Partnerships
Northwest Council for Computer Education
– NCCE
NCCE is an affiliate of the International Society
for Technology in Education (ISTE). The organization serves as a leader
for the effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning
in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The annual NCCE conference
is one of the largest in country. The ETSC partners with NCCE in offering
summer technology bootcamps and professional development opportunities
in the region.
www.ncce.org
Microsoft Partners in Learning
Partners in Learning (PIL) is a global initiative
designed to actively increase access to technology and improve its use
in learning. Goals focus on helping schools gain better access to technology,
foster innovative approaches to pedagogy and teacher professional development
and provide education leaders with the tools to envision, implement
and manage change. The ETSC collaborates with Microsoft to advance teaching
and learning through PIL programs including the Enhanced Peer Coaching
program.
www.microsoft.com/education/pil/partnersinlearning.aspx
Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning
and Technology
The Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning
and Technology (PSCTLT) is a private, non-profit center with funding
from federal and state governments, private foundations, corporations,
and individuals. Their mission is to leverage the power of technology,
diversity and leadership to transform teaching and learning. The PCSTLT
partnership with the ETSC lead to the expansion of the Peer Coaching
program throughout Washington State.
www.psctlt.org
Washington Learning Source
The Washington Learning Source (WLS) is a collaborative
of the nine Washington Educational Service Districts with the mission
of providing savings to school districts through negotiating purchasing
agreements for products and services.
www.walearningsource.org
Digital Edge
Digital Edge, operated by ESD 112 – Vancouver,
manages regional bids for various educational technologies providing
schools districts with the best pricing on digital document cameras,
LCD projectors and much more.
digitaledge.esd112.org
Thinkfinity – Verizon Foundation
Thinkfinity is the cornerstone of Verizon Foundation's
literacy, education and technology initiatives. Their goal is to improve
student achievement in traditional classroom settings and beyond by
providing high-quality content and extensive professional development
training. Partnering with national education organizations, Thinkfinity
provides educators with over 55,000 standards-based K-12 lesson plans,
student materials, interactive tools and reference materials. The ETSC
partnership with Thinkfinity includes providing teacher training and
alignment of resources to Washington State standards.
www.thinkfinity.org
I-Safe
Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress,
i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to protecting the online
experiences of youth everywhere. i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum
with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents,
law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place.
The ETSC provides training for i-Safe programs to school districts and
community organizations.
www.i-safe.org
