Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2024 at 10:00 AM Register Now We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar hosted by Microsoft and OETC on Sept. 26th, 2024 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT. Join us as we explore how to maximize the value of Microsoft’s free AI offerings to save significant teacher and admin …
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Notice of general meeting of OETC membership
To all OETC members, This notice is to inform all OETC members of a general meeting on Oct 7, 2023. The meeting will be a forum for members to discuss matters pertaining to OETC’s direction and operations. Those not currently affiliated with OETC but interested in membership or attendance can contact OETC Support or refer …
Change in Remittance Address for OETC Payments
Effective immediately, OETC has changed our remittance address to a new location. We want to emphasize that all other aspects of our operations will continue as usual. We kindly request that all future payments be sent to the new remittance address below: OETC LB 1249 PO BOX 35142 Seattle, WA 98124-5142 We understand that this …
Microsoft Winter Webinar Series
Microsoft Security in a Modern World Thursday, Dec 1 – 10:00-11:15 a.m. Register This webinar will showcase how Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 help protect your staff and students in a modern world. You’ll experience a day in the life of a M365 security admin and how Microsoft Secure Score can help you on your …
Webinar: Is SE Right For Me?
Is SE Right For Me? Come learn about Microsoft’s newest OS – Windows 11 SE along with the Surface Laptop SE. These new products bring Windows devices to a whole new segment of the student device market. They can provide the cloud-first experience many schools utilize, at a similar price point to options in the …
Webinar: Intune 101 and 201 – Getting Started with Cloud Native Windows Endpoints
Intune 101 This webinar will provide you with the quick start guide to successfully enrolling and managing cloud native Windows devices with Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This session will cover the pre-requisites for getting started, as well as the best practices for device enrollment, policy configuration, app deployment, and retirement of devices that are managed using …
Webinar: Game Changer – Minecraft As a Tool for Classroom Success
In this session, we will explore the function of Minecraft as a powerful tool for teaching and learning in all classrooms, and why it should be a core inclusion within your IT infrastructure. From explicit curriculum and assessment success, to the broad spectrum of social and emotional learning, and a wealth of career preparation and …
Upcoming Microsoft Security Immersion Workshops
Register for a Security Immersion Workshop Shifts to the cloud alter security challenges. It is more important than ever to detect and defend with tools designed to support flexible, dynamic cloud environments. Now you can! Through the Make It Real: Security Immersion Workshop, you will step into the role of a Cyber Defense Analyst and …
Webinar: Learn more about what Google Workspace paid editions have to offer
Wednesday, April 27. 11-12 PST Join the Google for Education team for a hands-on look into the most popular features in Google Workspace Plus. We will run through the top K-12 use cases across Security, Teaching & Learning to help you understand the value of upgrading to a paid edition. From the Investigation Tool to …
VoIP Invitation to Bid
The Intent to Award has been extended to June 15, 2022. The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Hosted voice over IP service and equipment as a joint cooperative procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. Proposal Submission Deadline: Due Date: May …
Print Services Invitation to Bid
The Intent to Award has been extended to June 15, 2022. The submission deadline has been extended to May 24, 2022 The price worksheet has been updated. The OETC Quarterly Admin Fee Reporting template has been updated. The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Copiers, Printers, Managed …
Webinar: Deploying Applications and Policies for Windows devices with Microsoft Intune
In this session, Richard Balsley, Principal Specialist at Microsoft, will go over Windows application and policy deployment best practices in Microsoft Intune. We’ll cover the different application types (Win32, Store, Line of Business), how to create a self-service application catalog for your end users, and how policy management differs from Group Policy to Intune. This …
Microsoft Invitation to Bid
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Microsoft Licensing, Services, and Hardware as a joint cooperative procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. Proposal Submission Deadline: Due Date: April 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. PST Electronic Submission Submit electronically via oetc.org/bid-submit. All required …
Help employees with SOPPA, FERPA, COPPA and more with KnowBe4’s Compliance Plus
Wednesday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m.: KnowBe4 Compliance Plus webinar KnowBe4 is one of OETC members’ favorite tools to train employees and safeguard institutions against phishing attacks. Now, they offer dozens of additional training modules with Compliance Plus — learn more during our April 6 webinar. Compliance training is challenging for organizations to offer, difficult …
Webinar: Intune Training
In this session we go over the basics on how to enroll and manage your Windows devices with Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Richard Balsley, Principal Technical Specialist on Microsoft’s Education team will discuss: Methods of enrolling new devices – Windows Autopilot, provisioning packages, and setting up school PCs How to enroll existing devices joined to your …
Watch: Managing Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE with Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE are here! In this session, Microsoft Principal Specialist Richard Balsley explains the differences between the two operating systems, what changes there are to the manageability story through MEM, and answers the question: Should you stay with Windows 10 for next school year, adopt Windows 11, or move to Windows …
Watch: Microsoft 365 Let’s Talk Security
Learn about the latest in comprehensive security with Microsoft Education’s Senior Security, Compliance and Identity Specialist, Sam Buckhalter. This interactive digital webinar will address new innovations that work together and across platforms to safeguard your entire organization: Azure AD Microsoft DLP and information Protection Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, O365, MCAS) Best Practices Resources Getting Started …
Watch: Cut the cord and the cost with Teams voice
In this on-demand webinar, Teams expert André Mitchell discusses: Modern Calling Landscape Getting started with Microsoft Teams Calling Telephone number management Licensing users Advanced feature configuration Call Queues, Auto Attendants Policies (call park, calling, caller ID, emergency) …
Networking Invitation to Bid
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Networking equipment, software and services including E-rate eligible, Category 2 Technology and related Services as a joint cooperative procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. Proposal Submission Deadline: Due Date: January 12, 2022 at 2:00 …
Filtration Invitation to Bid
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Classroom Filtration as a joint cooperative procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. Proposal Submission Deadline: Due Date: November 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST Electronic Submission Submit electronically via oetc.org/bid-submit. All required documentation must be …
Classroom Visual Solutions Invitation to Bid
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Classroom Visual Solutions as a joint cooperative procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. Proposal Submission Deadline: Due Date: November 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST Electronic Submission Submit electronically via oetc.org/bid-submit. All required documentation must …
Microsoft + OETC End User Training Survey
Microsoft and OETC are teaming up to create end user webinars and tutorials for our members, and we’d like to hear which ones you would be more interested in. …
Webinar: Microsoft 365 Quick Security Wins
10-11:15 a.m., Thursday Sept. 23 Everyone understands the importance of security and compliance, but many struggle to know where to begin with limited resources. Microsoft’s Nick Caromano, a Senior Security and Compliance Technical Specialist, will lead an interactive session focusing on the current security landscape, common attack vectors, best practices, outdated ways of thinking, and …
Student Device Management Invitation to Bid
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (“OETC”) is issuing an Invitation to Bid for Student Device Management software as a joint cooperative procurement on behalf of its public K-12 and higher education member institutions. Proposal Submission Deadline: Due Date: June 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST Electronic Submission Submit electronically via oetc.org/bid-submit. All required …
Adobe Licensing RFQ
The Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum (OETC) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Adobe CLP and VIP licensing as a Joint Cooperative Procurement on behalf of its public K-20 member institutions. The purpose is to identify and award a contract to provide volume price agreement and fulfillment services for the members of …