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Documents from SMART training - 7.28.07 - loaded here:

Leslie Golden — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:33:21 +0000

Attached are documents from Jason Orbaugh's excellent workshop today.

Please note that you will need SMART Notebook software installed to open some of this material. If you haven't already downloaded, go to:SMART Downloads.

Oregon Awarded $4.7M from Federal Government to Support Oregon DATA Project

Leslie Golden — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:48:01 +0000

Below is the Press Release issued by ODE regarding the Federal announcement of IES awards.

This award was earned for Oregon through an application prepared collaboratively by members of the Data Quality Group.

Project development, management, and execution will continue to be a joint collaboration between ODE, EESC, ESDs, K12, and Higher Ed.

As Project Plan documentation is finalized, it will be posted here for review.

July 2, 2007

ODE Wins Federal Grant to Fund Oregon DATA Project

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Integrating 21st Century Skills into K12

Leslie Golden — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:01:58 +0000

The National Ed Computing Conference this year offered numerous, excellent opportunities to tap into the message and substance of information and instructional technology efforts across the country.

Among many other resources showcased and discussed, the(fairly new) Partnership for 21st Century Skills offered some great insights and in-roads into the path for integrating critical skills into core K12 content.
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Winning EBITS Strategic Grant Applications posted for review here:

Leslie Golden — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:13:13 +0000

A number of requests have come in to see the applications that were successful this round. There are terrific innovations and solutions presented in these documents. Please take a close look to see how similarly-situated schools and districts (to yours) are solving some of their connectivity issues.

Congratulations to the winning applicants. We will keep the field posted about if/when we may be able to open another round of grants!

EBITS Services Order Form Posted Here

Leslie Golden — Fri, 11 May 2007 17:04:43 +0000

The consolidated EBITS order form, which can be used to gather quotes and to place orders, is attached here.

Also attached is the narrative of the Cisco companion discounts to EBITS. For specific information and quotes on Cisco equipment, please contact Steve Macartney or Todd Allais at Qwest. They can be reached at:

Todd Allais
p:503.425.5342
f:503.425.5252
e:[email protected]

Steve Macartney
p:503.425.5301
f:503.425.5252
e:[email protected]

Documents for EBITS Information Session 4.13.07

Leslie Golden — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:55:54 +0000

Attached is the primary document set that will be reviewed during the information session tomorrow. "EBITS Information Docs" is the main set.

In addition, all individual order forms are attached (one is included in the primary set as an example, and will be reviewed during the session).

Finally, the excel workbook lists all sites by ESD, verifying in or out of territory status. Please locate your ESD's worksheet, and be sure to review the worksheet entitled "Larger Schools and Programs" for independently listed sites.

Worksheet for ITSC Session on bridging IT/Instructional Tech

Leslie Golden — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:30:04 +0000

Attached is the worksheet for download and use to record issues and solutions to communicating across this bridge.

2.5.07 Meeting Notes, and Calendar for the RFP

Leslie Golden — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 01:59:17 +0000

The second work group meeting was held yesterday, with all members in attendance, excepting Doug Kosty (Baron Rodriguez sat in for him, and was an invaluable contributor).
Attached are notes from the RFP Tech Requirements discussion, as well as the calendar for RFP response preparation. Our next meeting is Thursday, 2.22.07.

Data Quality Work Group Members

Leslie Golden — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:26:13 +0000

The members of the Data Quality Work Group are listed below:

Rod Aust, Willamette ESD
Doug Kosty, ODE
Joel Robe Willamette ESD
Leslie Golden, EESC
Mark Endsley, OUS
Megan Monson, Grant Writer
Mickey Garrison, EESC
Mojo Nwokoma, ODE
Rick Wahlstrom, Northwest Regional ESD
Ron Enger, Southern Oregon ESD
Scott Robinson, PPS
Tom Luba, LBL ESD
Tony Alpert, ODE
Vickie Fleming, Redmond SD

America's Digital Schools Annual Survey Results - Key Findings

Leslie Golden — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:57:51 +0000

Many thanks to Drew Hines for sending the link out for America's Digital Schools Annual Survey Results. Key Findings are attached below, and to order the full report go to:

ADS Site