Who is your Account Consultant?
 We welcome Jessica Schlesselman to the ICN!
Jessica is now covering the SouthWestern part of the state - please refer to the map to see if you have a new AC covering your area.
Thank you for your understanding during these changes and if you have any questions, please call your Account Consultant:
North-West Territory (Blue)
David Rogers, 515-725-8970
david.rogers@icn.state.ia.us
North-East Territory (Yellow)
Joe Tjaden, 319-240-3528
joe.tjaden@icn.state.ia.us
Central Territory (Purple)
Doug Farrell, 515-725-0249
doug.farrell@icn.state.ia.us
South-West Territory (Green)
Jessica Schlesselman, 515-725-4726
jessica.schlesselman@icn.state.ia.us
South-East Territory (Red)
John O'Conner: 515-725-4658
john.oconner@icn.state.ia.us
Do you have any other questions or suggestions?
Presidential Primary Sources Project
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Please join us for the 2024 Presidential Primary Sources Project (PPSP) sessions featuring interactive discussions with experts and using primary source documents to examine our nation’s presidential legacies.
You can register for any and all programs listed on the website.
All programs are live at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET.
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Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is Iowa’s only authorized Research & Education Network giving our education customers exclusive access to Internet2 services.
HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE
 Expert Consultation
Would you like a consultation to help you understand the differences between our services and which would be the best fit for you? The ICN Business Services Team has over 255 years combined Telecom and Technology Experience! Let our non-commissioned team help explore what you have and how to make it work best for you. Contact us for a chat or to schedule some time for a visit to discuss your needs at no cost to you!
Have a large or small project that requires more than a chat? Contact us about the Consultation and Strategy Services we can provide at reasonable rates to get you through the project to a successful conclusion or implementation. Give us a call if you see something that might fit your needs!
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E-RATE UPDATES
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Each year, schools and libraries can upgrade their network technology, ensuring their students and educators have a secure connection to access digital resources via the Internet. It is essential to increase access to dependable internet to close the digital divide, and this is where E-rate can play a crucial role. |
Check out our helpful article on what services qualify for E-Rate.
E-Rate Has Two Categories:
Category One includes high-speed broadband access. Schools and districts can subscribe to broadband services from internet service providers and purchase lit fiber services. The highest discount level for Category One services is 90 percent.
Category Two includes equipment such as wireless access points and controller systems, routers and switches, and caching technology.
 Reaching EdTech Harmony in Your Classroom
ESchoolNews
Bob Wudeck
In today’s dynamic educational landscape, technology has become an integral part of teaching and learning, but it presents a paradox. While diverse edtech products promise innovation, they simultaneously pose challenges. Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools.
This article also features Lightspeed’s EdTech App Report that sheds light on district safety, cybersecurity, and budgeting based on national trends. Insights come from more than 100 school districts across the United States with enrollments ranging from 200 to more than 200,000.
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