Students Can Take Advantage of Discounted Microsoft Software Titles

Please share the following message to your parents in your school/district. A letter is available for download here.

Thanks to your school, Microsoft, the Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC) and Iowa Area Education Agencies (AEAs), we are pleased to announce that all Iowa K-12 students are eligible to purchase select Microsoft software titles at substantial discounts (up to 85% off retail prices). The IEC and Iowa AEAs have made this possible by participating in the Microsoft Student Select K-12 program.

*Stated savings compare retail prices of Microsoft products to Microsoft Products through the IEC Student Select Program. Actual reseller prices may vary.

In addition to the Microsoft products, significant discounts are available on other popular software titles such as:

• Adobe Products (including-InDesign CS5 & Adobe PhotoShop)
• Dragon Naturally Speaking - You talk, it types. Fast, Easy, Accurate
• Inspiration & Kidspiration
• CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5
• FileMaker Pro

These products are available for the purpose of being installed on a personal laptop or a home computer. Visit http://www.journeyed.com/select to apply for discounts and more complete information. To place an order, you will be asked to register and provide proof that your child is a student in an Iowa school.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Judy Cleveland, Heartland AEA Technology Specialist, at jcleveland@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14538.