CPC has created a resource to help organizations procure COVID-19 related products. Navigate to www.PurchasingConnection.org/Covid for directions on how to order and a breakdown of products by category or link directly to the CPC COVID-19 Resources Spreadsheet through the link below.
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| Hanes |
| We are happy to announce that CPC now hosts a contract for adult and youth sized reusable face masks with Hanes! |
| Negotiated Agreement # F21-HAN |
| Hanes’ business to business segment will manage customer orders. Masks are $1/mask for orders of 500, multiple mask styles are available, orders must be placed in increments of 500, and the minimum order quantity is 500. |
| Additional information, including information on how to order, may be found on the Hanes vendor profile page. |
| Hanes vendor profile page → |
While educators everywhere were caught off-guard by COVID-19 in the spring, every district is now prepared with a plan for reopening school, regardless of the learning environment. Join Newsela for a discussion to learn more about districts’ back-to-school priorities, anticipated challenges, and recommendations for bridging learning gaps and jumpstarting learning recovery this fall.
Trinity3 Technology offers a complete line of custom configured name brand, new and re-certified Chromebooks, laptops and desktops to the K-12 Education marketplace. Learn how Trinity3 Technology can help you navigate going back to school this fall.
The webinar will be at 10 am on August 26.
In-person learning, hybrid learning, and distance learning will all present technological challenges to districts this fall. Similarly, municipalities and nonprofits will need to remain as flexible as technology allows until the threat from the coronavirus has passed. No matter your organization, CPC has contracts with vendors that can lend you expertise and save you valuable budget dollars.
Tierney account executives are ready to consult with you on your district’s technology needs. They have created a Return to School Technology Guide to help you finalize your approach to in-person, hybrid, and distance learning this Fall.
View the Tierney Return to School Technology Guide →
Tierney is co-hosting a webinar with Google this Thursday, August 13th at 1:30pm.
Register for the Tierney and Google co-hosted webinar →
Learn more →
CDW-G has created a Remote Learning resource page with solution spotlights, articles on equity considerations, and networking and security considerations.
Audio Vendors
Lightspeed and Marco both specialize in classroom audio enhancement. Marco also specializes in all-area audio enhancement. Please take advantage of their expertise when planning to ensure that all students can hear this upcoming school year and for general audio enhancement needs.
Learn more about Lightspeed →
Learn more about Marco →
Gaggle student safety tools keep a close eye on how students are doing, giving you greater insight to identify those who may be struggling with being isolated or uprooted after the dramatic changes in their daily routine.
Learn more about Gaggle →
Cooperative Purchasing Connection
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1-888-739-3289
CPC is a service of eight Minnesota Service Cooperatives:
Lakes Country Service Coop | Metro ECSU
Northeast Service Coop | Northwest Service Coop
Resource Training & Solutions | South Central Service Coop
Southeast Service Coop | Southwest Service Coop
Husqvarna is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power equipment and deliver the widest range of products in the industry – from hand-held products like chainsaws, brush cutters, leaf blowers, and trimmers to our zero turn and robotic mowers. Learn about the equipment you need to keep your facilities and grounds in top shape!
The webinar will be at 10 am on August 12.
CPC Partnership Series Webinar – All State Communications
Topic: The HALO Smart Detector
| Swank Motion Picture Inc. |
| We are happy to announce that CPC now hosts two contracts with SWANK Motion Pictures, Inc! |
| Contract #F20-SSM |
| SWANK K-12 Streaming is a streaming platform that provides educators with streaming access to feature films, documentaries, and foreign films for curriculum supplement. |
| Contract #F20-SML |
| SWANK Movie Licensing USA provide site licensing to schools for showing movies that are not for educational purposes. A movie license is required anytime a school shows a movie outside of educational purposes such as: Family Movie Nights / Fundraising Events, Before/ After Care, Student Rewards / Incentives, Indoor Recess / Holidays, Summer Camps, or Staffing Emergencies. |
| Benefits: |
| CPC’s contract with SWANK provides members with a 33% discount on SWANK K-12 Streaming. CPC’s contract with SWANK provides members with an average savings of $100 on SWANK Movie Licensing USA. Learn more about the SWANK contract at https://purchasingconnection.org/contract/270/ |
CPC Partner Trinity3 recently hosted a webinar entitled Phoenix Pedagogy: Lessons Rising from the Pandemic.
Featured Speakers:
Jennifer Reaves
Technology Integration Specialist
Mylan Park Elementary – Morgantown, WV
Evelyn McCulloch
Director of Teaching and Learning and Design Thinking Educator in the Makerspace
Park Maitland School – Orlando, FL
Tamara Schrick
Director of Special Education
EPIC Virtual School – Oklahoma
Special guest: Steve Asper
Director of Technology and Innovation
White Bear Lake Area Schools – White Bear Lake, MN
Questions:
How can the digital tools that teachers acquired during the pandemic transform the learning in the physical classroom and/or blended environment when we return?
How do we update our Strategic Plans for the 2020-2021 school year based on things discovered and altered during the pandemic?
What are the most important things to consider with IEPs and accomdating diverse learners while distance learning?
What can vendor partners do to support schools moving forward?
Hillyard, the leading manufacturer and distributor of cleaning and hygiene solutions, is now available through Express! Please shop Hillyard for the highest quality products and support from the most knowledgeable Account Managers in the Custodial/Housekeeping Supply industry! Find more information about Hillyard by signing into Express, clicking All Suppliers on the left side of the screen, and then clicking on the Hillyard logo!
To shop Hillyard through Express, simply click on the globe icon beneath the Hillyard logo.