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About K12HSN  Webinar: CaliQity Digital Citizenship Introduction Monday, April 1st, 2013K12HSN: The Digital Citizenship course developed by the Ventura County Acceptable Use Policy Task Force will soon be available in CaliQity. Register for one of these 4 webinars to learn more about this free digital citizenship course. K12HSN Program Update -- March 2013 Thursday, March 28th, 2013K12HSN: K12HSN is pleased to share with you its latest Program Update, where you'll find information about MyTechDesk, UC Scout, Brokers of expertise, CaliQity, the Infinite Thinking Machine, and a refresh update. See you at the Charter School Conference and CUE! Friday, March 8th, 2013K12HSN: Next week, K12HSN will be at the California Charter School Conference in San Diego (March 12-13) and at the Annual CUE Conference in Palm Springs (March 14-16). Make sure you stop by our booth and do not miss our sessions! 31 Top Apps for Education from FETC 2013 Tuesday, February 26th, 2013THE Journal: Like last year, this year's popular App Shootout at FETC 2013 tossed around dozens of useful apps for teachers and students. IMPORTANT: Form 471 Deadline Reminder Tuesday, February 26th, 2013CDE: The deadline for filing Form 471 applications for FY 2013/2014 is Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. EST / 8:59 p.m. PST. Applications submitted online or postmarked after this time and date will be treated as received outside the filing window CALNET 2 and CALNET 3: Recorded Webinar Thursday, February 14th, 2013K12HSN: In order to assist with any questions regarding CALNET 2 and CALNET 3, K12HSN hosted a new webinar on February 12, 2013. The recording is now available to those who missed it! Urgent Form 470 issue for CalNET 2 participants!!! Thursday, February 14th, 2013K12HSN: IMPORTANT!! some of you may be unaware that the Form 470 posted by the State of California in conjunction with the CalNET 3 bidding process DOES NOT include high speed fiber services. Last Webinar Before Form 470 Deadline Tuesday, February 12th, 2013K12HSN/CDE: The E-rate Form 470 window for Year 16 (2013-14) is coming to a close. In order to assist applicants, we are holding one last webinar before the February 14, 2013 deadline for Form 470. Reminder: Form 470 Deadline Monday, February 11th, 2013K12HSN/CDE: The FY 2013 Form 471 application filing window closes at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, March 14, 2013. The last day applicants can electronically post an FCC Form 470 to the USAC Web site is February 14, 2013. The required 28 day posting period... Form 470 Deadline- 28 day + Friday, February 1st, 2013K12HSN: The FY 2013 Form 471 application filing window closes at 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, March 14, 2013. This means the last day applicants can electronically post an FCC Form 470 to the USAC Web site is February 14, 2013. CALNET 2 and CALNET 3: Recorded Webinar Friday, January 25th, 2013K12HSN: In order to assist with any questions regarding CALNET 2 and CALNET 3, K12HSN hosted a webinar on January 23, 2013. The recording is now available to those who missed it! Ask CaliQity Week Is Almost Here! Friday, January 25th, 2013CaliQity: We at CaliQity are happy to announce our first Social Media Q&A! From Jan 28th through Feb 1st, 2013, we will be answering questions from you -- our clients and fans -- that have been posted to our Twitter and Facebook accounts. CALNET 2 and CALNET 3 Webinars Wednesday, January 16th, 2013K12HSN: In order to assist with any questions regarding CALNET 2 and CALNET 3, we will be hosting a webinar on January 23, 2013. There will be 2 sessions you can choose from. 2012 Intermediate/Advanced E-rate Training Archive Wednesday, January 16th, 2013K12HSN: For those who couldn't attend the 2012 E-rate/CTF Training for Intermediate/Advanced applicants organized by K12HSN and the California Department of Education, the session is now available on the K12HSN website. Happy Holidays Friday, December 21st, 2012It is a pleasure to serve you throughout the year and we hope you have a restful holiday. We wish you the best of the Season! 2012 Beginner E-rate/CTF Training Video Available Friday, December 7th, 2012K12HSN: For those who couldn't attend the 2012 E-rate/CTF Training for Beginners organized by K12HSN and the California Department of Education, the session is now available on the K12HSN website. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Friday, December 7th, 2012CENIC: October and November have seen activity for multiple segments of the CENIC community.... E-rate Updates Monday, December 3rd, 2012K12HSN: State Contract RFP Released --- Fall Training- Only 2 dates left CaliQity at the eLearning Strategies Symposium Friday, November 30th, 2012K12HSN: Be sure you visit the CaliQity booth at the upcoming eLearning Strategies Symposium on December 7 and 8, 2012. Do not miss the CaliQity session “Create Online, Blended or Flipped Programs by Leveraging K12HSN Resources” on Friday, December 7. K20Video Quick Guides Friday, November 30th, 2012K12HSN: Do not miss K20Video's quick guides. Designed to help K20Video users familiarize themself with the system, the guides include topics such as how to connect to a videoconference from a mobile device, etc. Common Core State Standards PD Modules Friday, November 30th, 2012K12HSN: Be sure you visit our Overview of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Brokers of Expertise’s Professional Development section. Designed to help California educators transition to the Common Core State Standards, this PD series... K12HSN Program Update -- November 2012 Monday, November 26th, 2012K12HSN: K12HSN is pleased to share with you its latest Program Update. In this issue, you will get the latest updates on CaliQity, Brokers of Expertise, MyTechDesk, K20Video, etc. Intermediate/Advanced E-rate training sessions Wednesday, November 21st, 2012K12HSN: The California Department of Education (CDE) in conjunction with the K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) is offering a series of intermediate/advanced e-rate training sessions. MyTechDesk webinar Friday, November 16th, 2012K12HSN: K12HSN is about to roll out its newly upgraded MyTechDesk—a free work order management system for K-12 districts in California. See first-hand its latest features and discuss your questions with the programmers… Brokers of Expertise Webinar on November 13 Friday, November 9th, 2012K12HSN: the Brokers of Expertise Team will be providing a free, one-hour webinar on November 13. Make sure you register to learn more