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PORTS
Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students
FREE VIDEOCONFERENCE PROGRAMS!

California State Parks PORTS program provides teachers and students with complete units of study and live videoconferences.  The units include lessons to prepare your students for the videoconference, supporting materials, and links to further resources. Once you have decided which program you would like to participate in contact a program coordinator to schedule your live videoconference.  If none of the units of study fit your particular curriculum needs, contact us and we can discuss the possibility of delivering a customized program for your class!  Check out our UNITS OF STUDY to see our menu of offerings. 

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About PORTS
Learn more about how PORTS works.
 About PORTS
Technology Requirements
 Technology Overview
 Technical Specifications for IT (Detailed Equipment Specs)
FAQs
How much is this going to cost? Does my school have the ability to use PORTS? How can I get started? What equipment do I need? Find the answers to these and other Frequently Asked Questions in this section.
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Contact Information
California State Parks
Interpretation and Education Division

Joe von Herrmann
Program Manager
(916) 947-8073
jvonh@parks.ca.gov

Brad Krey
Program Coordinator
Southern California
(619) 228-6785
bkrey@parks.ca.gov

Heather McCummins
Program Coordinator
Northern California
(916) 240-1068
hmccummins@parks.ca.gov

Berndt Stolfi
Program Coordinator
Central California
(916) 320-6894
bstol@parks.ca.gov

Shawn Brown
Statewide Technology Support
(916) 204-7194
sbrown@parks.ca.gov
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