize ideas and information. Special educational pricing is available for members of the East Central ESC at www.shoptrc.com/esite/ecesc To order products contact Bob Smith at TRC, 800.517.2320, ext. 211 or email rsmith@gotrc.com

iSAFE - As you plan for FY2009-2010, iSAFE is offering you "complimentary" program materials (i.e. Strategy Planning tool, Curriculum Sample and Sample E-Rate Report). The Strategy Planning Tool will provide guidance as you review your Acceptable Use Policies and your curriculum goals and objectives for your students. The Curriculum Sample will provide guidance on student learning objectives and the i-SAFE curriculum. The Cost of the i-SAFE E-Rate Compliance Package includes a license for all the educators at your school or district to have electronic access to Internet safety curriculum that is consistent with the CIPA requirement for education. For those that have purchased the E-Rate curriculum it is VERY IMPORTANT that you fill out and return to the E-Rate Implmentation Plan. This information allows i-SAFE to service your educators by giving them electron access to the E-Rate curriculum via their "My Info' Page. Please return this information to erate@isafe.org. If you have any questions, contact Teri Schroeder at: erate@isafe.org

Take 15% off the price of KIDWARE computer software for K-2. Kidware incorporates 16 children's software programs, (packed with opportunities for building skills in language arts, math, and science), more than 30 different classroom management features, and extensive tools for teachers. All programs are also available in Spanish. All orders accepted through the Service Center will receive 15% discount. Make your purchase orders to Mobius, PO Box 19709, Alexandria, VA, 22320, but send them to your ESC. For further questions, please call 800.426.2710

Learn360 provides an affordable choice in online streaming video. On July 1, 2009, the Indiana Association of Educational Service Centers secured three year pricing at $500 per building, with a 5% increase for each of the next two years, including setup and training. The fee includes all the new media Learn360 will be adding as well as the other enhancements. Training will be offered in three choices: basic system training that can be completed online, training in person with a trainer in the room and a more comprehensive training that shows the integration of the use of video tools in the classroom. If you wish to order this program for your building, please fill out the order form and return it, along with a purchase order, made out to your regional ESC. Members of East Central should make the PO out to East Central Educational Service Center. If you have questions, please call Sheila Taylor or Teresa Farmer at 800.669.3010. http://www.learn360.com.

Lightspeed - Total Traffic Control, the name says it all. See all. Control all. Manage one. eSchool News Readers' Choice award winning software. Total Traffic Control is a comprehensive security solution developed specifically to protect K-12 networks. Special pricing is available to ECESC members. For more information, quotes, evaluations, or references please contact Rich Barker at 317.758.0307 or rbarker@nteg.net

Ordering from the Microsoft Select Academic program gives substantial (one-half to one-third off retail) educational discounts on all Microsoft software products. Click here for a Complete price list or here for a Brief price list (most common products). To order Microsoft products and get pricing information go to http://indianaesc.bellind.com or contact Juana Younce at Bell Industries (866-287-3046 or jyounce@bellind.com) for additional information. Also be sure to visit Microsoft's Educational website at http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.mspx. Microsoft also provides a Work at Home ** program that allows schools to distribute copies of their software media to employees for working at home. The school still owns the software, but the employee has the right to install it at home for work-related activities. New suites, servers, and services in the 2007 Microsoft Office release will deliver additional functionality and new solutions. With updated packaging options, you will have more flexibility than ever before to adopt the specific technologies and solutions that best meet your business and personal needs. Click here to see those options.

netTrekker d.i.
Through a special agreement with the East Central ESC - netTrekker and CIM are pleased to announce the Indiana ESC statewide offering to all members. (for 1 year offer, 2 year offer, 3 year offer) Want to discover what IPS, Kokomo, Hammond, Vigo, and over 11 million students are using to harness only safe, Indiana standards-aligned digital resources? Give netTrekker d.i. a test drive by going to www.nettrekker.com and following the instructions.
netTrekker d.i. delivers value to your entire district and every stakeholder. Check out the netTrekker d.i. product features Stakeholders summary document  and see howyour stakeholders can benefit from a subscription today!

Contact:
Joe Voors, Sales Account Manager
The netTrekker suite of award-winning products
Ph: 877-517-1125 ext. 3051
Fax: 513-731-1710
jvoors@netTrekker.com

Ohio Distinctive Software - Save 30-58% on curriculum software from Ohio Distinctive Software!  CD-ROM software for no more than $9.95 per seat!  Both educational and entertaining, ODS will keep your elementary, preschool, and bilingual students learning. 20 titles available in many subject areas, helping students learn Science, Typing, Social Studies, Math, Language Arts, Creative Arts, and more. The ECESC Member Discount Price List includes Links for each individual title, where you can view detailed description & screenshots. ODS titles are compatible with the latest operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mac OS X 10.2+ (incl Intel & Snow Leopard). Your 30% discount also applies to site-license tiers, so you can save up to 58%.  And 5-CD Bundles bring even higher savings! PO instructions are included on the ECESC Member Discount Price List. PO must state “ECESC Member” in order to receive the discount. For questions, brochure, evaluation copy, or additional information, contact the company’s representative, Wayne Zimmerman/DigiCat Media:  waynezimmerman@yahoo.com or call 540-667-4063.

