Current Private Sector Partners
SETDA is thankful to have strong support from wonderful annual private sector partners at the Emerging, Gold and Platinum levels. Click on the links below to learn more about each company and to find contact information.
Platinum Partners
CDW Education
In providing right-sized solutions to our districts and State Education Associations, we leverage key partners in each strategic area to make sure we are meeting district instructional and technology needs. A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW (NASDAQ: CDW), CDW Government (CDW-G) is a leading provider of technology solutions to education, government and healthcare customers. The company features dedicated K-12 account managers to help districts choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solutions architects and engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist districts with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. From network communications and notebooks to virtualization and mobility, CDW-G is dedicated to providing the best possible solutions and resources to its customers. For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email [email protected] or visit the CDW-G Web site at www.CDWG.com.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Janice Mertes, CETL and M.Ed.
State Level Ambassador
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ClassLink
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 18 million students and staff in over 2,400 school systems. Visit www.classlink.com to learn more.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Rachel VanAken
VP of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships
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Gold Partners
Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 31 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals.
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Clever
Clever is on a mission to connect every student to a world of learning. More than 100,000 schools worldwide use Clever to power secure digital learning experiences. And, with Clever’s layered security solutions, K-12 schools can protect district access and identities for all staff, teachers, and students. With a secure platform for schools and a network of leading application providers, Clever is committed to advancing education with technology that works for students everywhere.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Anne Murguia
VP of Sales and Marketing
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Areshia McFarlin
Head of District Partnerships
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Esri
Esri is a GIS company. We build software for making maps and analyzing data. Esri GIS tools are used in all walks of life, around the world, from education to urban planning to climate change and everywhere between. Computing power -- mobile, desktop, or cloud -- helps people build and analyze data, generate dynamic maps, understand complex conditions, make better decisions, use resources carefully, preserve the most critical, and support more sustainable patterns. Geography matters, and we make software for computers large and small to help people see the patterns and relationships. For more info, see esri.com/schoolsCOMPANY CONTACTS:
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Tom Baker
Education Manager
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Charlie Fitzpatrick
Schools Program Manager
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Kylie Donia
Educstion Specialist
Funds For Learning
Funds For Learning’s mission is to transform student lives by helping K-12 schools secure funds for student internet access. We save schools time and lower stress by helping them navigate the federal E-rate program, which provides more than $3 billion per year to support internet access and Wi-Fi in the classroom. Our E-rate Manager tool helps schools track funding, deadlines, and other E-rate details, and a free version is available at https://erm.fundsforlearning.com.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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John Harrington
CEO
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Cathy Cruzan
President
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Identity Automation
At Identity Automation, we strive to empower educators and students everywhere with access to secure, reliable, and flexible learning environments. Our RapidIdentity platform was purpose-built to help K-12 and higher education institutions solve their identity and access management (IAM) challenges with best-in-class security capabilities, time-saving automations, and a flexible approach to managing digital identities.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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April Reid
Strategic Account Executive
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Timothy Till
Director of Sales
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Instructure
Instructure is an education technology company dedicated to helping everyone learn together. We amplify the power of teaching and elevate the learning process, leading to improved student outcomes. Today, Instructure supports more than 30 million educators and learners at more than 6,000 organizations around the world. The Instructure Learning Platform makes learning more personal and student success more equitable by delivering the solutions you need to support, enrich, and connect every aspect of teaching and learning. The Instructure Learning Platform includes:- Canvas by Instructure: providing a robust foundation for teaching and learning—both in and out of the classroom—for all students, while seamlessly integrating with other learning tools.
- Mastery by Instructure: bringing together the assessment tools and quality content educators need to implement a successful assessment program that drives learning forward.
- Elevate by Instructure: improving the use of data and technology to help solve district challenges and give educators the information they need to make impactful decisions.
- Impact by Instructure: helping teachers and students adopt educational technology to promote deeper engagement with learning.
- Canvas Credentials: empowers students to own their educational journey through digital badging and stackable, sharable pathways.
