Greetings!
You will find valuable information about how to make using your subscription easier in this edition of the TransACT eNewsletter. We've included instructions for adding a pass-through link to your district intranet, site usage tips, professional training opportunities and more! Click here to see a printer friendly version. Click here to view the December 2007 issue.
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| Pass-through links make document access easy
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 Make access easy for everyone: Add a pass-through link to your district site.
Did you know that one-click access is available for your TransACT subscription? With a pass-through link, there's no need to type in your user name and password to get to your collections. Access is instant and effortless, direct from your district intranet.
Pass-through links are easy to set-up. We can guide you through the set-up process and have your entire district equipped with instant access in no time. Ask your district TransACT Coordinator to send a message to TransACT Customer Care at support@transact.com or call (425) 977-2100 to get started.
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Happenings: What's new at TransACT?
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Around the nation: Will you be in Nashville this week?
Will you be attending the National Title I Conference in Nashville, Tennessee this week?
Please stop by the TransACT booth (#428) and say hello! We love every opportunity to talk to our customers in person. We'll be there to answer any questions you may have regarding your subscription, assist you in getting the most out of your TransACT Parent Notifications or hear suggestions you may have for improving our services.
This year, we are also offering an exciting promotion to our customers. Everyone who completes a short, two-question survey will be entered in a drawing to win an iPod shuffle. You may fill out the survey in person at our NASTID table or you may complete it online by clicking here. You do not need to attend the NASTID conference to be entered in the drawing.
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Win an iPod shuffle!
Would you like to win an iPod shuffle? Just complete a two-question survey and you will be entered to win an iPod shuffle. The drawing will be held on February 6th and the winner notified immediately by email. This promotion is only open to current TransACT subscribers.
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Keeping up with mandates: How we keep you currentWe are working hard to keep your parent notices current and updated with the latest education reform mandates. New documents, revisions and translations are posted in your collection every month. These collection revisions are completed at no cost to you. Our goal is to ensure that our parent notification collections accurately reflect requirements set forth by NCLB, IDEA 2004, OCR and by the U.S. Department of Education. Subscribers can be assured that TransACT closely monitors the changing landscape of federal programs and the impact on parents' right to know. Collection changes are regularly posted in the breaking news section of our website. Check in often to see what's new for you. To learn more about the full line of TransACT parent notification collections, click here to view available free online demonstrations. Questions about document updates should be sent to TransACT Customer Care by e-mail ( support@transact.com) or phone (425-977-2100). |
Implementation & Training
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Corrie's Clues: This month's tip from our Customer Care Guru
When did you last login to TransACT? You may be up for a refresher on the site's features.
Attend a TransACT Basic User Webinar session for a refresher on the basic functions of the site. A TransACT® Certified Trainer will share best practice tips so that you can quickly find what you need. You will be updated on recent revisions to the collection and new features that have been added to the site. Each session includes time to ask questions and get answers from a TransACT Certified Trainer.
A catalog of both online and on-site training opportunities is available on our website. Users can sign up for basic user webinars for specific products or request on-site training from a TransACT Certified Trainer.
To register for training and for more information,
visit: http://www.transact.com/public/training/.
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2008-2009 budget reminder
Don't forget to include TransACT in your budget planning for the 2008-2009 school year. Renewing your TransACT subscription gives you the peace of mind that our support of your parent communication and compliance goals will continue. You need not risk a non-compliance finding by state and federal auditors regarding parent communications when you continue your subscription.
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Custom translations
Start using your district's custom translated documents sooner, thanks to the new online quote request form for TransACT customers from our translation partner, Iverson Language Associates. Using the form, which replaces the slower faxed request, is quick and easy. Once complete, your translations can be loaded into your District Masters folder within your TransACT Parent Notification collections. For more information about translation services or to request a quote, please click here for the custom quote request form on the Iverson site.
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Monica Munar
Executive Director, Customer Operations
How long have you been with TransACT?
2 years
Please describe what you do:
In my role, I supervise all customer care, support and existing customer sales and marketing functions for the company. I also manage the eight statewide customers to assure best-practice implementation and training.
Birthplace:
Seattle, WA
Birthday:
October 24
College:
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies
What was your favorite subject in school?
In high school it was definitely music. I played the piano, trumpet and French horn. In college, it was Art History and East Asian history.
What aspect of working at TransACT do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy onsite visits with our customers and any other opportunity to visit with them face-to-face, whether that is at a conference or onsite trainings that they requested. Because so much of my day-to-day work is done over the phone in addition to working with my team, I like to get out of the office periodically to see what our customer world (environment) is like, while looking for ways to improve their overall experience. Seeing the service in force in thousands of districts across the country and knowing what an impact that has on districts and families - nothing can really top that.
When do you feel successful in life?
I feel successful in life when I have a good work/home life balance. It feels good to work hard and get the right results. That is something that I apply to both my personal and professional life.
Outside of work, what do you enjoy?
I enjoy traveling, both locally and internationally. Many of our statewide partners were in the loop on my most recent trip, a cruise through the Western Caribbean. At home, I spend a lot of time with family. In the winter, we frequent the family cabin to play in the snow. In the summer, the Pacific Northwest is sunny and warm. That's when we pack up the car and head out camping.
Whom do you admire most?
My dad, definitely. He moved to Seattle from the Philippines when he was 18 years old and was able to put himself through school, support a family of 5, take us on annual family vacations, fund our education and (most recently) help fund my wedding! The most important things I learned from him were to never settle and to make the smart decision.
If you did not work at TransACT, what would be your dream job?
My dream job would be a world traveling food critic! That would be the best of both worlds - eating & traveling and telling people about it.
Monica outside a Mayan ruin and on the beach in Florida.
 
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TransACT Contact Information
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We love to hear from you!
If you have a suggestion for a topic that you would like to see covered in future newsletters, drop us a line. We always enjoy hearing from our customers and welcome any comments or suggestions.
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TransACT Communications, Inc5105 200th Street SW, Suite 200 Lynnwood, WA 98036-6397 tel. 425.977.2100 fax. 425.776.3377 www.transact.com |
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| 2008-2009 Budget Planning |
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Don't forget to include TransACT in your budget planning for the 2008-2009 school year!
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Win an iPod!
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Take a quick two-question survey and be enetered in a drawing to win an iPod shuffle.
Click here to take the survey.>>
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