Primax Education Group/PrimaxStudio - School Web Site Development (ESC members receive 10% off)
- School Web Site Design & Development, Licensing/ Hosting Packages available starting at $499 (DIY), plus $31.99 month hosting/maint. Professional development and user-training available. Specialized training and consulting for school community relations, admissions and technology administrators also available. School web solutions include data-base driven, point-and-click sites via proprietary Content Management System software (www.pwda.com) , art direction, consulting, hybrid sites, custom Flash sites, custom digital elements, podcasting and more.

- Technology Outsourcing (Management and Field Support for Mac, PC and Open Source)
- On-site Technology Integration Coaching and Continuity Program
- Educational Management Software:
k12iDEAS.com (School web link resource manager);
ANSWERtracker.com (web-based survey, form and quiz builder);
myLESSONbuilder (web-based lesson planning, alignment, curriculum mapping and resource manager)
- On-site Document Scanning and Custom Archiving
- Consulting and Writing Services (technology pre-construction planning, networking, grant writing, written
- Open Source Conversion and Consulting

ESC members will receive 10% discount on all of these products or services. For more information contact Tom Schamel at 765.914.9497 or tmschamel@primax.com

First Advantage - Safe Schools Project - The Safe Schools Project was created in 1998 with the cooperation of Regional Education Service Centers to provide school districts, colleges, and education administrators with a seamless program for performing background checks on employees and volunteers. With customized options, the Safe Schools Project helps protect your institution and reduces its exposure to liability, employee turnover and theft. For additional information and a free internet demonstration of services:
Teddi Cox
Dana Moore
314.360.9122 ex 118
214.360.9122 x128
dlmoore@fadv.com

Promethean - Pilot the Promethean Interactive Middle School Program and Receive 50% Off

Recent research conducted by the Marzano Research Laboratory (www.prometheanworld.com) reveals that teachers who use the Promethean interactive whiteboard solution can show improved learning, up to five grade levels, in just one year. You, too, can use Promethean?s technology-based math, science, and social studies curriculum, which is aligned with Indiana state standards, to improve student learning in your classroom.

Members of the East Central ESC are invited to pilot Promethean's Interactive Middle School program for 90 days, in your classroom, with an option to purchase after the pilot for 50% off the regular academic price. There are two options available - hardware only and a hardware/software bundle. The pilot includes option for Middle School curriculum software from Ignite Learning in the area of Math, Social Studies and Science. Other options available include hardware that works with the Promethean whiteboard to extend functionality and various software solutions. Check out the "Try it, Before you Buy it" program

Promethean's Interactive Classroom Solutions promote interactivity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. The use of a focused curriculum, a formative assessment plan, and Promethean's Classroom Solutions may provide similar gains in learning for your students.

Contact Sheila Taylor if your school is interested in the pilot program.

Schoolwires, delivers a fully integrated family of web based solutions. Our flagship product, Academic School Portal, is the easiest, most powerful and most respected website management tools designed to meet your district's website publishing needs. Popular features include Online Forms and Surveys, Multi-Media Module with Blogs, Podcasts, Online Payment Module and more. Schoolwires Synergy offers a robust web-based, centralized file sharing solution that enhances collaboration and communication throughout the district. Synergy helps your district's students and staff to keep their important information safe, organized and accessible. Schoolwires Assist provides a more efficient, fully web-based process for requesting, tracking and fulfilling service requests for a simple light bulb to trouble shooting computer problem. Assist helps your district save time, eliminate paperwork; reduce costs and increase responsiveness. All Indiana districts qualify for our special discount program.

Visit our website at: http://www.schoolwires.com or contact:
Kevin Gerrior M.Ed at
kgerrrior@schoolwires.com
Account Executive
Schoolwires,Inc
Mobile: 937.522.5735  Sales Fax: 866.891.8612

Selectsoft Publishing - Save 30-58% on curriculum software from Selectsoft Publishing!  Both educational and entertaining, Selectsoft will keep your elementary, middle & high school students learning. Over 60 titles available, offering educational tools for science, math, language arts and social studies. By clicking on the Part Number on the ECESC Member Discount Price List or PDF Product Brochure, link to any individual title, where you can view detailed description & screenshots.
Series available to the ECESC members:

-       Speedstudy: 28 titles covering Math, Science, Language Arts & Social Studies. Titles available for Grades 5+, Middle School and High School (Grade 9+).

-       Kid Science: 10 science titles for Grades 4+ (1 title is Gr 1-7). Includes Dissection, Biology, Chemistry, Human Body and more.

-       Superstart: 11 titles covering Math, Science, Language Arts & Social Studies. Titles are either Grades 4+, or Grades 1-7.

-       ArcMedia: 14 titles covering Science, Social Studies, and Reference, grades 4+.

Selectsoft titles are compatible with the latest Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Your 30% discount also applies to site-license tiers, so you can save up to 58%. PO instructions are included on the ECESC Member Discount Price List. PO must state “ECESC Member” in order to receive the discount. For questions, brochure, evaluation copy, or additional information, contact the company’s representative, Wayne Zimmerman/DigiCat Media:  waynezimmerman@yahoo.com or call 540-667-4063.

