2023 BUYERS GUIDE
METAA Chief Technology Officer Certificate Online Course
About the Course:
METAA is offering the METAA Chief Technology Officer Certificate Online Course through Framingham State University. This rigorous 14-week online course will build competencies in the ten essential skills of these three primary categories: Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, Managing Technology & Support Resources. Students will earn 3 Framingham State credits. This course is designed for both prospective and current technology directors.
Coursework consists of readings, activities, online discussion posts, reflections, a final essay, and a project portfolio. Students can expect to work about 5 asynchronous hours per week depending on expertise in the ten skill areas the course covers.
The advantage of working in our online cohort format is the sharing of learning, experience, and expertise in each of the skill areas. With the vital role technology plays in education, this course ensures that students gain the competencies to be included in the central management team in each school or district.
Two Zoom course informational sessions will be offered, one near the beginning of the course and one before the final project is due. These Zoom sessions are optional for students and are meant as forums to ask questions initially about the student expectations of the course and at the end to make sure the requirements of the final project are clear. We are also planning other optional Zoom sessions with guest presenters focusing on specific areas of technology management and integration in Massachusetts.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a course grade. Student’s work will also be evaluated in order to receive the METAA CTO Certificate through the METAA CTO Course Committee’s review of each student’s LiveBinder portfolio and final project. This certificate provides employers verification that they will
be hiring, or have hired, a technology administrator who possesses the vast knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective educational technology leader in the K-12 environment. This certificate is different from other certification programs, like the CoSN CETL certification which requires four years’ experience as a technology director.
Next Course Information:
Pre-Requisite Degrees: A Bachelor or Master’s degree is highly recommended. (Please note that the current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary (DESE) Education Director Certification –Generalist requires a Master’s degree.)
• Course Duration: July 10, 2023 – October 15, 2023
The course consists of 12 weeks of instruction related to the skill areas and two additional weeks allotted for the final project.
• Course Cost: $1500 (non-refundable)
• Location: Online (Students will submit work online weekly – expect about 5 hours of work per week. Students will collaborate asynchronously within the weekly schedule.) When the July 2023 course opens for registration in May/June 2023, you will be emailed the course syllabus, FSU registration process, and METAA payment process for this coming course.
The Course Registration Process is to be completed by June 30, 2023.
Graduate Credits: 3 (through Framingham State University)
Course registration provides access to:
• FSU course site
• CoSN reference materials for one year
• LiveBinder Portfolio
Click here to complete the Course Information Request Form. Please complete the information requested by June 30, 2023.
Email any questions to course instructors: Loretta Cannistraci: lcannistraci@techdirectors.org
OR
Jeff Liberman: jliberman@techdirectors.org
BOARD OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Annamaria Schrimpf
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Jim Sullivan
VICE PRESIDENT
Jean Tower
SECRETARY
Loretta Cannistraci
TREASURER
Mike Minihane
BOARD MEMBERS
Julie Baudreau
Eric Bouvier
Gail Callahan
Aaron Hyre
Jenn Judkins
Jeff Liberman
Dr. Lee McCanne
Steve Ouellette
Jared Perrine
Jonathan Schmid
Colleen Terrill
Stephanie Whitaker
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM METAA
METAA Membership www.techdirectors.org/ membership/
METAA Data Specialists Google Group bit.ly/METAAData
SpecialistsGoogleGroup
METAA Listserv bit.ly/MATech
Directorslistserv
METAA CTO Certificate Online Course learning.techdirectors.org/ metaa-cto-course-online
METAA Consortium Buys www.techdirectors.org/ membership/consortiumbuys
Microsoft Classlink Gaggle SysCloud
As Educational Technology Leaders, we must ensure that we continue guiding the digital learning journey for our students. I am requesting that every Educational Technology Leader make a professional commitment to ensure that you will guide the digital innovations within your school district and continue the conversations at both state and national levels. Identify the hurdles, accelerators, and technology enablers to create a pathway for continued innovation in our schools, embracing traditional and digital methodologies to ensure the best methods coexist and commingle in teaching and learning.
METAA would also like to announce two new initiatives this past year. The “Data Dashboard” which will give us the necessary data to build support at the state level. We have also created a “Mentor Program” for our new colleagues in the role of Educational Technology Administrators in a school district. Additional information can be found in this buyer’s guide.
METAA hopes that the METAA Virtual Buyers guide and the METAA CTO Clinic 2023 will give you additional access to resources to support the digital learning innovation in our schools. I want to thank our sponsors who contributed to this Buyers Guide and made this event possible without cost to attendees.
What can you do to continue this journey? Be a voice and get involved at the national, state, or local levels. Joining the METAA board is an excellent opportunity to stay involved and connected.
