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Educators should be jumping for joy…an excerpt from an email about this appears below:

Dear Texas Library, Technology and Curriculum Leaders:

We are happy to report that the Texas State Legislature re-authorized funding for the K-12 Databases Program. Rider 78 was added to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) budget and directs the Commissioner of Education to transfer amounts not to exceed $2.5 million in each year of the next biennium to TSLAC for the purpose of acquiring online research and information resources for libraries in public schools, and for administrative expenses.

What does that mean for your campus? If your are currently participating in the state funded K-12 Databases program you will continue to receive the same great access at http://web.esc20.net/access.

To learn more about the program please visit the K-12 Databases official website at http://web.esc20.net/k12databases

If you are not currently taking advantage of this program, fill out an activation form and submit to us at your earliest convenience. Download the form at http://web.esc20.net/k12databases/activation.htm

And, you can access training info:

K-12 Databases Program training modules are now available for registration through the ESC-20 iLearning system. These online modules are self-paced so you may access and complete the courses anytime, anywhere. You will earn 3 hours of CPE upon completion of each of the following courses:

K-12 Databases: EBSCO Basics Online Course Module 1
K-12 Databases: EBSCO Advanced Online Course Module 2
K-12 Databases: Curriculum Integration Online Course Module 3
K-12 Databases: Collaboration Online Course Module 4
K-12 Databases: Britannica Basics Online Course Module 5

You can find a longer list of resources online here, but for now, here’s the list of Mini10 items available:

K-12DB Mini10 No.1 – Have You Heard? State Funded Online Resources Available Now
	Click here for everything you need to facilitate a ten minute Mini10 No.1 session Click here to access the videos for Mini10 No.1
K-12DB Mini10 No.2 – The Parent Connection Help Your Students Make the Grade
	Click here for everything you need to facilitate a ten minute Mini10 No.2 session Click here to access the videos for Mini10 No.2
K-12DB Mini10 No.3 – Getting Started in the Classroom Resources for All Grade Levels and All Subjects
	Click here for everything you need to facilitate a ten minute Mini10 No.3 session Click here to access the videos for Mini10 No.3

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