Sophos - Changing IT environments - the need for security and control. As the threat landscape changes, IT networks are becoming more complex and perimeters are gradually receding. Cybercriminals invent new ways to exploit human and computer vulnerabilities and insufficiently protected networks continue to come under attack in shorter time scales than ever before. Sophos will help schools protect themselves from viruses, spyware and adware, suspicious files, suspicious behavior and unauthorized VoIP, IM, P2P and gaming software. Special pricing is available to ECESC members. For detailed information, including quotes and evaluations please contact Brenton Newell (Brenton.newell@sophos.com or 781-494-5924).

STI - Education Data Management Solutions - Software Technologies Inc (STI) provides data management solutions for education. Members of the East Central ESC are eligible for a 33% discount off the price of the application software. For pricing, to arrange a demo, or for general questions about the different solutions STI provides, contact Sheila Taylor at the ESC or Dave Couchman of STI. Dave is our Regional Account Executive. You can reach Dave via e-mail (dcouchman@sti-k12.com) or call him at 800.844-0884 x1620. East Central ESC will be providing ongoing professional development by certified STI trainers at our facility and we will host quarterly STI User Group meetings. An STI support specialist will attend each meeting to answer questions and provide the group with updated information about STI products.

Sunburst now provides discounts on software through Educational Resource and ECESC. Follow the link and instructions for available products. For more information call Mike Jones, 1.800.860.4006 or contact Mike through their website: www.educationalresources.com

Symantec Products - ordering information:
1. Issue your purchase order to: ASAP Software, PO Box 95414, Chicago, IL 60694-5414
2. The body of your purchase order should contain: a contact name for the licenses and that person's email address. Also please reference on the purchase order: IN QPA 9414-Symantec, Bell Tech.logix
3. Fax a copy of your ASAP Symantec Purchase Order to Bell Tech.logix at 866.287.3046 attention Juana Younce.
4. Please send a copy of your Indiana State Tax Exempt Certificate with your initial order.
5. All orders must be a minimum of 10 licenses.
6. Bell Tech.logix will place your order with ASAP Software on your behalf. Juana Younce will track your order and can be reached at 866.247.3046.

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Trend Micro - Trend-Micro and Bell Industries have coordinated efforts to offer special pricing on select Trend-Micro Anti-Virus and Web Filtering software at a substantial discount from retail pricing.  Offered under this agreement are the following products:

• OfficeScan Client/Server Edition
• NeatSuite Enterprise
• URL Filtering Add-on for IWSS
• Client/Server/Messaging Suite for Enterprise

To order Trend-Micro products and get pricing information go to http://indianaesc.bellind.com or contact Juana Younce at Bell Industries (866-287-3046 or jyounce@bellind.com) for additional information. Click here for current prices.

Vantage Learning is offering Indiana educators the opportunity to use the award-winning, web-delivered IndianaWRITE! writing program in their classrooms during the 2006-2007 school year for a special, deeply-discounted price. Contact Michelle Cosner at 800.230.2213 ext. 1187 (press "5" then "1187") or 267.756.1187 or email mcosner@vantage.com with "IndianaWRITE!" in the subject line or fax order form to 267.756.1063. Pricing information or product description available.

Waking Minds - CDIAmerica - Waking Minds, Writing is a web-based, supplemental writing program for students who need to develop the ability to express their ideas in writing - an ability that has far-reaching impact across the content areas. ESCs are able to offer a building license for up to 50 students or 100 students to member schools for a 10% discount. 50 student license = $4500 for school (standard $5000) and 100 student license = $9000 for school (standard $10,000). Purchase orders for WM should be issued from the school district to CDI America, Attn: Ismail Kahn, CDI America, Inc. 2150 E Lake Cook Road, Suite 430, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. For more information, you may contact Ismail Khan at 847.808.9299  x 288.

WorldandISchool.com is the Perfect Cross-Curriculum Resource. The rich content on our core-curriculum pages - Social Studies, Language Arts, Science and The Arts  has been written by scholars and experts over the past 22 years.  Our weekly Spanish and ESL programs include reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms.  Unique multimedia presentations cover all 7 New Wonders of the World and more!  Special Collections range from Shedding Light on Islam and American Indian Heritage to Worldwide Folktales, Writers & Writing, and the World of Nature!  Our site also features a Teacher's Guide with over 2,500 Lesson Plans, Crossword Puzzles and more! Preview our site with access code:  Username <iaesc> Password <worldandi>. IAESC members receive our best discounts ever - $314 for HS (reg. $369), $229 for MS (reg. $269), and $144 for ES (reg. $169). Contact us about our great district rates, too! Click here for your IAESC Special Discount Order Form!  Fax completed order form and/or PO to (202)832-5780 or mail to:

The World & I Online 
Contact: Ben Brezner (or if you have questions)
3600 New York Ave, NE
Education Program Manager
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 1(866) 211-6040
Email: education@worldandi.com