DLC Newsletter: June 2009

The Digital Learning Department opens July 1

With the recent passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5410, the DLC and OSPI have partnered to create a new Digital Learning Department within OSPI. As of July 1, many of the resources currently available only to DLC members will be accessible to all schools in the state, including access to online courses and library databases. Current DLC members receive special pricing on resources and other benefits because of your long-term use of our services. Learn more: http://www.learningcommons.org/options

The DLC staff stands ready to answer any questions you may have about this transition. Contact us at dlcinfo@learningcommons.org or call 800.890.8592.

The winner of our 2009 DLC Innovative Digital Educator Award is…

Grand-prize winner Dr. Synthia Parish-Duehn was honored as our 2009 Innovative Digital Educator for turning Prosser Falls High School into a “school where students are begging to enroll, rather than begging to leave.” Read more about her impressive use of the DLC: http://www.learningcommons.org/idea/

We thank all the worthy nominees who applied. Awards will be distributed at the DLC Innovation Celebration on June 24th.

ClassTools is still available for use through August 15

The DLC is delighted to extend your use of 2008-2009 Apex Learning ClassTools accounts to accommodate summer school students. You may now access student records through August 15. Learn more: http://www.learningcommons.org/educators/tr/classtools/