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Stephanie Whitaker, METAA CTO Clinic Chair METAA Board Members Laurie Sachs, METAA Operation Assistant Acer 29 Apex Technology Group 34 Bluum 19 ClassLink 18 Clear Touch 16 Deledao 32 Epson America 35 Extreme Networks 19 Fortinet 30 Gaggle 17 Google for Education 35 HUB Tech 14 Infinite Campus 16 Innive 31 Insight Financial Services 29 Integrity 29 Linewize 28 METAA/CoSN 2 METAA Data Dashboard 13 METTA Mentor Program 7 MHEC 30 Ockers Company 32 ParentSquare 33 Pro AV Systems 27 Promethean 28 Teq 6 Visible Body 16 Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. ............... 4 Wyebot .................... 34
Annamaria Schrimpf,
President
CATEGORY INDEX 8 DIRECTORY 20 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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ANNOUNCING MENTOR PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LEADERS
The Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) is pleased to inform you that the METAA Mentorship Program for Educational Technology Leaders will be launched in Summer 2023. The METAA Educational Technology Leader Mentorship Program is designed to foster facilitated mentoring connections to support new and current educational technology leaders in developing and advancing their career skills including:
• Taking an active role in the school district’s long-term strategic and operational goals
• Understanding the educational environment to recognizing how technology enhances the student’s educational experience
• Managing Technology & Supporting Resources
BENEFITS
Educational technology leader mentees will connect with a mentor who can offer insight, advice, and opportunity to advance their skill areas essential to educational technology leaders in K-12 schools/districts. Below are some of the benefits of participating in the mentoring program:
• Sets goals for the mentor/mentee partnership
• Promotes Personal and Professional Development
• Builds Skills and Confidence
• Increases Job Satisfaction and Reduces Turnover
ELIGIBILITY and TIMELINE
• Provides access to Deep Dive sessions offered by CoSN relative to the ten essential skills areas in the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills
• Offers sessions to understand Massachusetts laws and procedures that impact the inclusion of technology
• The Mentor Program is for new or current school/district educational technology leaders.
into teaching and learning in each school district.
• Creates a networking opportunity with other educational technology professionals
• Annual program begins in Summer 2023 and will run for 1 year with an optional extension of one additional year. Each mentoring pair will agree on the goals of the partnership and the frequency of the mentoring meetings.
• One Year Cost: $3000
• Mentors and mentees will communicate remotely, or in person, for about 1½–2 hours per session weekly. As the mentee gains more skills and confidence the pair will meet less frequently, with a minimum of 15 sessions. All sessions are confidential. Mentors and mentees will also participate in sessions with their cohort to explore “Problems of Practice” 3–5 times during the year.
• Additional One Year Cost: $1500
• Mentors and mentees to communicate remotely with a minimum of 6 sessions and check-ins as needed when the mentee requests support in resolving new challenges. All sessions are confidential. There will be an additional 2 sessions with their cohort to explore problems of practice.
There is a limit to the number of mentees accepted in the first cohort of mentors and mentees so make sure to express your interest by applying as soon as possible using the link below.
MENTEE APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete the application at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO0_QMM6qoVViEEkvdSED6iC3J3S2k4ku9IW18Yp6Hl7yUJw/viewform
2. Letter of Recommendation from District Superintendent (can be submitted through link).
3. Current Resume (can be submitted through link).
Other METAA programs that support educational technology leaders:
• METAA CTO Certificate Online Course through Framingham State University
• Massachusetts Technology Director’s Listserv
• Massachusetts Data Specialist’s Listserv
• METAA CTO Clinic (Chief Technology Officers Clinic)
• Consortium Buys
• METAA Data Dashboard of Technology Resources Across Massachusetts
We are excited to establish the mentorships and look forward to working with and supporting you and your organization.
Annamaria Schrimpf, METAA PresidentMETAA 2023 Buyers Guide | 7
State Contracts –Hardware
ITC66 COPIERS, PRINTERS, SCANNERS AND RELATED DEVICES AND SERVICES
Epson America, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 21
5-23 3rd Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tim O’Brien
551-329-7526
timothy.obrien@ea.epson.com
epson.com
Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com www.ifsleasing.com/education
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net www.mhec.net
ITC68 DATA CABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com www.ifsleasing.com/education
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
Ockers Company
MORE ON PAGE 24
48 Leona Drive
Middleboro MA 02346
Jonathan Velozo
508-586-4642
jvelozo@ockers.com www.ockers.com
ITC70 IT ASSET LEASE SERVICES
Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com www.ifsleasing.com/education
ITC71 SECURITY, SURVEILLANCE, MONITORING, AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
Fortinet
MORE ON PAGE 22
140 Federal Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02110
Mike Bracken
518-588-7062
mbracken@fortinet.com www.fortinet.com
Gaggle
MORE ON PAGE 22
5050 Quorum Drive Dallas, TX 75254
Shari Grayson 800-288-7750
shari@gaggle.net
www.gaggle.net
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24 100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
Ockers Company
MORE ON PAGE 24
48 Leona Drive
Middleboro MA 02346
