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Need help? Make an appointment with us using Calendly!

As always, we are here to help you! Whether you want some help figuring out Google, setting up your Google site, or developing a really great integrated project for your students, we are here for you.

Now it is even easier to schedule an appointment with us. All you need to do is click on the link and follow the directions below. You can schedule an appointment for up to two weeks from the current date. If you want to schedule an appointment further in the future, please contact us directly at jwinstanley@portageps.org or pmurray@portageps.org.

To schedule an appointment with one of us, click one of the following links and follow these easy steps:
calendly.com/jwinstanley or calendly.com/pmurray
  1. Select the duration of time (15, 30 minutes, etc.)
  2. Select a day, AM or PM, with spots available
  3. Select a listed time slot
  4. Click continue
  5. Enter your contact information, location, and topics to cover.
  6. Schedule the Event
That's it!  With three simple clicks, you now have an appointment on a time that works for you.  No hassle, no emailing back and forth, just click, click, click and you are done.

Hope to see you soon!

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