Q.: What is the Office Integration Service?
A.: The Office Integration Service offers your district access to expert customized
software training, telephone and on-site support, software and hardware configuration,
custom installation of software and hardware, as well as consulting on office automation
for the Administrative staff at your district.
Q.: How can this service be purchased?
A.: There are several options that school districts have to choose from. The full-year
service includes 15 days of time, and unlimited phone-support for your administrative
staff. The service is also available on a daily (per diem) basis. The per diem support
does not include phone support.
Q.: What hardware platforms are supported?
A.: Windows and Macintosh.
Q.: What types of software are supported by the Office Integration service?
A.: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker
and
AppleWorks are just a few of the titles.
Q.: Where are the Office Integration training sessions held?
A.: Districts that subscribe to the service may either opt for training at the NERIC
training rooms, or at their own buildings.
Q.: Can the training sessions be customized to our needs?
A.: Yes. You can specify what you would like your staff trained on, and how you would like
it done.
Q.: What is a needs analysis?
A.: The Office Integration service starts with an on-site needs analysis study. Working
with your staff, we assess current office tasks and procedures as well as the equipment
and software you currently own. After this visit you’ll receive a report with
recommendations regarding the automation of your office and the training needs of your
administrative staff.
Q.: How is training and other use of these contracted days scheduled?
A.: Typically, the contracting district appoints a person who oversees the use of the
time. NERIC Office Integration staff interact with that person to schedule training or
other on-site visits.
Q.: Is this service aidable?
A.: Yes.
Q.: Where can I get more information about the Office Integration Service?
A.: Please contact Robert Womble at 518-862-5360, or
at rwomble@gw.neric.org for more information.
Q.: Who can help us develop a Technology Plan for our district?
A.: Call Lisa Squadere (518-456-9286). She can help you with hardware and software
purchasing too.