Jonathan Velozo
508-586-4642
jvelozo@ockers.com
www.ockers.com
Whalley Computer Associates, Inc
MORE ON PAGE 26
1 Whalley Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Michael T. Sheil
413-569-4200
wjo.admin@wca.com
https://www.wca.com/
Wyebot, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 26
2 Mt Royal Avenue, Suite 240
Marlborough, MA. 01752
Shaun Faster
508-813-7454
sfoster@wyebot.com
www.wyebot.com
ITC73 IT HARDWARE AND SERVICES
Acer America
MORE ON PAGE 20
1730 N 1st Street, Suite 400 San Jose CA 95112
Lynne Edgehill
508-259-0573
lynne.edgehill@acer.com
www.acer.com
Epson America, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 21
5-23 3rd Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tim O’Brien
551-329-7526
timothy.obrien@ea.epson.com
epson.com
Extreme Networks
MORE ON PAGE 22
9 Northeastern Boulevard
Salem, NH 03079
Jason Bertholdt
603-819-1150
jberthol@extremenetworks.com
www.extremenetworks.com
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Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com www.ifsleasing.com/education
Linewize
MORE ON PAGE 24
1435 W Morehead Street #125 Charlotte, NC 28208
Stephen Mirante 513-310-1130
stephen.mirante@linewize.com www.linewize.com
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net www.mhec.net
Ockers Company
MORE ON PAGE 24
48 Leona Drive
Middleboro MA 02346
Jonathan Velozo
508-586-4642
jvelozo@ockers.com www.ockers.com
Teq
MORE ON PAGE 25
7 Norden Lane Huntington Station, NY 11746
Trevor Peltak
877-455-9369
TrevorPeltak@teq.com www.teq.com
Whalley Computer Associates, Inc
MORE ON PAGE 26
1 Whalley Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Michael T. Sheil 413-569-4200
wjo.admin@wca.com
https://www.wca.com/
State Contracts –Software & Services
ITS60 CLOUD SOLUTIONS
Extreme Networks
MORE ON PAGE 22
9 Northeastern Boulevard Salem, NH 03079
Jason Bertholdt 603-819-1150
jberthol@extremenetworks.com www.extremenetworks.com
Fortinet
MORE ON PAGE 22
140 Federal Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02110
Mike Bracken 518-588-7062
mbracken@fortinet.com
www.fortinet.com
Google for Education
MORE ON PAGE 22
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Brittany Christian 212-565-7037
brittchristian@google.com edu.google.com
Linewize
MORE ON PAGE 24
1435 W Morehead Street #125 Charlotte, NC 28208
Stephen Mirante 513-310-1130
stephen.mirante@linewize.com
www.linewize.com
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1 Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
ITS69 MANAGED PRINT SERVICES
Epson America, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 21
5-23 3rd Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tim O’Brien
551-329-7526
timothy.obrien@ea.epson.com
epson.com
Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com
www.ifsleasing.com/education
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
ITS75 SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
ClassLink
MORE ON PAGE 21
45 E Madison Avenue, Suite 7 Clifton, NJ 07011
Bob Chappell
862-225-1506
bchappell@classlink.com
www.classlink.com
Clear Touch
MORE ON PAGE 21
1100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Greenville, SC 29607
Phil Silverstein
860-670-1998
psilverstein@getcleartouch.com
www.getcleartouch.com
METAA 2023 Buyers Guide | 9 CATEGORY INDEX
Deledao
MORE ON PAGE 21
3561 Homestead Road, Suite 424 Santa Clara, CA 95051
Jasen Whetstone
469-525-5028
jasen.whetstone@deledao.com www.deledao.com
Fortinet
MORE ON PAGE 22
140 Federal Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02110
Mike Bracken
518-588-7062
mbracken@fortinet.com www.fortinet.com
Google for Education
MORE ON PAGE 22
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043
Brittany Christian 212-565-7037 brittchristian@google.com edu.google.com
Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com www.ifsleasing.com/education
Linewize
MORE ON PAGE 24
1435 W Morehead Street #125 Charlotte, NC 28208
Stephen Mirante 513-310-1130
stephen.mirante@linewize.com www.linewize.com
Teq
MORE ON PAGE 25
7 Norden Lane Huntington Station, NY 11746
Trevor Peltak
877-455-9369
TrevorPeltak@teq.com www.teq.com
Wyebot, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 26
2 Mt Royal Avenue, Suite 240 Marlborough, MA. 01752
Shaun Faster
508-813-7454
sfoster@wyebot.com www.wyebot.com
ITS77 IT STAFF AUGMENTATION
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1 Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian 508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net www.mhec.net
ITS78 DATA AND CYBERSECURITY
ClassLink
MORE ON PAGE 21
45 E Madison Avenue, Suite 7 Clifton, NJ 07011
Bob Chappell 862-225-1506
bchappell@classlink.com
www.classlink.com
Fortinet
MORE ON PAGE 22
140 Federal Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02110
Mike Bracken
518-588-7062
mbracken@fortinet.com
www.fortinet.com
HUB Tech
MORE ON PAGE 23
44 Norfolk Avenue South Easton, MA 02375
Paul Shiff
508-238-9887
pshiff@hubtech.com
www.hubtech .com
Insight Financial Services
MORE ON PAGE 23
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com
www.ifsleasing.com/education
Linewize
MORE ON PAGE 24
1435 W Morehead Street #125 Charlotte, NC 28208
Stephen Mirante
513-310-1130
stephen.mirante@linewize.com
www.linewize.com
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
Teq
MORE ON PAGE 25
7 Norden Lane
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Trevor Peltak
877-455-9369
TrevorPeltak@teq.com
www.teq.com
State Contracts –Telecommunications
ITT72 CATEGORY
2-9 NETWORK SERVICES, COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES & RELATED EQUIPMENT
Extreme Networks
MORE ON PAGE 22
9 Northeastern Boulevard
Salem, NH 03079
Jason Bertholdt
603-819-1150
jberthol@extremenetworks.com
www.extremenetworks.com
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INDEX
CATEGORY
Fortinet
MORE ON PAGE 22
140 Federal Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02110
Mike Bracken
518-588-7062
mbracken@fortinet.com www.fortinet.com
