Member websites, schedules, and calendars:
A PLUS Network (http://www.interlocal625.org/) Ten schools in SW Kansas formed a consortium in 1989 to share classes over an Interactive Distance Learning network. Currently, there are 16 IDL classrooms in ten Unified School Districts. For the 06-07 school year the A+ Network is sharing classes with four other IDL networks across the state of Kansas. 2007/08 Schedule
Greenbush Network (http://www.greenbush.org/idl/index.cfm)- The programs in the attached calendars are available to any Kan-Ed site throughout the state. Greenbush programs cost $100 per session for non-Greenbush network schools; for Science Center extended programs, please see the cost listed on the calendar. Please contact the other IDL content providers for pricing for their programs. March, 2008
High Southwest Plains Network (http://www.swprsc.org/)
I-CAN Network (http://www.ican-ks.org/index.asp?DocumentID=673) The primary mission of the I nteractive C onsortium A cademic N etwork (I-CAN) is to provide a wide array of educational courses for all students of participating schools in a collaborative manner to mutually benefit all school districts to facilitate course offerings not presently available in existing curriculums. I-CAN provides the community patrons the opportunity to enroll in college courses to earn degrees and for certification in areas of need. 2007/08 Schedule
North Central Kansas Distance Learning Network (http://www.bartonccc.edu/itv/ncdln.html ) The North Central Distance Learning Network currently encompasses 6 partner schools that are connected to Barton County Community College. The 5 original network partners consist of Russell High School, Lucas-Luray High School, Wilson High School, Quivira Heights High School and Victoria High School. Claflin High School became the 6th partner in 2005. The instructional television (ITV) equipment utilized by the NCDLN operates by using the H.323 video over IP protocol, Polycom technology and dedicated T1 lines. Sites are equipped with computers, overhead projectors and screens, phone/fax machines, document cameras (Elmo), Polycom systems, monitors, instructor camera's, and Interwrite pads. The dedicated T1 lines are in the process of being changed over to local ISP's at each of the partner locations. Currently, on campus there are two main host send/receive sites (rooms F-164 & T-103). Barton has the capability to send/receive classes from several other ITV equipped rooms at campuses in Great Bend, Junction City and Ft. Riley. In the NCDLN network there are six (6) send/receive sites consisting of the 6 current partner locations.
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center (http://www.nkesc.org/ )
Smoky Hill Distance Learning Network (http://www.smokyhill.org/ )
South Central Kansas Education Service Center (http://www.sckesc.org/Services/InteractiveDistanceLearning/default.aspx) - To schedule programs email Audra May amay@sckesc.org or call 620-584-3300 ext 135. Package of three (3( 30 minute programs through Interactive Video Conferencing using H.323 Each program is designed with pre-and post-learning activities for teachers(s). The package of three programs is $250.00, or $100. For each individual program. February 2008
TEEN (Technology Excellence in Education) Network (http://www.ti632.org/) The T.E.E.N. consortium, located in Marion and Dickinson counties in Kansas, has been established to enable five districts to share resources for the mutual benefit of the students enrolled in the Unified School Districts of Centre, Herington, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody. TEEN provides excellent instruction and challenging academic preparation for secondary students, provides a base to inservice a supportive network of people, and builds a cooperative relationship among teachers, administrators, members of school boards, parents and other policy makers in all five communities. 2007/08 Schedule
