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Services AvailableE-Rate Support

ETSCGoogle Apps

Network Support Network Cooperative

Microsoft Terminal Server SupportRITU Data and Video

Linux and Open Source SupportMicrosoft Exchange Upgrades

Client Imaging

SIF Implementation PlanningTechnology Program Review

he NWESD Technology Services Department, your partner in Education Technology, o�ers a wide variety of key services at a reduced cost for your district.

 e Technology Services Team operates on a philosophy of continuous improvement and keeps a ­nger on the pulse of evolving technology.  ey stay current on modern techniques and tools so you don’t have to!

Your budget is our priority. When you partner with the NWESD, you join other members of our 35 districts to access services at a group rate. Save money on technology training and utilize the cost-e�ective resources provided by experts in Education Technology.

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We can help you take on the challenge of truly integrating your Google Apps domain into your Active Directory structure. By combining several technologies and working closely with your district, we can help you set up:

Account or Password SynchronizationUser accounts and passwords can be synchronized between a directory server and the Google domain.

SSO Account LoginGoogle supports many methods of trusting passwords that are confirmed by other services. Through using software that converts one of these methods to authentication requests of your Directory Server, passwords can be checked against a directory in real time with minimal impact to its existing configuration.

Local Backup of Google DocsOften people are concerned that an online service might lose their data. NWESD has developed a process for backing up Google Docs.

Google Apps

Educational Technology Support CenterETSCThe ETSC works to assess and prioritize the administrative and instructional technology needs of our member districts. It serves as a resource for districts and allows them access to experts at a reduced cost. Our services include: Providing staff development and training in curricular, instructional, and administrative applications of technology in education Facilitating long-range planning for technology in schools Providing technical assistance and support in distance learning, interactive video, online learning, etc Disseminating information on current and emerging technologies Linking schools with similar initiatives to encourage networking Providing other technical and program support Supporting statewide school reform efforts

John Hardy, 360.299.4034

Web Funding SupportE-Rate Processing Are you tired of spending hours completing your E-Rate paperwork? Tired of paying someone else to complete your paperwork and still having to spend hours supporting them? Now in its fifth year, the NWESD E-Rate Program offers a full array of E-Rate support services, including: Form filing, including Forms 470, 471, 486, and BEAR Complete PIA review and audit support if needed Bid preparation and review Document managementOf the 16 districts we serve, most spend less than ten hours per year on E-Rate related matters, allowing them to reallocate time and resources to critical district improvements. For more information, to request a free audit of your current E-Rate strategies, or for a list of current participating districts, visit us online at www.nwesd.org/erate.

Eric Chambers, 360.299.4075

“The Anacortes School District has been using the NWESD to support its network for many years now. We have had an ongoing contract in which they have helped support key network infrastructure such as our firewall, network switches, and even server support. They have helped implement difficult network configurations through their knowledgeable technicians, and have isolated and resolved major network problems by sending technicians out both during and after hours. The NWESD realizes the importance of a stable network in an educational environment and with their support they have helped us keep our network running as smoothly as possible.”

Tyler Starkovich, Informations Technology Manager

Technology Program ReviewTPRNWESD leads district staff through a summative evaluation methodology that involves measurement and documentation for all aspects of program impact on the school district. We can meet with district administrators and building SIP (School Improvement Planning) members to help facilitate and inform this process, as well as review and provide feedback on completed plans prior to submission to OSPI.

A formal report outlining the impact of the program is produced as well as recom-mendations for improvement. Areas addressed include: Staffing and processes Infrastructure Hardware and software Professional development Policy and proceedures

Eric Hall, 360.299.4055

School Interoperability FrameworkSIF Planning

Implement SIF to enable staff to quickly and confidently address student, parent, and community concerns over fast and accurate responses to queries and situations that arise. SIF can save the school district time and money by freeing up resources currently being expended in maintaining multiple databases. Help identify changes in business processes Serve as liaison with staff impacted by process changes Serve as liaison with district technical staff and vendors to develop realistic time lines Identify and characterize start-up and ongoing costs Develop testing procedures to assure successful implementation

Eric Hall, 360.299.4055

We can help you take on the challenge of truly integrating your Google Apps domain into your Active Directory structure. By combining several technologies and working closely with your district, we can help you set up:

Account or Password SynchronizationUser accounts and passwords can be synchronized between a directory server and the Google domain.

SSO Account LoginGoogle supports many methods of trusting passwords that are confirmed by other services. Through using software that converts one of these methods to authentication requests of your Directory Server, passwords can be checked against a directory in real time with minimal impact to its existing configuration.

Local Backup of Google DocsOften people are concerned that an online service might lose their data. NWESD has developed a process for backing up Google Docs.

Kyle Bunker, 360.299.4061

“The Anacortes School District has been using the NWESD to support its network for many years now. We have had an ongoing contract in which they have helped support key network infrastructure such as our firewall, network switches, and even server support. They have helped implement difficult network configurations through their knowledgeable technicians, and have isolated and resolved major network problems by sending technicians out both during and after hours. The NWESD realizes the importance of a stable network in an educational environment and with their support they have helped us keep our network running as smoothly as possible.”

Tyler Starkovich, Informations Technology Manager

1601 R AvenueAnacortes, WA 98221

www.nwesd.orgJanuary 2010

Network Support Services Network Support Cooperative The Network Support Cooperative (Network Co-op) provides trained support personnel without the burden of payroll and supervisory responsibilities. A few benefits of the cooperative include: HP, Cisco and D-link router & switch maintenance, configuration, documentation, and support Windows and OSX hardware support expertise Comprehensive network documentation and capacity planning assistance Remote network support monitoring, and diagnostics assistance via the networkFor more information, visit www.nwesd.org/networkcoop

Microsoft Terminal Server ImplementationsAre you considering implementing terminal servers or thinking about thin clients, but can't afford Citrix or VMware? We provide free consultations to analyze all available options. If you decide to implement terminal servers, we can assist in the process. The NWESD Technology Services team has been supporting terminal servers for 5+ years.

RITU Data & Video (free service via OSPI grant)NWESD provides the first point of contact for any data or interactive video conferencing questions on the K-20 network. We can help you set up and test your video end points, plus we can provide training for the KORRS scheduling system.

Linux and Open Source SupportNWESD has been supporting Open Source systems for 10+ years. A few examples of open source software uses in education are: Firewall Caching Proxy Setup & Support Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP)

GNU Gatekeeper Having your own gatekeeper simplifies firewall configuration, the deployment of portable video conferencing end points and adding new end points. We can help you turn an old Pentium-4 PC into a video gateway.

Microsoft Exchange® Migrations and Upgrades Migrating or upgrading a Microsoft exchange server is a compli-cated and difficult process, which has the potential to impact every user on your network. Save your staff hours of research and testing by letting us help you plan and implement your Exchange migration or upgrade.

Client Imaging Creating a stable disk image for a lab can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Let us help you create the image, and document the entire process for your records. We can also help you create a universal image that will work across multiple hardware platforms, making it possible to reduce the number of images required.

Kyle Bunker, 360.299.4061

“Subsequent to the passage of our district's Technology Levy we sought services by the NWESD to perform an external technology program review. Following a very comprehensive process involving gathering input from our staff in conjunc-tion with the external review work, recommendations were generated across five major domains.

These recommendations have been invaluable in assisting the district in subsequent policy development, enhanced focus on needed professional development and viable infrastructure, software and hardware plans.”

Dennis Haddock, Lakewood Superintendent