HUB Tech
MORE ON PAGE 23
44 Norfolk Avenue South Easton, MA 02375
Paul Shiff
508-238-9887
pshiff@hubtech.com www.hubtech.com
Integrity
MORE ON PAGE 24
65 W. Boston Post Road Marlborough, MA 01752
David Krongard
508-624-4474
dave@integrity-learning.com www.integrity-learning.com
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1 Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net www.mhec.net
Ockers Company
MORE ON PAGE 24
48 Leona Drive
Middleboro MA 02346
Jonathan Velozo
508-586-4642
jvelozo@ockers.com www.ockers.com
Teq
MORE ON PAGE 25
7 Norden Lane Huntington Station, NY 11746
Trevor Peltak
877-455-9369
TrevorPeltak@teq.com www.teq.com
Whalley Computer Associates, Inc
MORE ON PAGE 26
1 Whalley Way Southwick, MA 01077
Michael T. Sheil 413-569-4200
wjo.admin@wca.com https://www.wca.com/
Wyebot, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 26
2 Mt Royal Avenue, Suite 240 Marlborough, MA. 01752
Shaun Faster
508-813-7454
sfoster@wyebot.com www.wyebot.com
State Contracts –Office and Educational Supplies and Services
OFF44 PRINT, COPY & MAIL SERVICES, AND PRINTED PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24 100 University Drive, Suite 1 Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
OFF38 OFFICE, SCHOOL AND LIBRARY FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES & INSTALLATION STATEWIDE
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1 Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
OFF50 AUDIO, VIDEO, MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & SERVICES (REPLACED OFF40)
Clear Touch
MORE ON PAGE 21
1100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
Phil Silverstein
860-670-1998
psilverstein@getcleartouch.com
www.getcleartouch.com
Epson America, Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 21
5-23 3rd Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tim O’Brien
551-329-7526
timothy.obrien@ea.epson.com
epson.com
HUB Tech
MORE ON PAGE 23
44 Norfolk Avenue
South Easton, MA 02375
Paul Shiff
508-238-9887
pshiff@hubtech.com
www.hubtech.com
MHEC
MORE ON PAGE 24
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250
jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
Pro AV Systems
MORE ON PAGE 25
275 Billerica Road, Suite 3
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Adrienne Blasioli
978-692-5111
adrienne@proavsi.com
www.proavsi.com
METAA 2023 Buyers Guide | 11 CATEGORY INDEX
Promethean
MORE ON PAGE 25
70 Hall Hill Road
Somers CT 06071
203-994-1811
Geoffrey Allison
geoffrey.allison@outlook.com prometheanworld.com
Whalley Computer Associates, Inc
MORE ON PAGE 26
1 Whalley Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Michael T. Sheil
413-569-4200
wjo.admin@wca.com
www.wca.com
Visible Body
MORE ON PAGE 26
492 Old Connecticut Path Suite 501 Framingham, MA 01701
508-768-5088
Desiree Hassan
desiree.hassan@visiblebody.com www.visiblebody.com
Additional Categories
NASPO; RI DIVISION OF PURCHASES; PARTNERSHIP W/OMNIA
Apex Technology Group
MORE ON PAGE 20
135 Beaver Street Waltham, MA 02452
Kyle Ratté 401-680-4611
kratte@apextechgroup.com www.apextechgroup.com
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
ParentSquare
MORE ON PAGE 25
6144 Calle Real #200a Goleta, CA, 93118
Ben Craft 888-996-4156
ben.craft@parentsquare.com
www.parentsquare.com
CDW PARTNERSHIP
Teq
MORE ON PAGE 25
7 Norden Lane
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Trevor Peltak 877-455-9369
TrevorPeltak@teq.com
www.teq.com
SOFTWARE AND SERVICES/CLOUD SOLUTIONS/DATA - AVAILABLE VIA CARAHSOFT
Innive Inc.
MORE ON PAGE 23
5717 Legacy Drive, Suite 250 Plano, TX 75024-4246
Patrick Pierce 813-364-0333
ppierce@inniveinc.com
www.k12360.com
COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS)
Infinite Campus
MORE ON PAGE 23
70 Suffolk Court
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Rachel Kohler
631-356-5177
rkohler@customtech.com
www.infinitecampus.com
TIPS, PEPPM, NCPA
Bluum
MORE ON PAGE 20
4675 E Cotton Center Boulevard Ste. 155 Phoenix, AZ 85040
Jennifer Nock
416-358-6580
Jennifer.Nock@Bluum.com
https://www.bluum.com/
MHEC CONTRACT # MC14-F19, TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT LEASING
Insight Financial Services
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611 Anton Blvd Suite 700 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Sean Fisher
718-913-4780
sfisher@ifsleasing.com
www.ifsleasing.com/education
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METAA DATA DASHBOARD
Data Dashboard District/School Participation Form
METAA’s most current project is the design of a data dashboard to collect ed tech-related resources across school districts. The data dashboard gives a window into the extensive resources used within your school and across school districts throughout the state. Once populated by each school district, the data dashboard will be an invaluable resource. We need each school district to participate in populating their information. Although it will take some time upfront, it will benefit all moving forward.
We need you! Please click the link above so you will receive your spreadsheets to populate and access the METAA Data Dashboard. Once registered and your school district information is populated, you will be able to access the entire dashboard. One person per district which should be the Ed Tech Director or designee.
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Student Safety That Saves Lives
Gaggle Safety Management
Protects students and ensure their well-being with the most proactive tool in digital safety.
Students across the country are struggling. The current crisis in student mental health is causing school districts to become more proactive in monitoring and providing services to support those in need.
What Is Gaggle?
Gaggle analyzes and reviews student content on school-issued accounts, alerting school officials when students show signs of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, threats of violence, and other harmful situations.
