Pitsco 3D Printing Designing and Prototyping Curriculum

We’re happy to announce the release of Pitsco’s NEW 3D Printing Curriculum, featuring the Afinia 3D printer! This curriculum is designed for three-weeks of class time, and students begin by learning engineering and rapid prototyping processes and seeing how the 3-D printer operates. Then, they work in teams to design their own battery-operated car, using … Continued

Dunbar High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Dunbar High School SCHOOL: Dunbar High School LOCATION: Washington, DC PARTNER: District of Columbia Public Schools and Department of General Services CONTRACTOR: Smoot / Gilbane Construction ARCHITECT: Perkins Eastman / Moody Nolan DATE OF INSTALLATION: Summer, 2013 AWARDS: 2013 – LEED Platinum Certification SUMMARY: In partnership with Perkins Eastman Architects, Smoot / … Continued

DES 2013 Training Schedule

Diversified Educational Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce our local, open, summer training schedule! Based on our commitment to the teachers we serve in the Mid-Atlantic region we will be offering the following courses in our area. Click on the “Register Now!” link where available. DATE TITLE LOCATION REGISTRATION Pitsco Modules August 8-9, 2013 Synergy … Continued

Marcraft

  Marcraft, a DES partner, provides comprehensive out of the box learning solutions that include outstanding instructor support materials, customer service, and state of the art curriculum and hardware. For over 30 years, Marcraft has been producing electronics, computer, IT and mobile electronics training programs that excel in the classroom environment. [quote]Over 270,000 people work … Continued

Ascend Learning CTE – NEW Health & Medical Science Partner

DES is proud to announce a new partnership with Ascend Learning (www.ascendlearningcte.com). Ascend Learning brings together assets from across the Ascend Learning family of companies to develop complete programs that give schools access to industry recognized certifications, high quality supporting resources for teachers and students, and opportunities for job exploration. The Ascend Family contains brands … Continued

ARCHITECTURE DC – “Two Cool Schools”

The Spring 2013 issue of Architecture DC magazine includes a feature article “Two Cool Schools”, highlighting the firm Cox, Graae & Spack’s renovation/re-design of two DC Public High Schools, Woodrow Wilson HS, and H. D. Woodson HS. DES is proud to have worked closely with CGS architects on both projects, along with DCPS, including design … Continued

3D Printing under 2K – New product from DES

DES is proud to announce our new, affordable 3D printing product line, the Afinia H-Series (www.afinia.com). This solution is looking to be an affordable and sustainable 3D printing technology for every Middle and High School Technology Education / Engineering classroom. DES is now the Authorized Educational Reseller for the Mid-Atlantic area, and is able to … Continued

Woodberry Forest School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Manning Science Building SCHOOL: Woodberry Forest School LOCATION: Woodberry Forest, VA PARTNER: Woodberry Forest School CONTRACTOR: Martin & Horn ARCHITECT: Bartzen & Ball DATE OF INSTALLATION: Summer, 2012 SUMMARY: In partnership with Bartzen & Ball and the Woodberry Forest Science Department Faculty, DES assisted in the design and fit-out of labs, lecture … Continued

Thomas Edison High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Engineering Academy SCHOOL: Thomas Edison High School LOCATION: Fairfax County, VA PARTNER: Fairfax County Public Schools CONTRACTOR: Dustin Construction DATE OF INSTALLATION: January, 2011 SUMMARY: In partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, and collaborative vision of the Technology Education and Engineering Education Office, the Edison Engineering Academy Suite was created. This environment … Continued

DES Partners with FANUC Robotics

DES Partners with FANUC Robotics FANUC Robotics America now offers Certified Education Robot Training to qualifying High Schools, Community Colleges, and Universities. With FANUC Robotics’ educational robots, students can learn to utilize the latest automation technology while applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Industrial robotics training in the classroom can safely be achieved through the … Continued

DES Offers New Reading RtI Solution

DES Offers New Reading RtI Solution Students advance through well-developed literacy continuums as they master essential skills needed to achieve reading proficiency. Students work their way through an organized and progressive series of “jobs” using hands-on materials. This systematic approach provides the students with many opportunities for practice and review, as well as clear and … Continued

Langley Education Campus

[one_half] JOB NAME: Langley Education Campus – Living with Science Laboratory SCHOOL: Langley Education Campus LOCATION: Washington, DC PARTNER: Root Cause, Inc DATE OF INSTALLATION: December, 2011 SUMMARY: In partnership with DCPS Office of Innovation, Langley EC School Administration, and Root Cause, DES donated seating and LJ Create “Living with Science” software curriculum and equipment … Continued

Phelps A.C.E. High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: Phelps A.C.E. High School SCHOOL: Phelps A.C.E. High School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Turner Construction ARCHITECT: Fanning Howey DATE OF INSTALLATION: July 2008 AWARDS: 2008 – Turner Construction – Subcontractor of the Year – Finishes Category – Base Bldg. SUMMARY:     Phelps ACE High School is a city-wide, comprehensive application high school … Continued

T. C. Williams High School

[one_half] JOB NAME: T. C. Williams High School LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia CONTRACTOR: Hensel Phelps ARCHITECT: Moseley Architects PARTNER: Alexandria Public Schools DATE OF INSTALLATION: January – July 2007 SUMMARY: DES worked closely with Moseley as well as Alexandria Schools in the design and implementation of over 24 science classrooms and prep rooms as well as … Continued

Advanced Technology Center

[one_half] SCHOOL: Advanced Technology Center LOCATION: Virginia Beach, Virginia CONTRACTOR: McKenzie Construction Corporation ARCHITECT: Moseley PARTNER: Tidewater Community College DATE OF INSTALLATION: June 2003 SUMMARY: DES installed a total of (5) classrooms consisting of Technology Education, Material Science, Computer Repair, Telecommunication, and TTC Electronics laboratories. The job consisted of both Leonard Peterson & Company and … Continued