about Brokers of Expertise and how the site can benefit you and your schools. Status of CALNET 3 for California E-rate Applicant Tuesday, September 18th, 2012K12HSN: As many of you are aware, the California Integrated Information Network (CALNET 2) contract expires on January 29, 2014, which is in the middle of the next E-rate funding year. CDE/K12HSN Fall 2012 E-rate Training Registration Tuesday, September 4th, 2012K12HSN: The California Department of Education (CDE) in conjunction with the K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) is pleased to announce the fall 2012 E-rate training sessions. Quick News from Brokers of Expertise Friday, August 3rd, 2012K12HSN: In August, the Brokers of Expertise Team will be delivering a series of free, one-hour BOE webinars. We are also pleased to report that the CDE has selected BOE as the collaboration platform for its STEM Task Force, etc... CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Friday, August 3rd, 2012CENIC: Two connections were completed for the California K12 System, with the Colusa COE currently enjoying a new Gigabit connection to the CalREN backbone node at Sacramento, and the Del Norte COE obtaining a 100 Mb/s connection to the backbone node... E-RATE AND CTF TRAINING -- Hold the Dates! Friday, August 3rd, 2012K12HSN: The California Department of Education (CDE), in conjunction with the K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN), is pleased to announce the Fall 2012 E-rate training dates to all school districts/charter schools, county offices of education, libraries, etc Webinars: BOE, Digital Literacy and CaliQity Tuesday, July 24th, 2012K12HSN: The California K-12 High Speed Network is pleased to offer a series of free webinars in August. Don’t miss one of these unique opportunities to learn more about Brokers of Expertise, CaliQity and our newly developed Digital Literacy course. CaliQity Online Demo -- Webinars Friday, June 22nd, 2012K12HSN: If you are considering CaliQity as an alternate Learning Management System to host your existing Moodle courses, we invite you to join us for a 30 minute online demonstration of CaliQity. Free Digital Literacy Course -- Additional Webinar Friday, June 22nd, 2012K12HSN: We have scheduled three additional webinars tailored to the Digital Literacy Course available in CaliQity. K12HSN Program Update -- Summer 2012 Thursday, June 14th, 2012K12HSN is glad to provide you with our Summer 2012 Program Update. In this issue, you will learn more about our latest network upgrades, the new collections of resources available on for Brokers of Expertise, CaliQity on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn! Thursday, June 14th, 2012CaliQity: CaliQity has recently unveiled new social media pages! We will be using these pages to deliver news and information from the world of education — both traditional and online — to our followers, as well as information about the IQ platforms. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Friday, June 8th, 2012CENIC: This month, CENIC completed testing a on new point-to-point DS-3 circuit for Alpine County Office of Education which is scheduled to be put into production in early June. Update on Central Valley Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure Project... K12HSN Launches Online Course on Digital Literacy Monday, June 4th, 2012K12HSN: The K12 High Speed Network is happy to announce it has launched an online course on Digital Literacy. This course was created and written specifically to the California state content standards for digital literacy and cybersafety. CIPA Training Has Been Posted Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012K12HSN: Recorded webinars and question-answer sessions on the CIPA and Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act have been posted on the K12HSN website. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Thursday, April 5th, 2012CENIC: March may have been the month of the CENIC annual conference, but that doesn't mean that backbone and connectivity upgrades have not continued apace during conference preparations. California's K-12 System received multiple Gigabit upgrades... See you at CUE! Friday, March 9th, 2012K12HSN: Make sure you stop by booth 304 to learn more about the California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) and the free tools available to the California K-12 community. Join our breakout sessions on Brokers of Expertise and CaliQity. CUE 2012 Invitation from K12HSN and CaliQity Friday, February 3rd, 2012Please join the K12HSN & CaliQity Staff as we launch our User Group during CUE 2012 in Palm Springs! Important Changes Coming for Thinkfinity in 2012 Thursday, December 22nd, 2011K12HSN: We recently learned that the Verizon Foundation will be changing strategy in 2012. 2011 Intermediate/Advanced E-rate Training Archive Thursday, December 22nd, 2011K12HSN: For those who couldn't attend the 2011 Intermediate/Advanced E-rate/CTF Training organized by K12HSN and the California Department of Education, the session is now available on the K12HSN website. The Beginner session is also available online. 2011 Beginner E-rate/CTF Training Video Available Thursday, December 8th, 2011K12HSN: For those who couldn't attend the 2011 E-rate/CTF Training for Beginners organized by K12HSN and the California Department of Education, the session is now available on the K12HSN website. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Monday, December 5th, 2011CENIC: To close out CENIC Today for the calendar year 2011, CENIC has been hard at work in other activities including preparations for new circuits that will come online in early 2012. The following is a summary of network activities across the segments.. Last Chance for Beginners Erate Training Friday, November 18th, 2011CDE/K12HSN: This is your last chance for a beginners Erate training session this season. All training dates are available live in person, by videoconference, or by live streaming from your computer. More Intermediate/Advanced Sessions are available... K12HSN Sessions and Booths at CETPA 2011! Friday, November 4th, 2011K12HSN: Visit Booth 313 and do not miss our sessions to learn more about the latest E-Rate news and all the K12HSN initiatives: CaliQity, K20Video, Calaxy, Brokers of Expertise and Verizon Thinkfinity. