Discovery+Education+Network

=Discovery Education Network= According to their Web site, "Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, LLC the leading global nonfiction media company. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more, Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning."

Discovery Education Network Science for Middle School - 4-Year Free License for Connecticut Schools
On December 8, 2008, Dr. Mark K. McQuillan, Commissioner of Education, sent a letter to all Connecticut Superintendents of School announcing that the CT State Department of Education had acquired a four-year license to [|Discovery Education Science for Middle School] — an award winning standards-based multimedia resource that powers any middle-school science curricula with virtual labs, simulations, interactive videos, reading passages and more, coupled with a real-time assessment component that measures students’ progress. This four-year license is being provided by the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) through the Commission for Educational Technology (CET) at no cost to school districts.

During the month of January, 2009, Connecticut school districts were contacted by a representative from Discovery Education who provided them with information on how to provide all of their Grades 6-8 students and their science teachers with access to these wonderful resources. If you are in an EASTCONN area district and your district has not been contacted by Discovery Education, send an e-mail to Jane Cook at janecook@earthlink.net and she will follow up.

For more information about [|Discovery Education Science for Middle School, visit their Web site]. If you have any questions about this initiative, you may contact Karen Kaplan, educational technology consultant, at karen.kaplan@ct.gov or   **860-713-6781 .**

STAR Discovery Educator
Everyone who registers on the Discovery Education Network becomes a Discovery Educator which allows them to read and comment on the Discovery Education blogs and threaded discussions and gives them access to the register for events on the DEN calendar. Discovery Education is looking for educators who are committed to sharing ideas and resources with their global community. They have additional benefits and additional responsibilities including: To learn how to apply online to become a STAR Discovery Educator, go to: [].
 * A STAR Discovery Educator Welcome Kit
 * A Training Binder to help STAR Discovery Educators facilitate DEN events
 * Training Toolboxes (up to 4 a year)
 * Online Resources - access to thousands of resources created by other STAR Discovery Educators
 * A personal blog - A free and safe site for posting thoughts and sharing with other educators
 * Access to Discovery Education Regional and National events
 * Opportunities to participate in promotional events and win prizes
 * Facilitate at least two events in the Discovery Education Network

=Discovery Education Middle School Science Training of Trainers= Click on the file below for Jane Cook's notes from the DE Science TOT held at ACES on 7/30/09: [|Discovery Education Training of Trainers Notes from Jane Cook 7-30-09.doc] .

=Day of Discovery=
 * Day of Discovery, October 16, 2010 at Smith Middle School in Glastonbury
 * Day of Discovery, May 29, 2009 at EASTCONN Central Office in Hampton