The Empowered Desktop by Kan-Ed (http://kportal.learningstation.com), is a custom web portal designed to support teaching and learning in Kansas schools. Through a partnership with Learning Station, Kan-Ed is providing all Kansas students, teachers and administrators with rich applications and resources focused on making learning fun and interactive. With the Empowered Desktop by Kan-ed, you have

• Powerful tools for engaging students in the learning process
• Productivity tools and resources to support instruction and professional development
• Resources for strengthening communication with families
• Strategies for supporting differentiated instruction

The KSDE Formative Test Builder enables teachers to develop customized practice tests in preparation for state-mandated tests in reading and mathematics. All test items have been developed specifically by KSDE for use by Kansas teachers and are aligned to state reading and math standards for grades three through high school.

User Guides

FAQ

• How much does it cost?
• Can the portal and it's resources be accessed from home?
• If we buy "add-ons", when will the charges be incurred?
• Will I be paying for the summer months also?
• Can I pick and choose the grade levels/programs/specific students and/or teachers?
• Can I just purchase licenses for the number of computers in my computer lab, no matter how many students will be using the product?
• Will someone be able to provide periodic information about usage so I can determine cost effectiveness of the various software over time?
• Who will manage the accounts?
• Where do I go to get help?

How much does it cost?
The Kan-ed Portal is free to you if you choose to use it as it is. You are not required to purchase "add-ons".

Can the portal and it's resources be accessed from home?
Yes, it call all be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet.

If we buy "add-ons", when will the charges be incurred?
In December or January.

Will I be paying for the summer months also?
Yes, the license is for one year, from January 1 to December 31, but remember that your staff and students can continue to access the resources from home during the summer months.

Can I pick and choose the grade levels/programs/specific students and/or teachers?
Yes, all of the software is license per user and you can purchase as many or as few as you like (with the exception of Atomic Learning which must be purchased for an entire school). In this way you can target special groups as needed.

Can I just purchase licenses for the number of computers in my computer lab, no matter how many students will be using the product?
No, because the software is web-based, it is license for users, not computers.

Will someone be able to provide periodic information about usage so I can determine cost effectiveness of the various software over time?
Yes, your Kan-ed administrator (STS) can now run reports about your school's use of all the resources in the portal at any time.

Who will manage the accounts?
STSs at each building have been trained to manage the accounts. The Instructional Technology Department will support them as needed in this endeavor.

Where do I go to get help?
First, try the User Guide, or your STS. You can also contact the Learning Station Support listed in the corner of your Kan-ed Logon screen (lscsupport@learningstation.com or 1-888-705-3276). If you need administrative help, contact Erin Misegadis.