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Califone® Uses New Technology to Enhance Old Media Formats Still Favored By Educators

Existing instructional audio still valuable in schools with Califone phonograph, cassette player

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (December, 2005) – What was once old is new again—educators who use older media formats such as vinyl records and cassette tapes can continue to enjoy them with their students with the help of new audio technology. Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology for the education market, today announced a significant enhancement to Spirit, a portable cassette multimedia player/recorder, and the release of a new record player. (more…)

Califone® and Recorded Books Form Alliance to Help Schools Open the World Within Books

Audio-Enhanced Classroom Grant first joint project for the two companies

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2005) – Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of quality audio technology for the education market, today announces a strategic relationship with Recorded Books, LLC, the world’s premier publisher of unabridged audiobooks. This partnership furthers the goals of both companies to assist schools and libraries in student learning and literacy development through the power of audio. (more…)

Califone® Expansion Results in Move to New Offices

Rapid growth for leading audio manufacturer spurs relocation to larger office space

CHATSWORTH, Calif. (Aug 1st, 2005) – Califone International, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology and sound presentation solutions for schools, industry, institutions and professional use, today announces it is moving its corporate offices from Chatsworth to San Fernando, California.

As the company approaches its 60-year anniversary, the celebrations commence with its move to new headquarters. Rapid growth, new strategic initiatives, and greater product development has lead to the change and need for more office and double the amount of dock and warehouse space.

Market demand for wireless technology and products that support multimedia presentations has grown significantly as they have become more affordable and Internet use has exploded among all age groups and across the world. This year alone, Califone has launched new or updated products in nearly all of its product categories, extending its line of media players/recorders, headsets, listening centers, and wireless presentation systems to offer customers a wide range of options that fit in their budgets.

A vanguard of innovative audiovisual technologies for the education and institutional markets, Califone has diversified into new markets and hired more talented individuals to its management team to broaden the company’s reach and expertise. In recent years, Califone has engaged in new initiatives to expand its marketing and sales programs as well as secure OEM partnerships to better serve the needs of educators and audio professionals.

The move to the new headquarters is a testament to the strong leadership, vision and hard work of our employees and our network of experienced dealers helping to serve the needs of customers in their local communities,” said Califone President Roscoe Anthony.

The new address for Califone corporate headquarters is 1145 Arroyo Ave., #A, San Fernando, CA 91340. The toll free phone number remains 1-800-722-0500. The direct phone number remains the same at 818-407-2400 and the toll-free fax number remains 877-402-2248. For more information about the company, visit www.califone.com.

About Califone
Califone was founded in 1946 and continues to be a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of audiovisual and supplemental curriculum products for use in education, presentation and professional markets. The company offers a complete line of audio solutions, wireless systems and multimedia products for small, medium and large presentation needs. Califone serves millions of educators and children in the PreK through higher education school environments and has expanded to serve business and industry, houses of worship, parks and recreation and other presentation markets as well. For more information, visit www.califone.com or phone (800) 722-0500.

For more information contact:
Tim Ridgway
Califone, Inc.
800-722-0500 ext. 2428
timr@califone.com

Charlene Blohm
C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.
608-839-9800
charlene@cblohm.com

Califone® Promotes Tim Ridgway to Vice President of Marketing

Ridgway to head strategic marketing for long-standing leader in education industry

CHATSWORTH, Calif. (July 24th, 2005) – Califone, Inc., the premier manufacturer of high-quality audio technology for the education market, today announced the promotion of Tim Ridgway to Vice President of Marketing. Ridgway will continue developing marketing initiatives that support the company’s mission of developing sound presentation products that enable educators to differentiate and enliven instruction. (more…)


 
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Not all students are the same, therefore, it is important that educators provide students with information in multiple ways. In other words, teachers should try their best to differentiate instruction - to be flexible in their lesson plans and weave whole-class, group and individual activities into their curriculum. As a form of differentiated instruction, intervention can help accelerate student learning. Northview High School in Covina, California, has recently implemented a successful intervention program that has helped more than 789 students in one school year....[more]


The Spirit™ media player is usually used by our 2nd graders as a Listening Center with earphones but sometimes is used to provide mood music for Writers' Workshop....[more]

With our Performer Plus™ multimedia player we are able to record and duplicate cassettes for the limited English speaking parents in our ARD meetings....[more]

We bought the Spirit™ multimedia player for our Kindergarten students because it allows for a reading center....[more]

The 2385AV enables our PreK-3 students to participate in Music and Dance classes....[more]

Since we work with infants, the 2395IR media player helps us because more than 1 child can work together or as part of a whole class activity....[more]

We are offering unprecedented bargains on limited quantities of these discontinued items. Available on a first come, first served basis...[view]
 
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