New Hampshire is one of several states in the nation that can provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to every school in the state free of charge. Thanks to a statewide partnership agreement between Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), the world's leading GIS software developer, and the New Hampshire Department of Education, these new licenses will allow every public, private and charter K-12 school throughout the state unprecedented access to Esri's state-of-the-art GIS tools for use in education and research. Please use ArcGIS NH License Request form to submit your request to the NH GIS Specialist team for consideration. Once approved, you will be instructed on how to access the ArcGIS software.

NH Educational GIS Partnership
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www.NHEdGIS.org
Visit this site to get information on the NH / Esri State Partnership. You can learn about projects, get training, apply to participate, or find GIS information, data, and resources.

ArcGIS NH License Request

The ArcGIS software, data, web services, and documentation provided through the New Hampshire statewide license program is solely for instructional and research purposes at K-12 public or private schools and approved educational youth groups.

Professional Development

Online Professional Development Workshop Program

This freely accessible online institute contains 10 workshops designed to provide you with resources, information, and a basic understanding of how to use Geographic information systems to enhance your teaching and the learning of your students. The content is made possible by the NH Digital Resources Consortium, funded through Title IID, the Enhancing Education Through Technology program of the US Department of Education.

Over 200,000 students in New Hampshire schools now have the ability to learn and apply 21st century geospatial concepts using the ArcGIS software developed by Esri. Thanks to a statewide partnership between Esri, the world's leading geographic information system (GIS) software developer, and the New Hampshire Department of Education, this new partnership will allow every public and private school throughout the state unprecedented access to Esri's state-of-the-art GIS tools for use in education and research. The agreement also includes school administrative use for tasks like creating district maps and efficient bus routes.
Recognized non-formal education groups such as 4-H Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs will also have access to the software.

The partnership with Esri was made possible through the collaborative effort of the New Hampshire State Department of Education, New Hampshire Geographic Alliance (NHGA), New Hampshire Fish and Game, and UNH Cooperative Extension. This group has formed a team of New Hampshire Education GIS Specialists (NHEdGIS) that will not only manage the state account, but also provide professional development for teachers as part of a strategically planned effort to foster geospatial literacy across the state.