| Q: Who created Cyberschool?
A: Interactive Educational Services, Inc. (IES) is the company behind Cyberschool. Click here for more information.
Q: Who is IES, Inc.?
A: IES, Inc. is the leading Internet company for
e-Education today. IES, Inc. created Cyberschool in January 2000. IES, Inc. has been providing high tech educational services to associations, companies, and governmental organizations since 1984. Click here for more information.
Q: Will Cyberschool integrate with our current existing systems?
A: The answer is “Yes.” The Cyberschool architecture is designed to be open and platform neutral. It will integrate with any systems you are currently running.
Q: Is the Cyberschool platform scalable? Will it integrate with our other existing databases?
A: The Cyberschool platform is highly scalable, very manageable, and easily integrates with other existing organization databases.
Q: Is knowledge of HTML, XTML or any related web programming language required?
A: No knowledge of HTML, FTP or any other programming language is required. Cyberschool uses Content Management technology or "fill-in-the-blank format."
Q: Is Cyberschool Mac compatible?
A: The answer is “Yes!” Cyberschool is Mac and PC compatible.
Q: Is Cyberschool capable of handling multiple users' access?
A: The answer is “Yes!” You can grant or deny users' access level.
Q: Do we have to assign an employee to enter/update information?
A: No. Cyberschool provides multiple user access.
Q: What browsers does Cyberschool support?
A: Currently, Cyberschool recommends Internet Explorer 6+ or Netscape 7+. JavaScript and Cookies must be enabled.
Q: How much does Cyberschool cost?
A:: The cost of Cyberschool varies depending on the size of a district or school. It also depends on what modules a district or school desires.
Q: Are there any ongoing costs associated with Cyberschool?
A: There is a monthly hosting/recurring charge as stated in the contract.
Q: Is Cyberschool eligible for E-rate funding?
A: E-rate will pay for up to 90% of the cost of Cyberschool's Web Hosting Service. The reimbursement rate depends upon your school's eligibility, and ranges between 20% and 90%. Most schools qualify for at least a 60% discount.
Q: Is Cyberschool service classified as Priority One category for E-rate funding?
A: Yes, Cyberschool service is classified as "Internet Access" or "Web Hosting" which is a priority One category. Give us a call at 661-859-1900 x101, and we will help you get started with your E-rate application.
Q: Does E-rate pay for 100 percent of Cyberschool platform?
A: NO, because Cyberschool platform includes components that are not considered eligible under the E-rate program, only 85% of its service qualifies for discounts. Please contact IES, Inc. for more information.
Q: How do I get application instructions for E-rate with Cyberschool?
A: Visit our Cyberschool website and click on E-rate Funding button for detailed instructions. Click here for more information.
Q: What steps do I need to follow to obtain E-rate funding for my district/school?
A: To obtain funding, your district/school must follow the three steps. Visit our Cyberschool website and click on E-rate Funding button for detailed instructions. Click here for more information.
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