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011CENIC: California's K-12 system received 2 circuit upgrades during the month of October: one 10 Gigabit circuit from Contra Costa COE and the CalREN backbone node at Sunnyvale, and the other a second DS-3 between Bishop Union Elementary SD and Mono COE... CENIC Private Cloud Pilot Wednesday, October 26th, 2011CENIC has been working with Amazon for some time to put in place procedures through which CENIC member institutions can obtain reduced costs and improved performance for the use of Amazon’s compute and storage services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) K12HSN Program Update -- Fall 2011 Friday, October 7th, 2011K12HSN is glad to provide you with our Fall 2011 Program Update. In this issue, you will learn more about our upcoming E-rate Trainings, the new collections of resources available on for Brokers of Expertise, Thinkfinity training opportunities, and more! CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, October 5th, 2011CENIC: September saw a great deal of activity on behalf of California's K-12 System. The Bishop Unified School District received a new, lower-cost DS-3 connection to the CalREN Los Angeles backbone node to the Bishop Elementary School. E-rate: Important P2 Project Reminder Deadline Friday, September 30th, 2011CDE/K12HSN: Sept 30 is the Last Day for Implementation of projects with one-time charges for Y13.If you're not finished with your projects, and you expect additional work to take place beyond Sept 30, the last day to request an extension of time is TODAY! FALL 2011 E-RATE TRAINING SESSIONS Tuesday, September 13th, 2011The California Department of Education (CDE) in conjunction with the K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) is pleased to announce the Fall 2011 E-rate training options now available to all school districts/charter schools, COEs, libraries and service providers CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Thursday, September 1st, 2011CENIC: California's K-12 System received a new, permanent 10 Gb/s circuit from the Orange County Department of Education to the CalREN backbone. Save the Date: E-rate Trainings Wednesday, August 10th, 2011The California Department of Education (CDE), in conjunction with the California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) will provide a series of E-rate and CTF Trainings this fall. The dates for the E-rate and CTF Trainings for Beginners are now available. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011CENIC: July 2011 has seen a great deal of activity on behalf of California's K-12 System. K12HSN Program Update -- Summer 2011 Wednesday, July 20th, 2011K12HSN is glad to provide you with our Summer 2011 Program Update. In this issue, you will learn more about our latest network upgrades, the new collections of resources available on for Brokers of Expertise, Thinkfinity training opportunities, and more! ANU Resources Now Available on BOE Friday, June 10th, 2011K12HSN: Advancing Network Uses Resources Now Available on the Brokers of Expertise website. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Thursday, June 2nd, 2011CENIC: Upgrades and new connections for the University of California and the California K-12 System consist of a 200 Mb/s connection to UC Berkeley's International House, and a Gigabit circuit for the Siskiyou COE, which replaces a DS3 circuit. K12HSN Summer Training Schedule Friday, May 20th, 2011K12HSN is pleased to offer a series of free training and information sessions both online and across California. Don’t miss one of these great opportunities to learn more about Thinkfinity, Brokers of Expertise and CaliQity! CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Thursday, May 5th, 2011CENIC: April has seen segment-specific activity for the California K-12 System in a new Gigabit connection from the CalREN backbone node at Corning to Glenn COE, and a new 10 Gigabit connection from the Tustin backbone node to Garden Grove Unified. Free Brokers of Expertise Training and Information Wednesday, April 13th, 2011K12HSN: Learn how to use BoE to network with your school site and project teams to increase engagement! Choose from a series of HALF-DAY training sessions held in Salinas, Woodland, Ukiah, Clovis, Redding, LA, Costa Mesa, Redding, and Hayward, CA. CalREN Update: Network Projects & Activities Tuesday, April 5th, 2011CENIC: The K-12 System received several new connections, including a 10 Gigabit connection to the CalREN backbone node site in Riverside for the Riverside COE. Another 10 Gigabit alternate connection for Garden Grove Unified was tested successfully... Free BoE Training and Information Sessions Thursday, March 31st, 2011Learn how to use BoE to network with your school site and project teams to increase engagement! Choose from a series of HALF-DAY training sessions held in Monterey, Woodland, Clovis, Redding, LA, Orange County, San Bernardino, Mendocino, and San Francisco K12HSN Program Update -- Spring 2011 Friday, March 25th, 2011K12HSN is glad to provide you with our Spring 2011 Program Update. In this issue, you will learn more about our latest network upgrades, unique training opportunities for Brokers of Expertise, Thinkfinity, and more! CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011CENIC: Aside from completing a major move of Sunnyvale SONET and Gigabit connections from one colocation space to another, circuit turnups this month have focused on the California K-12 System. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011CENIC: CENIC placed a new Gigabit connection into service from one of our Sacramento backbone nodes to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The district's prior connection to CalREN was experiencing very high utilization, and thus a Gigabit connection USAC E-rate Training Sessions offered Statewide Monday, January 31st, 2011CDE/K12HSN: With the March 24th window fast approaching, we wanted to make sure we provide you with additional training opportunities in February. In order to do this, we have arranged for a representative from USAC to conduct 3 trainings in February. 2011 Conferences Friday, January 21st, 2011K12HSN: K12HSN will be participating in several conferences in the coming months. Make sure you stop by our booth or attend our sessions to learn more about our free services, including Thinkfinity, Calaxy, Brokers of Expertise, CaliQity, K20Video, etc. E-rate NEWS BRIEF Friday, December 17th, 2010K12HSN/CDE: E-rate Window Announced, E-rate Deployed Ubiquitously (EDU) 2011 Applications Due December 17, 2010 and FCC Issues Clarification to 6th Report and Order... E-rate News Brief Tuesday, December 7th, 2010K12HSN/CDE: FCC Grants the CA CALNET 2 Waiver, Reminder: Break-out P1 and P2 on separate Form 471 applications, E-Rate Resources: Latest News from USAC CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Monday, December 6th, 2010CENIC: Learn more about the latest network projects and activities... K12HSN and Thinkfinity Sessions at CLS Conference Wednesday, November 24th, 2010K12HSN: Visit Booth 309 and make sure you participate in our sessions to learn more about all the K12HSN initiatives: CaliQity, UC College Prep, K20Video, Calaxy, Brokers of Expertise and Verizon Thinkfinity next week at the CLS Conference in San Diego. TTSC survey -YouTube access policies Friday, November 12th, 2010TTSC: This brief survey on behalf of the CCSESA Technology and Telecommunications Sub Committee is intended to gather data on policies related to YouTube access. