Webinar: Online Learning with SchoolsPLP

Learn how SchoolsPLP approaches On-Line Learning plus preview the new SchoolsPLP Curriculum where Netflix meets Education!

Join us on March 6th to see how SchoolsPLP addresses Credit Recovery and Virtual Instruction.

In this session, we will be previewing the new SchoolsPLP Curriculum where Netflix meets Education.

What is SchoolsPLP:

• Used for Credit Recovery, Virtual Programs, Alternative Education, Virtual Instructional Services, Success Programs, Certifications, and more!
• Over 1,900 courses, including 500+ CTE/Elective/Certification Courses
• Multiple Instructional Design Models: If a student struggles with their assigned course, transition to an alternative instructional designed course without compromising grades or time worked.
• AEA Purchasing Approved Partner (contract #AEPA IFB 024-C)

New Customer License – Educators tell us that one of their biggest concerns about a new program is the transition. To make that easier we offer a New Customer License:

• Set-up, training, and onboarding can be done now (i.e., March - April - May)
• Pay for program on next budget cycle
• When you start fall classes (or summer schools), just register kids as training will already be done

Learn more by joining us: March 6th, 12:00 – 1:00 (CTS)
Register Here: https://educationaldesignsolutions.com/schoolsplp-reg/
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7115295042?omn=82321991965 

To start your conversation with SchoolsPLP, contact:

Aaron Eusterwiemann
Educational Design Solutions
913-424-2128
aarone@educationaldesignsolutions.com
www.educationaldesignsolutions.com

Other Upcoming Sessions on SchoolsPLP:
Register at https://educationaldesignsolutions.com/schoolsplp-reg/

• March 21st, 12-1pm CTS
• April 8th, 12-1pm CTS

Webinar - SchoolsPLP Curriculum

On January 31, AEA Purchasing proudly announced our competitively awarded contract and partnership with SchoolsPLP!  An intro webinar was held earlier this month and due to interest, we are hosting another one for those that missed it on February 9th. 

Join us on February 21st to see how SchoolsPLP addresses credit recovery and virtual Instruction.  In this session, we will be previewing the new SchoolsPLP Curriculum where Netflix meets Education.

Webinar Info
Date: February 21st, 12:00 – 1:00 (CTS)
Register Here:   https://educationaldesignsolutions.com/schoolsplp-reg/
Zoom Link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7115295042?omn=84225035564

What is SchoolsPLP?

• Used for Credit Recovery, Virtual Programs, Adult Ed, Virtual Instructional Services, Success Programs, Certifications, and more
• Over 1,900 courses, including 500+ CTE/Elective/Certification Courses
• Multiple Instructional Design Models: If a student struggles with their assigned course, transition to an alternative instructional designed course without compromising grades or time worked.
• Awarded partner vetted through a competitive bid process

Other Upcoming Sessions on SchoolsPLP – Register Here
March 6th, 12-1pm CST | March 21st, 12-1pm CST

Connect with SchoolsPLP
Aaron Eusterwiemann, Educational Design Solutions
913-424-2128
aarone@educationaldesignsolutions.com
www.educationaldesignsolutions.com
*Reference AEA Purchasing/AEPA Bid 024-C

Ensure Compliance with Emergency Equipment Standards

Maintaining all aspects of your emergency preparedness program, including AEDs and other equipment and supplies, can be both difficult and time-consuming. The SH Connect Compliance Management System simplifies this process by allowing you to monitor everything on a single platform!

• Track expiration dates, log inspections, access scheduled reporting, and utilize color-coded charts to understand current compliance status. 
• Save time - Capture, store, analyze, and manage all your health and safety data.
• Anytime, anywhere access - Access your account on a desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone with the SH Connect mobile app.
• Track what's important to you - Get alerts when your most important equipment needs attention, such as AEDs, fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs, Epinephrine, Albuterol, Narcan, hearing equipment and vision equipment, and more.

The SH Connect team is here to help you every step of the way! Plus, when using the AEA Purchasing/AEPA contract, Iowa schools are eligible to save up to 13% off most catalog prices.

Ready to learn more? Contact School Health to start a conversation.

School Health
Danita Jones

Contract #AEPA 022-B

630.339.7946

djones@schoolhealth.com

https://www.schoolhealth.com/aepa-coop

 

PITSCO Dazzles with Drones

Take your students’ drone skills from zero to pro with Pitsco's Drone Maker Kit and Echo Drone!

Drones are all the buzz! They’re extremely engaging, and they provide future-relevant learning for all ages. Drones expose learners to employability skills – flight vocabulary, physics, and soft skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. And, the list of jobs utilizing such skills is always growing.

• Drone Maker Kit (92130) – Get a system for designing, building, and flying a drone! This kit is customizable and enables learners to create their own designs – honing those engineering skills. This kit brings the ultimate level of engagement while also teaching basic aviation principles. It’s failproof, safe, and FUN!
• Echo Drone (92786) – This out-of-the-box flyer has no engineering required – you’re up and flying in minutes. Each drone includes a controller and connects to an app, enabling advanced learners to transition from remote control to coding navigation. The app also transmits images and video to a smartphone via Wi-Fi using the drone’s onboard camera. See the Echo in action here!

Visit Pitsco.com/Drones to shop these and more hands-on, minds-on products that will be sure to engage and educate your learners! When shopping directly with Pitsco Education, don’t forget to use code AEPACTE at checkout for your exclusive discount. Valid through May 2026.

