| Welcome to Public School Procurement Center. We offer a range of services that can help your school district and community meet their needs. Currently, we are implementing four major services to assist you during the school consolidation process in Maine.
Purchasing Portal: “Reverse e-bay” is saving districts big bucks
http://www.maineptac.org/html/statelocalpurchasing.html
GetBestBid.com
 This electronic bidding forum creates significant savings for your district. Using a reverse auction, GetBestBid.com gives you the leverage to buy supplies. From technology to maintenance to office furnishings, GetBestBid.com has a wide range of vendors who compete to give you the best price.
GetBestBid Presentation:
Commisioner Gendron and Colleen Akerman at Superintendents' Conference 2008 (Freeport) 
http://maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=55014&v=artic
le-2006
http://www.sunjournal.com/story/252026-3/Franklin/Pilot_program_saving_schoo
l_districts_money/
Virtual High School
High quality access to 21st century learning online available through Virtual High School. A wide range of courses for today’s learner. Virtual High School courses allow flexibility and creativity. Standards-based and student-centered, VHS delivers a cooperative model to enhance the educational experience.
VHS Course Offerings 2008-2009
VHS OverView
Advanced Learner Program
 Gifted and Talented students require specialized instruction. Our Advanced Learner Program offers professional consulting service, district-wide planning, and coordination of instruction. Professional development workshops and seminars are available.
The Behaviors of Gifted Children: Understanding, Assessment, and Differentiation Between
ADHD and Other Diagnoses
Progressive Learning Institute
A drop-out recovery program for hard-to-reach students that produces new revenue for your district. Secondary education programs include distance-learning options. A middle school program is under development as well.
http://progressivelearninginstitute.googlepages.com/progressivelearninginstitute
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