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. K12HSN and IQity Launch CaliQity Monday, October 25th, 2010K12HSN: State education officials today announced the release of CaliQity, a first-in-the-nation digital education marketplace and software system designed to assist teachers in their work and permit students across California to take online courses. Network debuts new online tool for teachers Monday, October 25th, 2010Monterey County Herald: K12HSN, a program of the California Department of Education, unveiled a new online tool that will allow teachers to keep track of their students' grades and assignments, design lesson plans and shop for curricula ... K12HSN Sessions and Booths at CETPA 2010! Friday, October 15th, 2010K12HSN: Visit Booth 1600 and Booth 304 and make sure you participate in our sessions to learn more about the latest E-Rate news and all the K12HSN initiatives: CaliQity, UC College Prep, K20Video, Calaxy, Brokers of Expertise and Verizon Thinkfinity. K12HSN 'Meet and Greet' at CETPA Friday, October 15th, 2010K12HSN: The California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) invites you to join its ‘K12HSN Meet & Greet’ next week at the 2010 Annual CETPA Conference. Please join us Tuesday, October 19 from 10:00 am to 12:45 pm at the Monterey Marriott! Important E-rate Announcement Monday, September 27th, 2010K12HSN/CDE: Given the new changes to E-Rate by the FCC, we HIGHLY encourage you to attend our state E-rate trainings this year. There is still plenty of room for you to sign-up. Advancing Network Uses grant award announcement Monday, September 13th, 2010K12HSN: Imperial County Superintendent of Schools Anne J. Mallory today announced that the K-12 High Speed Network, operated by ICOE, is awarding $644,402 in ARRA Stabilization (one-time) funds to 8 California educational entities. 2010 Letter of Agency Needed Friday, September 10th, 2010K12HSN: It’s that time again. Time for the California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) to ask your district to renew its Letter of Agency (LOA) to increase the purchasing power of the dollars spent on the statewide Network. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Thursday, September 2nd, 2010CENIC: Much of the project working during the month of August dealt with the consolidation of traffic and the installation of new point-to-point replacement circuits throughout the network. CAHSEE Math Reviews Added to Calaxy Wednesday, September 1st, 2010K12HSN: CAHSEE Math Review is a collection of short video clips designed to help students prepare themselves for the math section of the CAHSEE. Students can download a series of review questions and watch the video clips to learn how to solve the problem SBE Meeting Live Webcast Monday, August 23rd, 2010K12HSN: The live video stream from the State Board of Education (SBE) special meeting originating from the California Department of Education will available online, live on August 24, 2010 around 2:00 pm. REVISED FALL 2010 E-RATE TRAINING SESSIONS Thursday, August 19th, 2010K12HSN: The California Department of Education (CDE) in conjunction with the K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) is pleased to announce the Fall 2010 E-rate training options now available to all school districts/charter schools, COEs, libraries, etc. 49 Applicants Win i3 Grants Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Education Week: The U.S. Department of Education—a day earlier than it had intended-today mistakenly unveiled on its website the 49 winning applicants for the Investing in Innovation, or i3, fund. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, August 4th, 2010CENIC: California's K-12 System received new connections. As new K-12 node site the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District received a Gigabit connection. New! Thinkfinity Webinar for California Teachers Friday, July 30th, 2010Start off the school year with engaging lessons and materials for your students! To help you navigate your way through Thinkfinity and to find out how Thinkfinity can impact your classroom, the K12HSN team is offering a new Webinar for CA educators... SBE Meeting Live Webcast Friday, July 30th, 2010K12HSN: The live video stream from the State Board of Education (SBE) special meeting originating from the California Department of Education will available online, live on August 2nd, 2010 around 10:00 am. What’s New in E-rate for Summer 2010 Friday, July 30th, 2010CDE/K12HSN: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has asked for input from applicants, vendors, and the public regarding proposed modifications to the E-rate program through a process known as NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making). K12HSN Announcement: Launch of CaliQity Friday, July 23rd, 2010K12HSN: The K12HSN is pleased to announce a new partnership with IQ Innovations to offer K-12 districts in California access to a free Learning Management System, CaliQity. CaliQity will also allow districts to access free and commercial content... 4 weeks to RFP deadline Friday, July 16th, 2010K12HSN: The Applications for the Advancing Network Uses grant opportunity being offered by the K-12 High Speed Network are due on August 13, 2010. SBE Meeting Live Webcast Monday, July 12th, 2010K12HSN: The live video stream from the State Board of Education (SBE) meeting originating from the California Department of Education will available online, live on July 14-15, 2010 CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Monday, July 12th, 2010CENIC: The 10 Gigabit connection to the San Diego County Office of Education that was announced as tested and readied in the May 3 issue of CENIC Today has been completed and is now in production. Fall 2010 E-Rate Training Sessions Wednesday, July 7th, 2010K12HSN: The California Department of Education and K12HSN are pleased to announce the Fall 2010 E-rate training options now available to all school districts/charter schools, county offices of education, libraries and service providers. E-rate/CTF Training Announcement. Hold the Dates! Tuesday, June 15th, 2010K12HSN: In September, October, and November 2010, the CDE and K12HSN will conduct a series of Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced E-rate/CTF Training sessions throughout the state. