Fun with Purchasing: September 2026 DER Portal News
DER Ordering PORTAL IS OPEN
The Portal is Still OPEN!
Have you submitted your 2026–2027 DER order yet? If not, it's not too late!
The DER portal is open and ready for ordering, and many subscriptions will be expiring soon. Submit your order before your renewal date to ensure uninterrupted access to the digital resources your students and teachers rely on.
Check out our new partners!
MISBO PARTNER HIGHLIGHTs
Sora/OverDrive
Stock Up for Back to School with Sora
Back-to-school season is a great time for libraries to refresh their collections and help young readers discover books they’ll love. OverDrive’s Back to School Sale, running through September 30, offers up to 50% off select kids’ and teen titles, with opportunities to fill holds, explore trending topics, expand audiobook offerings, and make collection budgets go further.
ExploreK12
Available NOW: Reflex and Frax Classroom Grants
Which math gaps are you working to close: math fact fluency, fractions, or both?
The foundational math skills developed in elementary school can unlock long-term success for your students. Math fact fluency can free up students’ working memory, and it’s one of the strongest predictors of standardized test performance. And what about fractions? Research shows that knowledge of fractions significantly impacts students’ understanding of algebra and advanced math.
Close learning gaps and ignite math confidence with an ExploreK12 Math Grant. Selected teachers in grades 2-8 will receive free access to Reflex or Frax for the 2026-2027 school year (up to 40 students).
Choose the solution that best aligns with your classroom needs and submit your application—it only takes 15 minutes! Grant spots are limited, so apply today for a fast-tracked review!
We're Spending Too Much Time Fixing Technology
Voices from ISTE: Educators share what works in today's classrooms
Each year, thousands of educators, administrators, instructional leaders, and education technology experts gather at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference to share ideas and discover innovative ways to support student success.
What's New in Raz-Plus?
Raz-Plus continues to evolve with your needs. We are excited to introduce focused enhancements designed to streamline your research-aligned instruction and elevate student impact.
We're Being Asked to do More with Less
From policy to student impact: Aligning pedagogy, research, and classroom practice to meet the call for intentional edtech
Lexia Learning
Connect, Learn & Grow with the Lexia Community Center!
The Lexia Community Center is a free resource for all Lexia customers, offering expert-led learning sessions, on-demand training, a helpful discussion board, and easy access to Lexia’s Knowledge Base. Connect with fellow educators, find answers, share best practices, and discover strategies to help you get the most out of your Lexia solutions!
TeachingBooks
TeachingBooks invites you to register for the TeachingBooks Webinar Spotlight series for the latest information and ideas. Events are 20 minutes long and recorded for your convenience.
FactCite
Looking for a replacement for the World FactBook, no longer available through the U.S. State Department. Check out FactCite’s Countries and Cultures* database. It’s affordable and has information to support country research. Profiles are written by human editors with subject-matter expert reviewers.
For researchers in primary grades, check out FactCite 123, a collection of science and social studies modules (including country profiles) to support acquisition of background knowledge, critical for literacy!
Drone Launch Learning, LLC
Drone Launch Learning is one of MISBO’s newest partners, and we’re excited to share this opportunity with you.
You can explore the full catalog of courses and watch an overview video using the links below. Drone Launch Learning is available for purchase through the DER portal, or, if you’d like to try it first, you can sign up using the trial link provided.
Overview of all the Drone Launch Learning Courses
Username: sample@dronecurriculumsample.com
Password: Dronelaunchsample1!
Mackin
Check out the September issue of Mackin Community!
This month’s digital digest is packed with great resources for educators and librarians, including an author spotlight with Katherine Rundell, upcoming Storyteller Spotlight events, free eBooks and audiobooks, featured products, helpful articles, and more. Take a look and see what’s new from Mackin!
FUN WITH PURCHASING BLOG BY SUSAN
My Campus Needs a Refresh. Where Do I Start?
by Susan Kimmel
You know the feeling. You walk across campus one day and suddenly notice everything.
The landscaping looks tired. The furniture has seen better days. The gym floor is showing its age. There’s that patch of grass that simply refuses to cooperate. A few signs could use replacing. And has that light always flickered?
Coffee Talks
Catch Up on the Coffee Talks You Missed!
Coffee Talk sessions with our incredible MISBO DER Partners are now available on demand! These quick, 30-minute sessions offer an easy way to explore partner tools and discover fresh ideas for your library offerings—all on your own schedule. Watch one or binge them all… your coffee might still be warm when you’re done.
Catch Up on Previous Coffee Talk Webinars Here
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