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Thanks for that, Kim.<br>
<p>I'm not going to go (but would like to in the future—I've never
witnessed the DCS scene), but I wanted to learn about the SIS
(Student Information Systems) they're evaluating anyway.<br>
</p>
<p>No information was provided about what programs were being
evaluated, but I called the number provided (678-676-1131) and
found they are:<br>
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<ul>
<li><a
href="http://www.pearsonschoolsystems.com/products/powerschool/">Pearson
PowerSchool</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.infinitecampus.com/">Infinite Campus</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Haven't looked into them too deeply, but on first glance, didn't
see any obvious differentiators. But since DCS is only soliciting
comments at the time and place of the presentations, I can't tell
them what I think anyway. ☹<br>
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On 08/19/2013 04:29 PM, Kim Speece wrote:
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Don't know if anyone would be interested but passing the
information along.
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<div>Kim<br>
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<div><span><b>From: </b></span><span>Dekalb School District
<<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:notifications@schoolconnectsweb.com">notifications@schoolconnectsweb.com</a>><br>
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<div><span><b>Subject: </b></span><span><b>Gradebook Vendor
Demonstrations</b><br>
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<div><span><b>Date: </b></span><span>August 19, 2013
4:25:59 PM EDT<br>
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<div><span><b>To: </b></span><span><a
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<br>
Dear Parents of DeKalb County Students:<br>
<br>
You are invited to attend a demonstration of proposed
software programs on Tuesday, August 20, from 7:00p.m. to
8:00p.m. in the AIC Boardroom at the Administrative &
Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone
Mountain. (See driving directions below.) The demonstrations
will begin promptly at 7:00p.m. The software programs are
designed to provide secure access to a teacher's gradebook
for parents and students and will be presented by two
vendors who have made proposals to the District. We want
your assessment of these programs before a final selection
is made so you will be asked to complete a short evaluation
of each product demonstrated.<br>
<br>
Please contact 678-676-1131 with any questions.<br>
<br>
Your participation is critical to making a sound decision
that will impact your child's learning experience.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
DIRECTIONS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE & INSTRUCTIONAL
COMPLEX:<br>
TAKE EXIT #4, GO WEST ON MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BLVD. FOR ABOUT
.2-MILE, TURN LEFT INTO THE AIC COMPLEX, GO TO THE END OF
THE DRIVEWAY AND TURN RIGHT. YOU'LL SEE THE AIC ENTRANCE ON
YOUR LEFT. THERE WILL BE SIGNS PROMINENTLY POSTED DIRECTING
YOU TO THE BOARDROOM.
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