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010CENIC: This month, the Orange County Department of Education received its own 10 Gb/s connection. Request for Proposals Monday, May 24th, 2010K12HSN: Using one-time stabilization funds (SFSF), the K12HSN will fund work by districts, county offices of education, direct funded Charter schools, or by vendors partnering with such local education agencies (LEAs). CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, May 4th, 2010CENIC: This month, the 10 Gb/s connection to the San Diego County Office of Education was tested and readied for production traffic. Health education gets a federal boost Tuesday, April 20th, 2010eSchool News: Backed by a campaign launched by First Lady Michelle Obama earlier this year, some schools are using the same technologies that have many kids glued to their cell phones and iPods for hours at a time as useful instructional tools... E-rate Changes - Fact vs. Fiction - Time Will Tell Thursday, March 25th, 2010K12HSN/CDE: Recently the FCC released their new National Broadband Plan. To prevent any unnecessary worries, it seems wise to remind ourselves that the new National Broadband Plan is just a plan. It is not adopted. Network Connection Survey Wednesday, March 10th, 2010K12HSN/CDE: Addressing gaps in California's broadband infrastructure requires that we provide accurate and up-to-date information on behalf of CA’s school districts. Your cooperation is needed to ensure that connectivity data is reported accurately. Visit us at the CUE Confernce! Thursday, March 4th, 2010K12HSN: Visit BOOTH 620 and make sure you participate in our sessions to learn more about Calaxy, Brokers of Expertise and Verizon Thinkfinity. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010CENIC: California's K-12 System also received new Gigabit connections this month, as the Merced County Office of Education received a circuit to the Merced backbone node and the Ventura COE received a second Gigabit connection to the CalREN backbone. Important E-rate Information Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010K12HSN/CDE: When you receive your Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgment Letter (RAL) from USAC (see attachment) you have 20 days to respond from the date of the letter, and to make corrections to any errors that may result in reduction or denial of funding. Upcoming Conferences Friday, February 26th, 2010K12HSN: We will be present at several conferences in the coming months. Make sure you stop by our booth or attend our sessions to learn more about Calaxy, Verizon Thinkfinity and our training opportunities. VISIT US AT CUE NEXT WEEK! Friday, February 26th, 2010K12HSN: CUE 2010 is around the corner. Make sure you stop by our booth! We will have three presentations this year: Calaxy, Brokers of expertise and Verizon Thinkfinity. FY2010 Filing Window Close Extended to February 19 Tuesday, February 9th, 2010K12HSN/CDE: Due to adverse weather conditions in many areas of the country, USAC - in consultation with the FCC - has extended the close of the filing window to Friday, February 19, 2010. 2010/2011 Applications: The Final Days Monday, February 1st, 2010K12HSN/CDE: Warning: The deadline for filing Form 471 applications for FY 2010/2011, is Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST (remember that is 8:59 PST). February Give and Get Campaign Friday, January 29th, 2010K12HSN: We are gearing up to launch our 'February Give and Get' Campaign exclusively for Verizon Thinkfinity Trainers in California. Important E-rate Information Friday, January 8th, 2010K12HSN: Warning! Using a non State Form 470 and Form 470 posting deadline K12HSN -- Holiday Update Friday, December 18th, 2009K12HSN News will return the week of January 4th, 2010. The K12HSN Offices will be closed between December 28, 2009 and January 4, 2010. Happy Holidays! Face-to-face Training:Become a Thinkfinity Trainer Thursday, December 3rd, 2009K12HSN is offering a series of face-to-face trainings to train educators, technology integration specialists, etc. who are interested in become Verizon Thinkfinity Field Trainers. E-rate Updates Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009K12HSN/CDE: Last chance to attend E-rate training for Fall 2009 and USAC announces Commitment Levels Visit our booth at the CLMS K-12 Technology Conf Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Join the California K-12 High Speed Network at the CLMS/CLHS K-12 Technology Conference in San Diego, December 4-5. Make sure you stop by our booth! (booth 25). There will also be a Verizon Thinkfinity session Friday -- 10:30 to 11:30 am (Royal Palm 3) Connecting California's Children Report 2009 Wednesday, November 25th, 2009The California K-12 High Speed Network is proud to release the 2009 edition of its Connecting California's Children Report. SBE Meeting Live Webcast Wednesday, November 18th, 2009K12HSN: The live video stream from the State Board of Education (SBE) meeting originating from the California Department of Education is available online. Come and visit our booth at CETPA! Friday, November 13th, 2009Join the California K-12 High Speed Network at the CETPA Annual Conference next week in San Diego. Make sure you stop by our booth! (Grand Foyer) Verizon Thinkfinity Launch Event -- Video Friday, October 30th, 2009K12HSN: A video of the press conferences held simultaneously at Thomas A. Edison Middle School in Los Angeles and the state Capitol in Sacramento to announce the new partnership between the Verizon Foundation and K12HSN is available on Calaxy. 2009 E-rate Beginner Training Archive Available Friday, October 23rd, 2009K12HSN: For those who couldn't attend the2009 E-rate/CTF Training for Beginners organized by K12HSN and the California Department of Education, the session is now available on the K12HSN website. