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PL ATO Learning, Inc. PL ATO Courses, Online courses, $65-$110 per student, per course T hese semester-long courses are now available in Algebra 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B; English 9A, 9B, 10A and 10B; biology semesters A and B; physical science semesters A and B; geography semesters A and B and, American history semesters A and B. Aligned with national standards, each course includes exemptive assessments, instructional content, cumulative fi nal exams and state standards coverage reports. The accompanying teacher's guide includes pacing charts, grading sheets, offl ine assessments and a scope sequence while the implementation guide helps schools plan for evaluations Evan-Moor and access best practices in instructional strategies, coaching and mentoring. TeacherFileBox.com www.plato.com Online Subscription, $9.99/month More than 7,000 supplemental learn- ing activities that were written and PCSC tested by educators for pre-kinder- Controllers garten through sixth-grade students System, starts at $1,295 comprise this print on-demand library. For building access and security, All materials are aligned with core this new generation of NRX curriculum and current standards controllers for the LiNC-Ez and actively engage students in the building management system learning process. Designed to improve feature integrated communication test scores and reinforce basic skills, enhancements, such as onboard XBee-PRO, LAN, WiFi and the subscription includes an online Learning.com R S 485. They provide flexibility lesson planning tool and activities for TechLiteracy Assessment i n system design and, with the whole-classroom, small group and Online assessment, annual fee XBee-PRO module, are plug- differentiated instruction learning, starts at $5/student a nd-play ready. They can also such as stories with comprehension be installed wirelessly for This online assessment tool was worksheets, science experiments and communication back to the host designed to measure elementary classroom plays with sufficient parts LiNC-Ez system, up to 1,000 and middle school students' for every student. met er s or 3,280 feet. proficiency with information and www.teacherfilebox.com www.1pcsc.com communication technology. A mix of multiple choice and performance- based questions test technology MPC Computers concepts and strategies rather Transpor t 1300, Hardware, starts at $1,249 than specific brands of computer This notebook is 1.5-inches thick and weighs 5.5 pounds. It includes Intel software, requiring students to Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, a 14.1-inch widescreen LCD, Windows XP demonstrate adaptable technology Home or Professional, Intel 945GM chipset with support for DDR2 667MHz mobile memory and supports 802.11 a/b/g wireless connectivity. The skills. The assessment can be company also introduced T2400, which starts at $1,671. This thin and light completed within 50 minutes and notebook comes with the same options except it offers a 15.4-inch widescreen covers the full range of technology LCD, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 Video Graphics, 128MB PCI Express , tools used in modern classroom integrated Bluetooth technology and a biometric finger scanner for security. settings. Districts can use the www.mpccorp.com results to determine how to modify instructional programs to ensure mastery of these critical skills. For more information on all of the new products mentioned in this issue, www.learning.com go to http://www.districtadministration.com/ProductInfo September 2006 85 www.DistrictAdministration.com DA_906_NewProducts.w.indd 85 8/14/06 11:40:28 AM http://TeacherFileBox.com http://www.plato.com http://Learning.com http://www.teacherlebox.com http://www.1pcsc.com http://www.mpccorp.com http://www.learning.com http://www.districtadministration.com/ProductInfo http://www.DistrictAdministration.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - September 2006

Contents
Editor?s Letter
Snapshots
Update
Inside the Law
Curriculum Update
Administrator Profile
District Profile
Unveiling the School of the Future
Are wireless VoIP handsets worth the cost?
Smart ways to detect and manage cyberbullies
Scared Straight
Up for Debate
In the Spotlight
Growing Community Schools
Learning Styles
The Online Edge Odvard Egil Dyrli
Speaking Out Gary Stager
Problem/Solution
Research Corner
Computer Literature
Leadership Books
New Products
By the Numbers

District Administration - September 2006