SAFETY IN THREE PHASES
Content Analysis
Machine learning technology flags concerning content in students’ school-issued accounts for review and blocks potentially harmful content
Expert Review
Flagged content is reviewed by a minimum of two tiers of Gaggle safety experts in order to verify the content, understand the context, and determine the level of severity
Rapid Response
In severe situations, districtappointed contacts are immediately notified by phone, even after standard business hours
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Download our 2021-22 Student Safety Report “We know that we’ve saved lives, we’ve prevented suicides, we’ve prevented self-harm, and we’ve given investigative tips to stop other things from occurring in our district,” said Larry Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and Executive Director of Public Safety & School Security of Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Johnson said they are a proud user of Gaggle and will continue to use it. “Without question, having Gaggle in place has helped us a lot,” he said. “We have to put ourselves in the position to help kids. It’s hardware, it’s software, but it’s heartware that’s going to save the lives of our kids. And Gaggle gives us an opportunity to check into the heartware of a kid.” incidents130K+ involving violence toward others 8,455 warranted an immediate call to prevent a potential incident 152% increase in imminent threats to students from the prior year 454K+ student safety incidents requiring district attention 26% ncrease n incidents compared to the 2020–21 school year Student Safety Incidents Increased by 26% 2020–2021 2021–2022 359,363 incidents 454,022 incidents During the 2021–22 School Year, THROUGH THE GAGGLE LENS The State of
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METAA Mentor Program
The Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) is pleased to inform you that the METAA Mentorship Program for Educational Technology Leaders will be launched in Summer 2023.
The METAA Educational Technology Leader Mentorship Program is designed to foster facilitated mentoring connections to support new and current educational technology leaders in developing and advancing their career skills including:
• Taking an active role in the school district’s longterm strategic and operational goals
• Understanding the educational environment to recognize how technology enhances the student’s educational experience
• Managing Technology & Supporting Resources
Read more on page 7 or find additional information at www.techdirectors.org/learning/metaa-mentor-program/
Apex Technology Group
135 Beaver Street, Suite 450 Waltham, MA 02452
Established in 1998 and operated in the USA. Apex’s IT engineers are certified with Microsoft, Cisco, Aruba, Dell, Apple, HP, Google, Palo Alto, Barracuda. Apex services include IT strategy, network design, procurement, project management, installation and ongoing support.
Apex’s approach is customer-centric, with a proven track record of providing higher IT service levels at a reduced operating cost. At Apex, we are big enough to handle any IT problem, and small enough to provide custom support solutions to fit any environment. Apex is an E-Rate Service Provider.
Kyle Ratté
401-680-4611 | kratte@apextechgroup.com
www.apextechgroup.com
Acer America
1730 N 1st Street, Suite 400
San Jose CA 95112
Acer’s Commitment to Education Has Set the Standard in Device Lifecycle Management. The global pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital devices and remote learning making the management of all these new devices even more critical for a successful 1:1 program. Acer understands the importance of device lifecycle management and offers a robust set of education-focused programs to help support our customers every step of the way. Through a partnership with Acer, you can further reduce operating costs and improve the productivity of your computers.
Lynne Edgehill
508-259-0573 | lynne.edgehill@acer.com www.acer.com
Bluum
4675 E Cotton Center Boulevard
Ste. 155 Phoenix, AZ 85040
At Bluum, everything we do is driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to a great education. By empowering educators and students with technology, we’re creating a fast track to a world where every child is equipped with the knowledge to reach their highest potential. Within every educator, there is a desire to leave the world a better place. We firmly believe teachers inspire human potential, cultivating curiosity and confidence while giving students the opportunity to create a better future. This creates a ripple effect that can transform generations. Bluum was founded on the premise that access to education is the catalyst for human progress, and we’ve made it our mission to improve learning and make it more accessible. We believe that those who embrace the natural synergies between education and technology can help nurture the appetite for learning, prompting lifelong growth in the classroom and beyond.
Jennifer Nock
416-358-6580 | Jennifer.Nock@Bluum.com
www.bluum.com
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ClassLink
45 E Madison Avenue, Suite 7 Clifton, NJ 07011
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 18 million students and staff in over 2,400 school systems. Visit www. classlink.com to learn more.
Bob Chappell
862-225-1506 | bchappell@classlink.com
www.classlink.com
Clear Touch
1100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
Clear Touch® is committed to our customers, the reliability of our products, and our industry-leading innovation have paved the way for our growth. Clear Touch® develops products for education, business, and government including multi-touch interactive panels, software suites, and accessories. Clear Touch is also an exclusive reseller of Clear Digital products.
Phil Silverstein
860-670-1998 | psilverstein@getcleartouch.com
www.getcleartouch.com
Deledao
3561 Homestead Road, Suite 424
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Deledao brings a new way of using AI technology in the K12 instructional landscape. The goal: defeating digital distractions and helping students learn to self-regulate. Powered by its real-time AI, the Deledao solution scans each webpages students visit and automatically blocks or blurs distracting content. This way, students use school devices as intended – for learning!
Jasen Whetstone
469-525-5028 | jasen.whetstone@deledao.com
www.deledao.com
Epson America, Inc.
5-23 3rd Street
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Epson’s award-winning education solutions are designed to empower teachers to rise above digital distractions and deliver interactive, creative and laser-focused learning environments with super-flexible, low-maintenance and budget-conscious technology. Specifically designed with educators in mind, Epson laser displays deliver big, bright, immersive learning experiences to captivate, engage and inspire every student in the room - without compromising whiteboard space. Epson’s interactive presentation display and projector technologies make bright, collaborative learning environments a reality.