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Friday, October 2nd, 2009CENIC: A new ring was completed with the installation of a new DS3 circuit between Loyalton High School and Truckee High School. Circuit orders were also placed for three 10-Gigabit Ethernet circuits to serve the LASD, OCDE and SDCOE node sites. City of Los Angeles Technology & Education Summit Friday, October 2nd, 2009Join the California K-12 High Speed Network at the City of Los Angeles Technology & Education Summit on November 4th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Make sure you stop by our booth! (booth 403) Online Verizon Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer Friday, September 18th, 2009Verizon Thinkfinity will be offering an online facilitated course to the educators and technology integration specialists who are interested in becoming Verizon Thinkfinity Field Trainers. Registration closes on October 1st. New Partnership With Verizon Thinkfinity Thursday, September 17th, 2009K12HSN is pleased to announce a partnership with the Verizon Foundation. This new initiative will provide free online resources for California teachers, parents and students, through Verizon's Thinkfinity.org. E-rate and CTF Reminders/Updates Friday, August 28th, 2009CDE and K12HSN are providing important reminders/updates related to E-rate and CTF. Register for our 2009 E-Rate and CTF Training Friday, August 7th, 2009The California Department of Education and K12HSN are pleased to announce the Fall 2009 E-rate training options. Registration is now available to school districts, county offices of education, libraries, and service providers. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, August 4th, 2009CENIC: Two more circuits were upgraded for the Tulare and Madera County Offices of Education, with Tulare's OC-3 and Madera's DS-3 circuits to the CalREN backbone node site at Fresno both replaced with Gigabit connections. Thinkfinity Resources Now Available on Calaxy Thursday, July 30th, 2009The California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) is pleased to announce that thousands of Thinkfinity's educational resources are now available on Calaxy. Thinkfinity Train-the-Trainer: Become a Trainer Monday, July 27th, 2009Verizon Thinkfinity is offering an online facilitated course, delivered via Blackboard. This session is intended for educators, technology integration specialists, etc, who are interested in training others to locate and integrate Thinkfinity resources. Thinkfinity Receives ISTE Seal of Alignment Thursday, July 9th, 2009ISTE: The International Society for Technology in Education completed review of Thinkfinity's Integration Framework and determined that the program clearly supports implementation of the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T) Blogging NECC 2009 Monday, July 6th, 2009Do not miss Gail Desler's coverage of several amazing sessions held at the NECC conference, last week in Washington, DC. Biden Announces Rural Broadband Funding Thursday, July 2nd, 2009eSchool News: Schools and other entities that provide broadband service and technology training can begin applying for $4.7 billion in stimulus funding July 14. Audits frustrate e-Rate applicants Wednesday, July 1st, 2009eSchool News: Opinions about the management of the federal e-Rate program have improved over the last year, a new survey suggests. But applicants continue to be frustrated by audits, and they'd like to see more transparency in the program. Transition into Summer with Thinkfinity Thursday, June 11th, 2009Thinkfinity is offering FREE one-our Educator Webinars every Monday through Friday from June 1 through June 26, plus a Saturday session on June 20. Certificates for one hour of professional development credit are available. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Thursday, June 4th, 2009CENIC: We're nearing the close of the 2008-09 fiscal year, and it's been quite a year for California's K-12 System, with 44 Gigabit circuit upgrades completed thus far. CA schools to gain free access to UC College Prep Friday, May 22nd, 2009K12HSN/UCCP: California K-12 schools to gain free access to UC online college prep courses on powerful high-speed network. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Wednesday, April 1st, 2009CENIC: A node site previously located at Truckee Donner Public Utility District was moved to Truckee High School, and a DS-3 between Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Truckee High School was replaced with a Gigabit connection. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, March 10th, 2009In addition to the five upgraded circuits for California's K-12 System listed in the past issue of CENIC Today, the month of February saw 4 additional circuits upgraded to Gigabit speeds Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgement Letter (RAL) Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009K12HSN: When you receive your Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgment Letter (RAL) from USAC, you have 20 days to respond from the date of the letter, and to make any allowable corrections to any errors that may result in reduction or denial of funding. edZone is now Calaxy! Thursday, February 26th, 2009K12HSN: As we approach the first anniversary of edZone's launch, we have a couple of important announcements. FY 2009 Applications: The Final Day Wednesday, February 11th, 2009FY 2009 Form 471 Application Window Closes Tomorrow-February 12, 2009. Applications completed online or postmarked after this time and date will be treated as received outside the filing window and stand little (probably no) chance of being funded. Brokers of Expertise Invitation to Pilot Monday, February 2nd, 2009We are recruiting 36 teachers from around the state to pilot the resources and the collaboration tools of a new online environment. Selected teachers will work between March 14 and June, 2009, to inform stakeholders in the Brokers of Expertise initiative. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Friday, January 30th, 2009CENIC: The readers of CENIC Today will be pleased to see the old year ended and the new year begun with plenty of activity to increase bandwidth and robustness for California's K-12... edZone Moodle Now Available Tuesday, January 13th, 2009K12HSN is pleased to announce the release of edZone Moodle 2009: 5 Stories to Watch this Year Monday, January 5th, 2009Five developments that could have a profound effect on educational technology in 2009 and beyond. Visit the K12HSN Booth at CETPA! Friday, November 7th, 2008K12HSN will have a booth and will present several sessions at the CETPA Conference in Sacramento, November 18-21,2008. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, November 4th, 2008CENIC: A very large number of K-12 SONET circuits have been undergoing Gigabit upgrades to improve their connectivity to the CalREN backbone. Last month six circuits were announced, and were joined by 4 more in October. 