Chris in VA Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I know our school system (Fairfax) uses it, but I don't know who to contact--so I really just want someone to tell me, without doing my own research...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailuamom Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I know our school system (Fairfax) uses it, but I don't know who to contact--so I really just want someone to tell me, without doing my own research...:D Can I ask...what is United Streaming? (We are in Fairfax, too. :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 It's a streaming video service with tons of curriculum videos--everything from Magic School Bus episodes to more sophistocated teaching videos. Learn more here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootyTooty Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 As of right now it is not free in VA. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie in VA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Call your local system to see if you can get their access code. I was able to get it last fall (Hampton Roads area) and have enjoyed US very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Ms Laurie got hers free :tongue_smilie:, but here in Suffolk the man in charge wouldn't even return my call. The lady on the phone was rude as heck and so no, I was unable to get them to give me access. I called the library/media person in charge b/c here that is who gives the teachers their access passwords. I got pretty far in just calling the main school office and asking about how to access US and it wasn't until I reached the man in charge that his secretary got rude and obviously never gave my message or the man refused to call me back being not a teacher in the system and all. :glare: Your other option is to have a teacher friend perhaps share their access password? hope you get someone nice :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie in VA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sorry, Tess! I still think you should head on down there and ask in person. It's crazy that they won't give you access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebrews3:13 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 What school were you dealing with if you don't mind me asking or did you have to contact the main man/superintendent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie in VA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Will PM you if you don't mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'm in Chesapeake, Anyone know who I should call. I don't need the name but do I call the school closest to me, or the SI's office where I send my letter of intent? Thanks for anyone that can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'm near Richmond, and I find the school system very un-homeschool friendly. They are pretty much of the opinion that we don't want them, and they don't want us. My dd went through a stage where she wanted to do cheerleading a few years ago (Thank God she outgrew that!) and I felt I had to look into it--I tried for weeks to find out about it, and the school would never tell me anything--they kept giving me a run around, until they finally told me it was past the deadline to sign up. Anything else I have asked has been pretty much the same. : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 well I called the main media person for our city. and that didn't work. i would start first with the school near you. maybe the local librarian will bestow kindness on you. my local school told me to call the main library guy. it's frustrating to me since we pay taxes. and having access wouldn't take anything from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks I'll give it a try and see what happens. I haven't had any contact with the local school, just the SI's office where my LOI was sent and they were very nice, hopefully the school will be too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks so much. I called the Public school and the main school office here in Chesapeake and got a great big fat "NO, we don't serve your kind" for a response. I do have a call to the VA state reps from United Streaming and will see what they say if they call back. If not I may just have to bite the bullet and buy it from HS buyers co-op. Oh well it was worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzannah Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'm also in Fairfax County and might make use of it if it were available to us. I've never had to deal with the district other than to file my letter of intent each year. I guess if you find anything out let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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