Tim O’Brien
551-329-7526 | timothy.obrien@ea.epson.com
epson.com
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Extreme Networks
9 Northeastern Boulevard Salem, NH 03079
Progress is achieved when we connect — allowing us to learn, understand, create, and grow. Extreme Networks make connecting simple and easy with effortless networking experiences that enable educators to advance and improve learning outcomes. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. With a culture of agility, we anticipate the needs of educators and their students as they develop. Over 20,000 schools and universities globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate the digital transformation of education and deliver progress like never before.
Jason Bertholdt
603-819-1150 | berthol@extremenetworks.com
www.extremenetworks.com
Gaggle
5050 Quorum Drive, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75254
Gaggle is the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. Our mission is to help ensure the safety and well-being of all students, supporting school districts in proactively identifying those who are struggling. Everything we do is steeped in helping districts see the early warning signs so they can take action to protect their students from harming themselves or others—before it’s too late.
The Gaggle solution uses an effective combination of artificial intelligence and trained safety experts to provide real-time analysis and review of students’ use of the district’s online collaboration platforms for email and schoolwork. We offer administrators, teachers, and parents the peace of mind that students are being protected—24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Gaggle’s intricate balance between student safety and student privacy has K-12 districts across the United States using Gaggle year after year.
Shari Grayson | 800-288-7750 | shari@gaggle.net
www.gaggle.net
Fortinet
140 Federal Street, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02110
With Fortinet, K-12 school districts can build a fully integrated security platform that extends across the entire security infrastructure, from endpoints to cloud applications and services. School districts with third-party partner solutions can seamlessly integrate them into the Fortinet Security Fabric with open application programming interfaces (APIs) and Fortinet Fabric Connectors. Contact us today for an initial discussion.
Mike Bracken518-588-7062 | mbracken@fortinet.com www.fortinet.com
Google for Education
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
At Google for Education, we enable every leader to bring innovation to their institutions at scale, empower every educator by giving them simple, assistive tools, and equip every student with the tools they need to be successful.
Brittany Christian 212-565-7037 | brittchristian@google.com
edu.google.com
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HUB Tech
44 Norfolk Avenue
South Easton, MA 02375
HUB Tech has been a trusted IT Solutions Provider for K-12 for over 30 years. As a trusted advisor, we help build, implement, and manage your infrastructure while delivering cost effective solutions for your school districts that last beyond industry expectations. Led by our highly skilled management team and staffed by a badged, certified, and trained team of architects, support engineers, and technicians, we work beside you to ensure you have a strategy that allows you to transform your Information infrastructure and security posture to keep up with the needs of your school district and your users. We have developed proprietary tools and strategies that have enabled us to lower cost and increase the quality of service to our K-12 client base. Our mission is simple – to take full ownership for all that we do, to protect those who trust in us, and to make lifelong clients from every customer contact.
Paul Shiff
508-238-9887 | pshiff@hubtech.com
www.hubtech.com
Innive Inc.
5717 Legacy Dr, Suite 250 Plano, TX 75024-4246
Innive K12 360° supports data-informed decision making. Innive K12 360° solutions, ranging from data ingestion to customized analytics, securely aggregate and harmonize data from district systems and transform them for actionable analysis and ad hoc reporting. Innive’s solutions ensure district and school leaders have secure access to data and role-based analytics to inform their day-to-day activities and support district goals. Identify trends and opportunity gaps without the need for spreadsheets.
Patrick Pierce
813-364-0333 | ppierce@inniveinc.com
www.k12360.com
Infinite Campus
70 Suffolk Court
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Infinite Campus is a comprehensive K-12 student information system (SIS) with real-time access to administration, instruction, communication, curriculum, reporting and analysis, data warehousing functionality and more. As the most trusted name in student information, Infinite Campus manages 8 million students in 45 states through schools, school districts, regional consortia, state departments of education and the federal government. Since our founding in 1993, our mission has been to Transform K12 Education®. We are dedicated to providing solutions that help schools run more efficiently, allow teachers to spend more time with students, and encourage students to rediscover the joy of learning.
Rachel Kohler631-356-5177 | rkohler@customtech.com
www.infinitecampus.com
Insight Financial Services
611 Anton Blvd Suite 700 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
With all of the key initiatives for new technology and 1:1 programs, building a sustainable IT budget for years to come is more important than ever. Partner with IFS and build a custom leasing program that will enhance both teaching and learning within your school district. With an IFS leasing program, you will be able to standardize equipment among administration, teachers and students, align lease schedules with your school year, access our online asset and lease management system, simplify equipment return/ future refreshes and maximize one-time funding.
Sean Fisher718-913-4780 | sfisher@ifsleasing.com
https://www.ifsleasing.com/education/
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Integrity
65 W. Boston Post Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
Integrity Learning Solutions is a Massachusetts-based education technology partner focused on secure Internet connectivity, education data management and analytics, and other mission-critical teaching and learning technologies.
David Krongard
508-624-4474 | dave@integrity-learning.com
www.integrity-learning.com
Linewize 8880 W 1000 S
At Linewize, we are helping to lead the digital transformation for children within schools and at home. We provide cutting-edge technology that helps school districts and parents keep their kids safe and secure online, on any device, by delivering both cloud-based and on-site solutions for web filtering, classroom management, and student safety. Leveraging our industry-leading technology, Linewize protects thousands of school districts and millions of children worldwide. Our technology is designed and supported by former K12 IT Admins and industry experts to ensure that we meet the unique challenges of the modern learning environments our clients face.