2008 E-rate and CTF Training Beginner: Video Tuesday, November 4th, 2008K12HSN: The streaming video of the 2008 E-rate and CTF Training Beginner Session is now available for viewing. Important E-rate Deadlines Tuesday, October 14th, 2008K12HSN/CDE: There are two Important Deadlines this month: The first affects your funding for last year (2007-08) and the second affects your funding for this year if your FCDL (Funding Commitment Decision Letter) is dated July 1, 2008 or earlier. Visit the K12HSN Booth next week at ILC! Friday, October 10th, 2008Visit the K12HSN Booth at the Innovative Learning Conference produced by CUE*FETC, October 14-16, 2008, San Jose Convention Center. CalREN Update: Network Projects and Activities Tuesday, October 7th, 2008CENIC: There's been a great deal of activity at CENIC during the month of September, with many sites receiving new, enhanced Gigabit connectivity to CalREN and to one another. K12HSN Consortium Letter of Agency Friday, September 19th, 2008State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell invited County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators to Participate in the Statewide E-rate Consortium. CDE/K12HSN Statewide E-rate Training Sessions Friday, August 22nd, 2008All training dates are available in person, by videoconference, or by live web cast from your computer. Details on the trainings and registration are available online and registration is open! K12HSN is launching EdZone Assets Tuesday, August 19th, 2008edZone Assets is an intuitive and highly customizable web-based system for managing and tracking your inventory that can be used as a stand-alone solution or tied to MyTechDesk, a free work-order management system. Brokers of Expertise: Team Recruitment Friday, August 8th, 2008Working with the K12HSN, the CDE has established the Brokers of Expertise (BoE) initiative to embrace technology and provide effective tools and resources to schools as they strive to reach ambitious goals for student achievement. CDE/K12HSN E-RATE AND CTF TRAINING Announcement Thursday, July 24th, 2008In September, October, and November 2008, the CDE and K12HSN will conduct four Beginner and four Intermediate/Advanced E-rate/CTF Training sessions throughout the state. CalREN Update Monday, July 7th, 2008During the past months, CENIC has continued to work with K12HSN, K-12 node sites and telecommunications service providers on upgrades to a significant number of SONET circuits, all of which will be migrated to Gigabit connections. Calisphere Themed Collections Featured in edZone Thursday, July 3rd, 2008K12HSN has partnered with the California Digital Library (CDL) in an effort to promote awareness and increase usage of Calisphere's rich resources among California K-12 teachers. K12HSN/CDE E-Rate Update Thursday, June 26th, 2008Find out the latest about E-rate: Important Deadline! Telecom Services Validation, Fall E-Rate Training, E-Rate Training Survey, and the Schools and Libraries News Brief for June 13 and June 20, 2008 Groups added to edZone Friday, April 11th, 2008K12HSN is pleased to announce the release of a powerful new feature in edZone. Users now have the ability to create groups and share content to those select individuals. K12HSN is launching EdZone Thursday, March 6th, 2008The California K-12 High Speed Network has developed a comprehensive set of tools to support teaching and learning in California classrooms. This suite of tools, known as edZone, is available to the California educational community at no cost. New Cybersafety Resources Available at k12hsn.org Thursday, March 6th, 2008The California K-12 High Speed Network is providing comprehensive cybersafety resources to enable parents and teachers to acquire the knowledge they need to keep their children safe on the Internet. K12HSN to launch EdZone at the 2008 CUE Conference Thursday, February 14th, 2008The K-12 High Speed Network will launch EdZone at this year's upcoming CUE Conference. EdZone is a customized social networking platform allowing California K-12 educators to take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies in a safe and controlled environment. Customizable Interface to Share Student Work Thursday, February 7th, 2008K12HSN is offering local instances of the Showcase website to all California K-12 schools and districts interested in sharing teacher and student work and disseminating best practices in a safe environment. FY 2008 Applications: The Final Days Tuesday, February 5th, 2008The deadline for filing Form 471 applications for FY 2008, the next funding year, is Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST. Applications completed online or postmarked after this time and date will be treated as received outside the filing window. Streaming Video of the CALNET 2 Roundtable Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008Review a streaming video of the CALNET 2 and E-Rate Roundtable held on January 17, 2008. Frequently Asked Questions About CALNET 2, E-rate Tuesday, January 8th, 2008K12HSN has posted a very comprehensive FAQ about CALNET 2 as it relates to E-rate. E-Rate Round Table, Ask Your Questions: January 17 Tuesday, January 8th, 2008K12HSN is organizing a second round table on E-Rate's Form 471 best practice and guidance, in multiple locations throughout the State. We will spend approximately 2-3 hours in a question and answer session on the Form 471 process. Streaming Video of the CALNET 2 Roundtable Monday, December 24th, 2007Review a streaming video of the CALNET 2 and E-Rate Roundtable held on December 11, 2007. CALNET 2 ATO Alert! Friday, December 21st, 2007K12HSN urges caution when completing an Authorization to Order (ATO) for the CALNET 2 Contract. CTAP7 Digital Art Contest Tuesday, December 4th, 2007K12HSN is proud to present the CTAP7 Digital Art Contest. This year's theme 'My Classroom My Space' looks at the disconnect between what is experienced at home and what is experienced in school and shows how students are reacting and compensating for this E-Rate Round Table - Ask Your Questions Tuesday, December 4th, 2007K12HSN is organizing a round table on CALNET 2/E-Rate. We will spend approximately 3 hours with a question and answer session regarding CALNET 2 as it relates to E-Rate, on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 , 9:00 am-12:00 pm. (Videoconferences and Webcast) E-rate Training Streaming Video Modules Available Monday, November 26th, 2007E-rate and CTF training modules are now available on the K12HSN website! These videos will be very helpful to those who were not able to participate in the Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced