Please Note:
The below education service providers have been approved to receive funds from program participants. Note that “Preferred Vendors" do not require up-front out-of-pocket payment. Curriculum materials / School Supplies / Technology purchases must be made through pre-approved vendors by following marketplace procedures.
KANSAS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAM EDUCATION MARKETPLACE
Browse education service providers who have been approved to receive funds from program participants. Note that “Preferred Vendors" do not require up-front out-of-pocket payment.
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Inclusion in the Marketplace is not an endorsement of the materials or services provided.
Important Notice:
The Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) has awarded all funds and is no longer accepting applications or providing awards. The program will remain open for claims submissions, as beneficiaries have one year after their award date to use the funds.
Pitsco Education
This service provider requires payment upfront : No
Price Range: $14 - $500
Phone Number: +1 800-835-0686
Email:
Educational Value
For more than 50 years, Pitsco Education has been hands-on, minds-on, hearts-on focused, basically STEM before STEM was cool. From the quintessential start in building hands-on kits in a garage to serving nearly three million new students each year, founding educator and entrepreneur Harvey Dean and the current Pitsco team have been steadfast in creating meaningful options and opportunities for children of all ages.
Parent/Guardian Instructions for Online Vendors
Families are welcome to preview online store offerings. Please note, however, that only purchases made after awards have been issued will be eligible for reimbursement.
- Visit the Pitsco Marketplace and select “Register” to create an account. Enter the same email address used for the KEEP program.
- In the first box labeled “Educational Program Initiative”, type in “Kansas KEEP” or select the option once it auto-populates.
- Complete the remaining fields and select the “Register” button.
- You will receive an email which includes a verification link. Click the link to complete the registration process and begin your shopping experience.
- Please submit one order per student. Multiple items per student are allowed.
- At checkout, select Browse under Shipping Address, then New Address to enter your shipping location.
- In the Payment section, enter your student’s Award Number in the field labeled “PO Number”. How do I find my student’s award number?
- Select Place Order and then download your order confirmation as a PDF file.
- Visit app.keep.ks.gov or open the KEEP Claims app and submit a claim by attaching your purchase order in place of a receipt.