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NewProducts Facts on File Redesigned databases NetSuppor t, Inc. www.factsonfile.com NetSuppor t Protect www.netsupport-inc.com Online content, starts at $530 Software, starts at $16.80 per T he publisher has launched six redesigned history online databases. Besides a computer for 10 computers powerful cross search, the enhancements This desktop security software include a new user-friendly interface with prevents users from exploring, strong visual appeal and reorganized changing or damaging their layout; a browse function for biographies, Windows operating system, events and topics, primary sources, installing unauthorized software, or timelines, an image gallery, maps and deleting important files. It can hide charts; learning centers that help students fi nd new ways to explore content; tabbed files and folders, lock control panels search results, which are organized within tabs and by record type; and high and settings, prevent renaming interest topic spotlights that feature boxes in each database that highlight of files or folders and file creation topics of interest and offer quick links to related materials. by type of file, restrict Internet downloads and control access to USB devices and CDR or DVD drives. Likewise, with School 8.5 classroom Wolfvision management software, teachers VZ-8 light2 can better instruct, monitor, quiz www.wolfvision.com, Hardware, $3,790 and support students in networked Revised and updated, this document camera features real-time classrooms. motion, high-speed auto focus, 24x zoom, automatic image flip, and a reflection-free working surface. The unit folds to 4.8 inches high for storage, the camera arm can move 90 degrees, and up to nine images can be stored. The VZ-8 plus 2 model, $4,740, includes a remote control and 16:9 widescreen format. CRS Inc. SubFinder 5.2 www.crs-ivr.com, System, starts at $6,000 Diabetes Research T he latest version of this employee absence management system Ins titute Foundation i nc lude s numerous enhancements designed to enrich the user experience Facts About Diabetes: A Guide and functionality of the system. Its Internet modules, WebConnect 2.4 for School Personnel and and WebConnect Pro 3.2, improve administrator reporting options, Child Care Providers u s er controls, user www.diabetesresearch.org, Brochure, free confi gurations and browser T h is eight-page brochure features support. The suite of important information about type 1 products is available as diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, and either an Application how it is controlled, along with clear Service Provider or instructions on how to handle emergency c l ient-ho s t e d model. With situations, such as insulin reaction. It also the ASP model, customers includes a diabetes management form are not required to that can be personalized for each child purchase any hardware and stored for at-a-glance solutions. Up to or install any software at 100 copies can be ordered per school. their site. 88 November 2006 District Administration DA_1106_NewProducts.indd 88 10/13/06 2:17:14 PM http://www.factsonle.com http://www.netsupport-inc.com http://www.wolfvision.com http://www.crs-ivr.com http://www.diabetesresearch.org

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

Contents
Editor's Letter
Update
Inside the Law
Curriculum Update
Administrator Profile
District Profile
SAT Trends
Broad awards top urban prize
Boston's Perseverance
NCLB's Purity
Why No Child Left Behind is here to stay
COVER STORY: Is Bill Gates a Good School Leader?
Does K-12 Make Sense?
Arthur Levine on teacher education
An IEP for every student?
Teacher Education: Time to Tame the Wild West
The Individual Academic Plan
Speaking Out
David Thornburg on
Professional Opinion
Problem/Solution
Research Corner
Computer Literature
New Products
By the Numbers

District Administration - November 2006