training sessions organized by K12HSN and the CDE last month. The Road to Slick Rock Film Festival Friday, November 16th, 2007K12HSN is proud to present the Road to Slick Rock Ad Contest. The Slick Rock Film Festival is a student film competition designed to promote and recognize student film-makers in the San Joaquin Valley (CTAP7). K12HSN: Technology Refresh Update Tuesday, November 13th, 2007The new routers for 57 K-12 Node Sites have arrived at CENIC and are being deployed. The CENIC NOC will work with Node Site staff members to configure and test the new equipment. K12HSN launches a Network Diagnostic Service Wednesday, October 10th, 2007The California K-12 High Speed Network and Netcordia Team Up to Improve Service Delivery of Internet Resources to the Classroom. CETPA Session: CDE and K12HSN E-rate/CTF Update Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007Do not miss the session Russ Selken will be presenting at CETPA. You will learn more about what's new in E-rate. The session will include many resources useful to E-rate/CTF applicants of all levels of experience. CETPA Session: We're not just about the wires Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007Do not miss the session Alan Phillips will be presenting at CETPA. You will learn more about the FREE services, tools and resources which are available to California schools through K12HSN. E-Rate and CTF Trainings Thursday, September 13th, 2007E-Rate and CTF Training Materials are now available! E-rate News: Trainings and Letters of Agency Thursday, September 13th, 2007E-rate training for beginners starts on Monday, it is not too late to sign-up! CDE News Release: Final Budget Agreement Thursday, August 23rd, 2007State Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Comments on Passage of Final Budget Agreement. K12HSN Update: Node Site Replacement Routers Monday, August 6th, 2007The K12HSN program has authorized CENIC to procure new routers for each of the K-12 node sites currently serving California's K-12 districts and schools with Cisco 7500 series routers. CALNET 1 to 2 Transition and other E-rate Updates Friday, August 3rd, 2007CALNET 1 to 2 Transition and Other E-rate Updates from the California Department of Education (CDE). K12HSN is launching DataLINK Tuesday, July 10th, 2007DataLINK offers direct access to California schools, districts and county offices of education's connectivity data. K12HSN's monitoring system now available online Tuesday, July 10th, 2007You can now access K12HSN's monitoring system --SolarWinds-- to view the Network's performance and utilization across the state. K12HSN Budget Update Tuesday, July 10th, 2007After weeks of waiting, we have learned that the $1.9M in one-time funds needed to fund Year 1 of the Technology Refresh Plan survived the conference committee process and remain part of the budget being sent back to the Governor. 2007 Statewide CDE/K12HSN E-Rate and CTF Trainings Friday, July 6th, 2007In September, October, and November 2007, the CDE and K12HSN will conduct five Beginner and five Intermediate/Advanced E-rate/CTF Training sessions throughout the state. K12HSN is launching two RSS feeds Thursday, July 5th, 2007The California K-12 High Speed Network is proud to bring you K12HSN updates and some of the latest education and technology headlines in a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) format. Professional Development Cafe Thursday, May 31st, 2007On May 31, Cisco will be presenting "NAC-Network Admission Control" as part of the K12HSN's Professional Development Cafe series. Important Announcement from UCCP Tuesday, May 1st, 2007UCCP will begin making its high quality Advanced Placement and "a-g" course content freely available this fall, enabling teachers to use its course content and allowing even more students to benefit from access to college preparatory materials. Technology in Learning Leadership Award Thursday, March 8th, 2007Todd Finnell, CEO of the California K-12 High Speed Network (K12HSN) and Assistant Superintendent of Imperial County Office of Education, was awarded CUE's Technology in Learning Leadership (TILL) Award. K12HSN partners with Discovery Education Thursday, March 1st, 2007Discovery Education has agreed to partner with K12HSN to allow K12HSN to host Discovery Education unitedstreaming resources "on the Network." Student work on display Wednesday, February 28th, 2007K12HSN launches two new websites: Student Technology Showcase and Directory of Network Applications MegaConference Jr. is Rapidly Approaching Monday, November 20th, 2006Megaconference Jr., now in its fourth year, is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other's learning in real time. Districts encouraged to apply for technology funds Friday, September 29th, 2006Schools Chief Jack O'Connell encourages districts to apply for education technology funds. Applications Now Available for Schools to Access Funds from Microsoft Settlement. Program Update Tuesday, September 19th, 2006Find out the latest on legislation, network upgrades and more... Jack O'Connell announces the launch of Calisphere Monday, August 21st, 2006State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today joined officials from the University of California to announce the launch of the Calisphere web site. Announcing RFP Results Friday, May 26th, 2006The K-12 High-Speed Network is pleased to announce the results of its first no-cost Content Delivery Pilot Program. FUNDING FOR K12HSN IS RESTORED Monday, May 15th, 2006Governor's Revised Budget includes funding for the program The Potential of High Speed Networks Thursday, May 4th, 2006Converge magazine looks at the enormous potential raised by the spread of genuinely high-speed networks like Internet2 for teaching and learning. Silicon Valley's Institute of Computer Technology Thursday, January 5th, 2006Helps Fight to Restore Funding for the High Speed Network Critical CTF Information for January 2006 Thursday, December 8th, 2005Learn about important changes to the California Teleconnect Fund Reaching Beyond the Classroom for Science Content Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005Middle school students in rural Southern CA learn from State Parks experts CA School Connectivity Report Released Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005The Connecting California's Children Report for 2005 is now released. Water Quality Education Monday, October 17th, 2005Free Webcast Training on Water Quality Education for 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Teachers |
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