Stephen Mirante
513-310-1130 | stephen.mirante@linewize.com
www.linewize.com
MHEC
100 University Drive, Suite 1
Amherst,
MA 01002
MHEC is a not-for-profit Group Purchasing Organization. Our contracts make purchasing simple for our 2500+ members in K-12, Municipalities, Higher Education, Libraries, & other not-for-profit sectors. Our savvy team has over 300 collective years of experience in understanding the needs of those who buy. We have been creating diverse contracts for over 45 years. Our information technology contracts offer a broad range of software, hardware, cloud, networking, cyber security, and other key products and services. Ask about our F22 Value Added Resellers contract and the unparallel savings opportunities it offers. Membership is free and easy for qualified organizations.
Janet Garabedian
508-320-2250 | jgarabedian@mhec.net
www.mhec.net
Ockers
48 Leona Drive
Middleboro MA 02346
The Ockers Company began its remarkable business equipment history over a 100 years ago as an office automation dealer selling typewriters and adding machines. Business technology evolved and so did our capabilities, services and reputation for reliable solutions and fair dealings. Nowadays, Ockers is considered New England’s premier, value-added Information Technology solution provider with headquarters in Brockton, Ma.
Jonathan Velozo
508-586-4642 | jvelozo@ockers.com
www.ockers.com
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ParentSquare
6144 Calle Real #200a Goleta, CA, 93118
ParentSquare is relied upon by millions of educators and families for unified, effective school communications. With the only fully integrated school websites and communications platform, ParentSquare provides schools everything they need to engage with their families and community. Supported by visual dashboards, schools can see all their family interactions. The platform features translation to more than 120 languages, and manages connections across voice, mobile, web and social media, ensuring equitable communication. ParentSquare, founded in 2011, is based in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn more at http:// www.parentsquare.com
Ben Craft
888-996-4156 | ben.craft@parentsquare.com
www.parentsquare.com
Pro AV Systems
275 Billerica Road, Suite 3
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Pro AV Systems is New England’s leading full-service audio visual integrator, with offices in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As technology continues advancing rapidly, we pride ourselves on leveraging over 100 years of combined experience to deliver unparalleled design, engineering, and certified installation for conference rooms, classrooms, theaters, stadiums, and more. Experience our passion, knowledge, and dedication as we work with you to develop efficient work spaces that will delight and astound you and your audience. Whether you are looking for a onetouch video conferencing room or a full scale auditorium AV system, you can trust us to understand your needs and exceed your expectations.
Adrienne Blasioli
978-692-5111 | adrienne@proavsi.com
www.proavsi.com
Promethean
70 Hall Hill Road Somers, CT 06071
Promethean is the world market share leader in interactive panel technology, which helps to integrate curriculum for celebrative learning in front of the classroom.
Geoffrey Allison
203-994-1811 | geoffrey.allison@outlook.com
prometheanworld.com
Teq
7 Norden Lane
Huntington Station, NY 11746
At Teq, we ensure your students are given the tools that inspire curiosity, promote critical-thinking, and encourage growth. We provide the means — with our STEM catalogue of over 30 integrative products — the application — with iBlocks, our project-based learning pathways — and the training — with OTIS for Educators, our online professional development resource — to drive success for students and educators alike. We offer an effective blend of technology and instruction that supports the ever-changing educational climate and sparks the “Complete Thought.”
Trevor Peltak
877-455-9369 | TrevorPeltak@teq.com
www.teq.com
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Visible Body
492 Old Connecticut Path Suite 501, Framingham, MA 01701
Visible Body’s best-in-class 3D biology and AR human anatomy and physiology apps, labs, and teaching and learning platforms improve in-class and online education outcomes while making learning anatomy easy and fun. Visible Body’s Courseware platform integrates with Canvas and Blackboard and allows instructors to assign autograded labs and homework, customize 3D models and flashcards, and easily share them with students.
Read how students and professors feel about Visible Body: visiblebody.com/customer-stories.
Desiree Hassan508-768-5088 | desiree.hassan@visiblebody.com
www.visiblebody.com
Wyebot, Inc.
2 Mt Royal Avenue, Suite 240
Marlborough, MA. 01752
Wyebot is the leader in AI-Driven WiFi automation, leveraging AI technology to end the time-consuming, manual process of network optimization; restoring time, money, and energy to IT teams and their schools. We proactively alert schools to network issues, empowering IT to address problems before students and teachers are affected. Support Learning with High-Performing, ProblemFree WiFi Networks The Wireless Intelligence Platform™ (WIP)
Shaun Faster
508-813-7454 | sfoster@wyebot.com
www.wyebot.com
Whalley Computer Associates, Inc
1 Whalley Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Whalley Computer Associates has been a technology leader for over 40 years. Founded by an educator with educators in mind, WCA has remained one of the leading technology providers in the Northeast for one simple reason-we put our customers first. It drives everything we do; from our data center, professional, cloud and networking services to staff augmentation and training and more, the team at WCA is here to support all your technology needs. We are driven to connect your students, teachers, and districts to the technology of today and tomorrow. Everyone at WCA, from our dedicated Account Executives to our Professional Services team, are invested in linking you with the technology you need with the pricing and service you deserve.
Michael
T. Sheil413-569-4200 | wjo.admin@wca.com
www.wca.com
METAA Data Dashboard
METAA’s most current project is the design of a data dashboard to collect ed tech-related resources across school districts. The data dashboard gives a window into the extensive resources used within your school and across school districts throughout the state. Once populated by each school district, the data dashboard will be an invaluable resource. We need each school district to participate in populating their information. Although it will take some time upfront, it will benefit all moving forward.
