[Guidance] FW: NETTREKKER Update - Statewide Discount Extension - Funding Options

Fri Apr 21 14:13:08 CDT 2006

I just sent the following info to your administrators.  If you haven't checked out netTrekker, take this opportunity to do so.  It's worth your time. If you feel it's important for your school, visit with your principal or superintendent and have them complete the attached form and fax it to the number on the form.

Graci
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ESU 10 Administrators,

I recently was introduced to a resource that I believe is one of the best educational products on the Internet, and it is very affordable especially if enough schools decide to use the product. 

netTrekker di is the award-winning academic search engine that's safe, fast, and easy to use for teachers, school librarians, students, and parents. netTrekker di delivers more than 180,000 educator-selected online resources that support the complete K-12 curriculum and align with Nebraska standards to every desktop. It also features readability ratings, customized ELL content, dictionary/translation hot key, and a safe image search. With netTrekker, educators and students spend less time searching and more time focused on learning! 

You can see the list of netTrekker features and benefits at http://www.thinkronize.com/portfolio/netTrekker_di.html 

To try it out, visit http://school.nettrekker.com/frontdoor/ using 

Username: ntdi2006
Password: esutrial 

Attached is a flyer for more information.  If interested in using netTrekker next year, complete the attached commitment form and fax it to the number on the form -- the more schools that sign up, the lower the cost per student.  Right now the cost is at $.87 per student and could go to $.73 if enough schools indicate an interest.  The deadline is May 31, 2006.

Below is a letter from Marc Callahan, Key Account Manager for netTrekker, in which he explains more about netTrekker and some possible funding ideas.  If you have any questions about the product or pricing, please contact him.

Graci

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Graci Gillming  
Technology Training Coordinator
Educational Service Unit 10 <http://www.esu10.org>
PO Box 850, 76 Plaza Blvd
Kearney, NE 68848
Bus: 308-865-5664 X-229
Fax: 308-233-9066
ggillmin at esu10.org

Technology is not just a tool for 21st Century students; it's the environment in which they live. John Couch, NETA 2005

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By popular demand, I am excited to report the NETTREKKER discount pricing
program has been EXTENDED through Wednesday, May 31st, 2006.  Every ESU,
School District, and/or individual School is eligible to participate in the
Nebraska ESU Group Volume Pricing Program.

netTrekker d.i. - which stands for differentiated instruction - is a K-12
search engine featuring 180,000 educator-evaluated websites aligned with
Nebraska State Standards.  Here's what your colleagues are saying about
netTrekker... 

"netTrekker d.i. sells itself once educators look at it.  Thanks for a building
such a great product for education!"  
Graci Gillming / Technology Training Coordinator / ggillmin at esu10.org

"What a great product!  I presented netTrekker d.i. to the administrators in
our area and they were very impressed!  I am faxing the commitment form
today.  You are welcome to use my name and/or ESU to advance the netTrekker
d.i. statewide buy." 
Gregg Robke / Technology-Staff Development / grobke at esu4.org 

Based on the overwhelming response to date, we have already achieved a 42%
discount off the regular price for netTrekker d.i.  Your participation will
increase the SAVINGS even more!  

* We are very close to reaching the next pricing target - which drops the
netTrekker d.i. per student price - down to $0.73 per-student!
* Please complete the attached Commitment Form by 5-31-2006 to LOCK-IN the
savings for your ESU - School District - School.
* Flexible payment plans are available should you need to utilize funding
from the upcoming 2006-2007 fiscal year budget.
* Final pricing will be determined by the total number of Nebraska ESU's,
School Districts and/or individual Schools that decide to participate in the
program.  

Educators find that netTrekker d.i. helps them meet numerous, significant
goals, including:

* Accessing Bilingual-ESL Resources - an entire section of netTrekker d.i.
is devoted to English Language Learners and teaching English as a second
language.
* Searching for Standards-Based Resources by Readability Level - fast access
to standards-based resources organized by readability ratings - including
Lexile and other popular measures.
* SAFE Image Searches - quickly find safe, student-friendly Images.

Learn more by visiting -
http://www.thinkronize.com/newsletters/Promotion/index_mc.html

* From the left side menu - click on... About netTrekker d.i.
* Click on - Keeping children safe from online predators
* Click on - Helping educators differentiate instruction
* Click on - Helping ESL/ELL students learn 

POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES...
Please click this link for access to detailed NCLB information -
http://school.nettrekker.com/frontdoor/nclb.epl.  The suggestions below may
provide additional funding options for your consideration:     

SUPERINTENDENTS
* Some districts created a special budget to help pay for rising fuel costs
for school vehicles - relating to the recent per-gallon price increases for
gasoline & diesel fuel.

TITLE-1 FUNDING
* Some Title-1 Funds - cannot be carried over - and are set to expire at the
end of the 2005-2006 fiscal school year.

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING
* Sometimes funds become available due to recent program changes - i.e. a
student receiving a specific service may have recently moved out of the
district.
* Special Education Directors may have access to funds based on Medicaid
Recovery - for services provided to students within your district.  Medicaid
Recovery funds can be used for other education related purchases - including
those that pertain to READABILITY and STATE STANDARDS.
* If your district qualifies to receive a Special Education funding increase
- 50% of the total increase may be spent for other educational purposes.

MULTI-DEPARTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
* Is it possible for your Bilingual + Curriculum + Library-Media +
Technology Directors to contribute a portion - of the total cost - to
purchase netTrekker d.i. access for your district?

ESU - PTO - PTA PARTNERSHIPS
* Is it possible for your School District to partner with your ESU and/or
PTO - PTA to help purchase netTrekker d.i. access?

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding netTrekker
d.i. and the 2006 Nebraska ESU Group Volume Pricing Program.  I am available
to schedule complimentary Guided Tours of netTrekker d.i. for every ESU,
School District and/or individual Schools.  Guided Tours can be accomplished
over the telephone using WebEx - at your convenience - in approximately 10
minutes.  To schedule your complimentary Guided Tour, please contact me
directly.  It will be my pleasure to make the necessary arrangements.

Best regards,

Marc Callahan
Key Account Manager 
The netTrekker suite of award-winning products
877-517-1125 x3045 - Office
513-519-1449 - Mobile
513-731-1710 - Fax
mcallahan at netTrekker.com

* Educator testimonials:
http://school.nettrekker.com/frontdoor/testimonials.epl

* netTrekker d.i. online tour:
http://school.nettrekker.com/frontdoor/tour.epl

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