June Vendor Promos!

Our June vendor promos are here! See the latest and greatest from our fabulous vendor partners. Content is added throughout the month.

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Art Safety Supplies and Protective Gear

Shop Art safety supplies and protective gear from Blick Art Materials!

Included in their catalog of 110,000+ art products, BLICK offers a wealth of health and safety resourceshealth and safety resources to support your creative pursuits.  Shop our selection of Art Safety Supplies at dickblick.com/categories/studio/safety.  

Be sure to use code QD20AEP during checkout.

Using the AEA Purchasing/AEPA contract, Iowa schools can save up to 20% discount on most items and receive FREE SHIPPING on most orders of $49 or more after discounts (some exclusions apply).

For product info or to request a quote, contact:

Blick Art Materials
Megan Miller

RegionEquotes@dickblick.com

www.dickblick.com

Contract #AEPA 022.5-B (Industrial Arts & Career and Tech Supplies)

Contract #AEPA 023-D (School & Instructional Supplies)

SchoolsPLP - Now Iowa DE Approved!

SchoolsPLP is thrilled to announce that they have received official approval from the Iowa Department of Education to provide online course content for virtual instruction in accordance with Iowa Code 281—15.5(256). This approval underscores their commitment to delivering high-quality education through innovative digital platforms and aligns with the regulations outlined in Iowa's educational framework.

Under Iowa Code 281—15.5(2), schools have the discretion to utilize approved private providers for online learning programs, taking into account factors such as necessity, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. With the approval of SchoolsPLP, schools and districts across Iowa now have access to the most engaging & comprehensive online learning platform that meets the rigorous standards set forth by the Iowa Department of Education.

Earlier this year, AEA Purchasing and SchoolsPLP announced their partnership which includes contracted pricing for school districts in Iowa.  

What is SchoolsPLP:

• Used for credit recovery, virtual programs, adult education, virtual instructional services, success programs, certifications, and more!
• SchoolsPLP Curriculum – Where Netflix Meets Education – the most engaging on-line curriculum on the market today.
• Over 1,800 courses, including 500+ CTE (Career and Technical Education)/Elective/Certification courses
• Approved Partner of Iowa AEA Purchasing

Upcoming Webinar
Join SchoolsPLP on May 14th to learn more about how the program can enhance your institution's online instruction offerings. This event will provide an opportunity to explore the platform, interact with their team, and discover the benefits of partnering with SchoolsPLP for virtual instruction.

Date: May 14th, 12:00 – 1:00 (CTS)
Register Here:  https://educationaldesignsolutions.com/schoolsplp-reg/
Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7115295042?omn=83436490611

For more information or to start your conversation with SchoolsPLP, contact:

Aaron Eusterwiemann
Educational Design Solutions
Contract #AEPA 024-C
913-424-2128
aarone@educationaldesignsolutions.com
https://educationaldesignsolutions.com

Demco - Transforming Dozens of Classrooms at Once

Demco - Transforming Dozens of Classrooms at Once!

A whirlwind process with outstanding results...

Located in the picturesque city of Oceanside, CA, OUSD faced an all-too-common dilemma: the outdated furniture in its schools was a learning roadblock. The 9,000 students in the district needed more equitable and effective learning environments before the next school year began — an enormous task for just 12 weeks.

Outfitting dozens of classrooms across 15 schools (three of which were located on Camp Pendleton military base) was deemed nearly impossible by most of OUSD’s potential project partners. Luckily, Demco embraced the challenge. Dr. Andrea Norman, Associate Superintendent of Business Services, says, “Demco came out heads above the rest because of the services that they were able to offer.”

According to Dr. Norman, the project “could not have gone better because of the planning and direction from Demco.” With visionary designs guided by OUSD educators and the on-time delivery of 25,000 pieces of flexible furniture, teachers say their jobs are “so much easier,” “students feel like they matter,” and it’s “made a huge improvement for students and their learning.”

Watch video and shop PK-12!

Did you know that under the AEA Purchasing/AEPA partnership, Demco provides school furniture at a discounted rate to Iowa schools? To learn more about the contract, contact:

Demco
Andrea Jones
Contract #AEPA 022-A, Bid # C10903
AndreaJ@demco.com
https://www.demco.com/

School Spirit Show Invitation & Registration

AEA Purchasing is excited to officially invite you and your staff to our 2024 SCHOOL SPIRIT SHOWS!

Mark your calendar: 

August 7, 2024 - Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport Conference Center

OR 

August 9, 2024 - DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

Please RSVP here (no later than June 21st) to allow the vendors to plan samples accordingly. 

Are you planning on staying overnight? If so, both venues offer on-site hotels & are close to several other hotel options as well. 

Hotel reservations can be made directly with each location.  

Holiday Inn Airport Des Moines (515) 287-2400
Special rate of $119 available if booked by July 16, simply mention AEA Food Show when reserving.

DoubleTree By Hilton Cedar Rapids (319) 731-4444
Guests can ask for the Promotional Code FWB – or use this on our website - they will receive a 10% discount on rooms.