Read more on page 13 or sign up here: Data Dashboard District/School Participation Form
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ACER STUDENT eLEARNING REPAIR PROGRAM
This model-specific program supports education accounts by offering students an opportunity to learn to repair select Acer computers. Qualified students can gain practical work experience assisting campus IT staff with hardware repairs.
Your School Connected ... with Integrity!
Integrity provides innovative, integrated, and cost-effective technology as a service.
Our programs and services include:
Network Infrastructure and Connectivity
Data Management and Analytics
School Safety and Security
Teaching and Learning Technologies
For More Info Contact: Lynne Edgehill lynne.edgehill@acer.com
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for education
WE TRAIN STUDENTS IN HARDWARE REPAIRS Interactive eLearning • Videos Resource material • Assessments to advance Learning Path • Component Overview • Component Replacement Post RepairQA Testing • Hardware ID Reconfiguration Final assessment administered by local staff Only forstudents who have passed all online tests Demonstrate competency
MHEC is a not-for-profit Group Purchasing Organization with over 50 EDGAR compliant contracts for: cities & towns | k-12 | higher ed | libraries
MEMBER BENEFITS
VALUE: free membership▪average annual savings of 35%
EASE OF USE: no multiple quotes▪no bidding no thresholds
GREAT SELECTION: over 50 contracts
TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTS OFFERING:
F22: IT VALUE-ADDED RESELLERS
This contract is the result of a joint collaborative effort between MHEC and the University of Massachusetts UPST to solidify the negotiation and contractual benefits for the University and all MHEC members. The contract offers full service benefits from four strategic partners of IT products and services: CDW; Connections; WEI; and Whalley Computers. VAR contract pricing is approximately 13.5% below current competitively bid pricing by UMass.
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F07: COPIERS, DIGITAL DUPLICATORS, FAX Copiers
F12: MOBILE SERVICES
Cellular Fleet Services ▪ Hardware & Install▪Cellular Services & Devices▪Cellular Services & Devices Options▪Cellular Services
F14: NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Cloud Based Services▪Conferencing Services▪Connectivity/ Bandwidth Services▪Data Backup▪Data Center Services▪Fiber Services▪Firewall▪Hosting Services▪Managed Services▪
Network Monitoring & Performance▪Vulnerability Assessment▪Web Hosting
S03: IT PROJECT SERVICES
Network Mgt▪Analytics▪Cyber Security▪Workstation security▪
Software appraisal & tax▪Chrome Mgt Console▪Cloud services
▪Database Mgt System▪Analytics▪CAD▪Disaster Recovery▪
Learning Mgt Systems▪Operating System▪Software-patch Mgt▪ School ERP▪ Systems Mgt
To learn more contact: Janet Garabedian Business Development Manager jgarabedian@mhec.net ▪ 413-992-2578
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Printers▪A/V▪Photography & Videography▪Lighting▪ Staging▪Recording▪Projection▪TVs▪Video Conferencing
SOFTWARE
▪Microsoft 365▪ Network Mgt▪Analytics▪Antivrus/Security▪Cyber Security▪Scholarship Mgt Database Mgt System▪ Accounting▪Customer Service▪Cloud Solutions▪Connective Government▪Electronic Signature▪Graphic Design▪Identity Theft▪Learning Mgt Systems▪Public Safety▪Course Licensing
Adobe
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE Printers▪Laptops▪Computers▪Monitors▪Tablets▪Netbooks▪ Warranties▪
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▪Network Security▪Networking Equipment▪Peripherals &
▪Onsite
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▪Managed Print Services▪Microfilm▪Mobotix ▪Nuvera Digital Production Systems▪Office Digital
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Scanners
Document Mgt
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Print
Records Mgt Toner Program
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Track indicators to inform progress on the district’s strategic goals.
Centrally monitor key performance indicators from multiple sources and view actionable, up-to-date student achievement data aligned with goals.
Demonstrate your district’s commitment to transparency.
Clear metrics, graphs, maps, and reports in an easy-to-use portal help convey your message to the community.
Quickly generate actionable insights with self-service analytics.
Eliminate the intensive manual tasks that are necessary for data to be analyzed and get started using the data right away.
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District 360°: Executive Dashboard
Community 360°: Open Data Dashboard
K12 360° Datasets
K12360@inniveinc.com (813) 364-0333
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METAA 2023 Buyers Guide | 33 “A robust system that solves many of our communication dilemmas including translation.” Janice Weitbrecht Administrator, Braintree Public Schools The Modern Platform for Family Engagement Ben Craft Regional Director ben.craft@parentsquare.com 704.942.7410 BOOK MY CALENDAR
Apex's IT engineers are certified with Microsoft, Cisco, Aruba, Dell, Apple, HP, Google, Palo Alto, Barracuda.
Apex services include IT strategy, network design, procurement, project management, installation and ongoing support
METAA Mentor Program
The Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association (METAA) is pleased to inform you that the METAA Mentorship Program for Educational Technology Leaders will be launched in Summer 2023.
The METAA Educational Technology Leader Mentorship Program is designed to foster facilitated mentoring connections to support new and current educational technology leaders in developing and advancing their career skills including:
• Taking an active role in the school district’s longterm strategic and operational goals
• Understanding the educational environment to recognize how technology enhances the student’s educational experience
• Managing Technology & Supporting Resources
Read more on page 7 or find additional information at www.techdirectors.org/learning/metaa-mentor-program/
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C O M P L E T E I T S O L U T I O N S
www apextechgroup com
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