To learn more, connect with:

PITSCO Education
Preston Frazier, Iowa Sales
Contract #AEPA 022.5-B AEPACTE
800-835-0686 Ext. 4559
pfrazier@pitsco.com
Order Support: orders@pitsco.com
Catalogs: pitsco.com/catalogrequest
pitsco.com

Could Panic Buttons Save Lives?

AEA Purchasing partner, Centegix, was part of a story published earlier this month by EdWeek - "Could Panic Buttons Save Lives in a School Shooting?".

The story includes quotes from Brent Cobb, Will Fullerton, and Centegix customer Ron Self, Security Director from Little Rock, who said, "Implementing the new alert system has made students, teachers, and families feel safer in the classroom," he said. "Human resources staff in the district even tout the system to prospective hires," Self said. “It makes them feel less like they’re out there on their own,” Self said. “Teacher morale goes up because they feel like you’re doing what needs to be done to protect them.”

If an alert system is something your school is considering, start your conversation with Centegix. Using the AEA Purchasing/AEPA contract, Iowa schools can save up to 14% on products and solutions. Reach out to:

Centegix
Matt Young
Contract #AEPA 021-G
myoung@centegix.com
586-713-7513
https://www.centegix.com/safety-platform/

Mackin Monthly Digest - February 2024

Curious as to what's new with Mackin? Their February monthly digest features:

• Author interview with Traci Sorell on using our gifts to help, inspire, and contribute
• Storyteller spotlight on Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
• 2024 ALA Award titles
• Take home/summer reading book packs for K-5 info...

and so much more. Click here to catch it all!

As a reminder, Iowa schools and AEAs are eligible for contract benefits when using the AEA Purchasing/AEPA contract (AEPA 020-C, AEPA 024-C). Benefits include:

• Additional 8% off Mackin.com for print books
• Additional 7% off Mackin.com for eBooks and digital audiobooks
• Additional 3% off Mackin.com for Makerspace
• Additional 3% off Mackin.com for Multimedia (DVDs, Blu-Rays, MP3s)

For additional information on Mackin services and how to take advantage of our contract, contact:

Mackin

Mindy Romero, Local Sales Rep

Contract #AEPA 020-C/AEPA 024-C

Mindy.romero@mackin.com

Cell: 319.899.9717

Toll-Free: 800.245.9540

Product News from Daktronics!

Catch up on the latest and greatest in product news from Daktronics!

Daktronics Audio - Provide even coverage at nearly every venue, from the smallest soccer field to the largest football stadium, and from the baseball field to the gymnasium. Daktronics audio is designed specifically for the venue to overcome crowd noise, so every announcement comes in crystal clear. Explore audio options here.

Football Prep - It's never too early to plan for fall sports!  Video displays at high school facilities are on an upward trend across the country.  We help understand the ins and outs of the purchase process - from leasing (yes, that is a viable option) to selling sports marketing sponsorships and how to teach students how to operate the displays - solving the age-old question of 'who will run it?'. Think beyond the display!

Project highlight: Central Columbia High School, Bloomsburg, PA - See how this small school made their big dreams come true. From expanding their extracurricular offering to raising funds through sponsorships, their video board is creating new gateways to success for their students.

Iowa schools can save around 10% on most catalog items using the AEA Purchasing/AEPA contract. To start your conversation with Daktronics, contact:

Daktronics

Brett Lyon

Contract #AEPA 020-F/024-F

brett.lyon@daktronics.com

515-473-8892

Loni Haar

Contract #AEPA 020-F/024-F

loni.haar@daktronics.com

515-419-5849

www.daktronics.com

Create Distinct Classroom Zones to Address Learning Challenges

Demco helps create distinct classroom zones to address learning challenges.

Demco's mission is to help educators maximize the potential of their learning environments. Their approach to creating effective, engaging spaces includes thoughtful planning from an expert team of interior designers. With a focus on educational spaces, the Demco team leverages years of experience designing classrooms, libraries, common areas, and more to integrate educational pedagogy and innovate solutions.

One effective method used when designing learning environments is "zoning". By creating distinct zones within a classroom, educators can address the unique needs of students throughout different parts of their day. 

Click here for some examples of zones that can be incorporated in your school’s classrooms, and the impact they can have on students’ learning.

Under the AEA Purchasing/AEPA partnership, Demco provides school furniture at a discounted rate to Iowa schools. 

• Discounts vary by manufacturer: 8-35% off list
• Demco line: 52% off list price

To start your conversation with Demco, contact:

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

Deledao Awarded "Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning Products" Product Certification

 AEA Purchasing partner, Deledao -- an industry-leading ed-tech solution powered by proprietary real-time AI technologies such as InstantAI™ — has earned the Research-Based Design for Instructional Learning Products: Product Certification from Digital Promise.  

This Product Certification serves as a reliable indicator for district and school leaders, educators, and families looking for EdTech products grounded in confirmed learning research. Deledao provided evidence to Digital Promise affirming a connection between research on how students learn and the product’s design. Furthermore, Deledao demonstrated its dedication to ensuring the clarity and accessibility of its research foundation to the public.

Click here to read more about this prestigious recognition. Congratulations, Deledao!

To start a conversation around how Deledao can be of benefit to your school, and how you can save money on their services, contact:

Deledao
Kevin Kuckkan
Contract # AEPA 021-G
262-894-0650
kevin.kuckkan@deledao.com
www.deledao.com/education