Follow Instructure on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Instructure
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Chris Downs
Executive Director, Government Affairs
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Marisa Burkhart
K-12 VP of Sales
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Sean Traigle
Higher Ed VP of Sales
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MyVideoSpot
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Michael Kessler
CEO
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PowerSchool
Our mission is to power the education ecosystem with unified technology that helps educators and students realize their full potential in their own way. With more than two decades of experience delivering innovative, best-in-class education technology, we connect students, teachers, administrators, and parents, with the shared goal of improving student outcomes. From the office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool provides K-12 schools and districts with one place to go to securely manage all operations, support staff from hire to retire, and provide students with data-driven personalized education designed to develop lifelong learners from Kindergarten to high school and beyond. Today we’re proud to be the leading provider of K-12 software solutions supporting 45 million students in over 90 countries. Visit www.powerschool.com Whitepapers:COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Ryan Imbriale
VP Education Solutions
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Ed Dedic
VP, Education Strategy
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Safari Montage
SAFARI Montage is the leading K-12 Learning Object Repository, Video Streaming Library, IPTV & Live Media Streaming provider. This enterprise-level solution provides an interoperable foundation for teachers and students to have equitable access to procured, created and curated educational digital resources, create playlists and link them to their LMS. The platform is 1EdTech certified in Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI), Common Cartridge, OneRoster, Competencies & Academic Standards Exchange (CASE), and Data Privacy, as well as Project Unicorn Certified. SAFARI Montage Video Streaming Library offers standards-aligned educational video titles tied to the curriculum from the industry's leading video publishers, which include Schlessinger Media, PBS, The History Channel, National Geographic, Scholastic, Disney Education, BBC and more. SAFARI Montage LOR Cloud offers all of refined features of the Learning Object Repository without the need for hardware inside a school district. It is ideal for flexible in-person and remote instruction needs.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Lloyd Brown
Vice President of Digital Strategies
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Rob Stratton
Vice President of Learning Innovation & Strategy
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Securly
Securly is the whole-student success platform developed specifically for the needs of today’s K-12 schools. Securly’s innovative suite of cloud-based education technology products helps more than 15,000 districts and schools keep their students safe, well, and engaged in learning. By providing school web filtering, student wellness monitoring, SEL curriculum, classroom management, parent/caregiver engagement, and technology support solutions, Securly gives district and school leaders, student safety and wellness teams, and IT staff the tools and critical insights they need to achieve better student outcomes and make the most efficient use of their resources. Learn more at www.securly.com.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Tracy Weeks
VP State Partnerships and Government Affairs
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Emerging Partners
ErateSync
ErateSync transforms the way you manage your E-rate processes. With our user-friendly platform, you can easily monitor your E-rate funding health, minimize funding risks, and streamline compliance. It's designed to make E-rate management more intelligent and interconnected, ensuring you can navigate your E-rate journey with confidence and simplicity. Let ErateSync be your guide to a smoother, smarter E-rate experience.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Beverly Sutherland
CPO & Co-Founder
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Elijah Goins
President & Co-Founder
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MegaMinds
MegaMinds is designed to transform the traditional learning experience by introducing immersive, 3D environments that merge pedagogy with engaging gameplay. Teachers and schools can tailor educational experiences, enhanced with AI, to meet diverse learning needs, promoting deeper understanding and sustained interest. Our platform integrates easily with existing educational tools, enhancing existing content and curriculum and allowing for easy adoption. By offering a dynamic and personalized learning experience, MegaMinds aims to captivate and educate, ensuring students not only learn but are excited to explore new concepts. It makes education accessible and enjoyable for everyone.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Eric Tao
Co-Founder & CEO
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Edvard Odegaard
CTO
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PeopleBench
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Fleur Johnston
CEO & Founder
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Kerryn Colen
Head of Enagagement
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Katie Reidger
VP Customer Success
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QuantHub
QuantHub is a standards aligned, AI & Data Literacy, micro-learning platform. Generative AI has already significantly changed the educational landscape in schools, and QuantHub prepares all learners for the vast automation and digitization job skills of tomorrow require. Districts even turn to QuantHub to upskill educators and administrators on essential AI & Data Literacy skills. QuantHub’s adaptive design provides supplemental support in just 10-15 minutes per day across several STEM fields, as well as full course content in the Data Sciences. QuantHub was named one of Time Magazine’s top EdTech companies world-wide in May 2024.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Greg Terry
Vice President, Sales
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Joshua Jones
CEO
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Ryze AI
Ryze AI Assistant uses district curriculum and resources, transforming strategic educational goals into personalized, effective lessons for each student. The AI assistant is trained to understand district's standards, curriculum maps, approved resources, and instructional best practices. It becomes an extension of these initiatives, surfacing the right materials at the right time. Our powerful platform offers context-aware searches and AI-driven suggestions that help educators customize lessons to meet educational standards while also considering individual student needs. Our mission is to empower districts to make curriculum work for all students.COMPANY CONTACTS:
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Imran Husein
CEO
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Micah Miner
Chief PRoduct Officer
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