State of Georgia grant monies have been made available for equipment packages to support the implementation of Georgia’s Audio-Visual-Film/Technology instructional program and pathway courses.  The goal of this grant competition is to leverage ESE Networks’ experience in the film and audio/video industry and its experience with U.S. Education TV to provide middle schools and high schools with the equipment, server storage capacity, and technical support to provide students with opportunities to earn courses toward the Audio-Video-Film & Technology career pathway.  This goal will be accomplished through ESE Network partnerships with middle schools and high schools across the state.  This effort will build on ESE’s previous work in middle schools and high schools around the state.

Participating schools will receive a “Studio in a Box” that will enable them to film and broadcast high-quality, HD video as well as access to the ESE Networks platform for two years.  Access also includes 1 TB of storage space and ESE technical support.

ESE Networks doesn’t merely provide the equipment and platform, each school receives on-site training with delivery of the equipment and follow up virtual training. ESE Networks also conducts regional training days throughout the state, covering technology, marketing and educational implementation. In addition, online tutorials and training are available, and should schools need any other assistance with their equipment or platform, ESE Networks provides 24/7 technical support via phone or email.