AEPA is a national cooperative of education purchasing professionals representing lead agencies in their respective states.

Currently, AEPA consists of 31 member states who competitively bid contracts that are tailored to meet each state’s specific legal requirements. Awarded contracts are available statewide and facilitated by one cooperative member agency acting as the contract administrator. They will help you with any questions regarding the contract and provide any support documentation you need in order to purchase off the contract.

Please note that contracts are also available in non-member states through piggyback contract options. Download a complete member contact listing.

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Blick Art Materials

Contact: Heather Havens Work Phone: (800)-704-7744 Website: www.dickblick.com
Details

Supplying quality art materials since 1911, Blick Art Materials is the oldest and largest art supply specialist in the US. As an AEPA vendor partner, we are pleased to offer The Blick Advantage to its members:

  • Best Selection We know that being creative often requires materials that are difficult to find. That’s why Blick stocks more than 80,000 products in its warehouse, and offers nearly 15,000 factory-direct items and more than 8,000 Blick and Utrecht brand items.
  • Best Availability Our massive inventory means we should always have what you need in stock. If we don’t, that’s our fault, not yours. That’s why we do something virtually none of our competitors do — we NEVER cancel a backorder unless you ask us to, and when we receive your backordered item, we ship it out immediately — at NO additional cost to you.
  • Blick Ships Quick Most orders are processed within 24 hours. Blick’s reputation for industry-leading shipping times means you’ll get your order FAST!
  • Best Service & Knowledge We have real people available to answer your questions 24/7. Hundreds of Blick videos are also posted on DickBlick.com and YouTube.com, including video lesson plans for art educators and product demonstrations for artists.

Look to Blick for the following art supplies categories and more: Adhesives, airbrushing, art room furniture & lighting, books & Media, brushes, canvas, crafts, cutting tools, display & presentation, drawing materials, easels, framing, graphic arts, paints, papers & boards, printmaking, sculpture & ceramics, storage and textile arts.

 

Notes
BID 2026.5

Industrial Arts and Career Technical Education – Bid recommended for approval in April 2026.  Contract and extensions possible through May 2030.

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BID 2023

School & Instructional Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

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Just Right Reader

Contact: Karen Cuttill Home 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway STE 875 Irving Texas 75039 Work Phone: (877)-415-READ Website: http://www.justrightreader.com
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Company Description/Overview

Just Right Reader is a Science of Reading acceleration partner for students, families, and educators, delivering a comprehensive, vertically aligned literacy system that spans Pre-K through Grade 5. We partner with state departments, communities, schools, and districts to advance literacy for every student through explicit phonics instruction.

Our Science of Reading Phonics Program unites instruction, practice, family engagement, and implementation support in one connected solution:

  • A vertically aligned program with 1,000+ skill-aligned decodable texts in English and authentic Spanish
  • Classroom Libraries and Classpacks for core instruction, small-group work, and intervention
  • Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ that extend skill-aligned practice into the home
  • QR-code video phonics lessons in 14+ languages and a digital Family Hub for caregivers
  • Scripted lesson plans, formative progress-monitoring tools, and teacher resources for every title
  • Professional learning and a dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM) for sustained implementation

Just Right Reader’s literacy solutions are supported by independent, ESSA-aligned research. Our Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ and Classroom Libraries meet ESSA Tier II – Moderate Evidence criteria, with studies demonstrating positive impacts on reading achievement. The Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University confirmed statistically significant outcomes in reading achievement and family engagement for our Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™. ESSA Tier III and IV studies further validate our approach across diverse student populations and implementation settings. Just Right Reader has also earned recognition from Digital Promise and the Efficacy 2024 Silver Award, reflecting our commitment to delivering research-backed literacy solutions that drive measurable results for students, educators, and families.

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Contract Highlights/Member Benefits

3% discount on all products and services

  • FREE samples
  • Expert-Led Literacy Webinars and Science of Reading Symposiums

How to Order

Just Right Reader 2026 Catalog 

 

Notes
BID 2023

School & Instructional – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

 

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Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

Contact: Tyler Domski Work Phone: (800)-421-5354 Website: https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/
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Lakeshore is your partner for innovative, top-quality furniture and learning materials that supports learning spaces for infants through high school! From seating and desks to storage and easels, every item is intentionally designed by our in-house educators and highly skilled engineers—for versatility, durability and mobility. Plus, we offer lifetime warranties on all premium-quality furniture, cots, classroom tables and chairs—as well as 10-year guarantees on carpets.

Today, Lakeshore has more than 60 retail locations across the country, over 3.5 million square feet of inventory, 100,000 + classrooms installed and more than 70 years of experience in the education industry.

Notes
BID 2026

 

Furniture – Bid recommended for approval in December 2025.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

 

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BID 2023

School & Instructional Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

 

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Quill

Contact: Samra Cejvan Work Phone: (847) 876-5451 Website: http://www.quill.com/aepa
Details

Quill is an AEPA vendor partner that provides everyday low prices on the key essentials for your school district or organization.

Notes
BID 2023

School & Instructional Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

 

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BID 2023

Office Supplies & Equipment – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

 

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BID 2026

Furniture – Bid recommended for approval in December 2025.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

 

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BID 2026

Health  and Wellness – Bid recommended for approval in December 2025.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

 

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School Specialty

Contact: Helen Schleis Work Phone: (678)-823-5125 Website: www.schoolspecialty.com/aepa-co-op
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VALUE. SELECTION. SERVICE. QUALITY.

With more than 40,000 classroom and school essentials consisting of well-known brands such as Crayola and 3M, as well as a large and respected selection of proprietary brands, School Specialty Education Essentials has all of your basic school and classroom needs covered.

School Specialty also offers these fine brands under your Instructional Supplies contract. Please visit http://www.schoolspecialty.com for more information.

Early Childhood classroom product and furniture solutions that inspire life-long learner.

An expansive array of art supplies, ideas and support.

 

Special products and solutions to help ensure success for students with special needs

 

 

Every day savings on your everyday supplies

Notes
BID 2026

 

Bid recommended for approval in December 2025.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2030.

 

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BID 2023

School & Instructional Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

 

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BID 2023

Athletic Equipment & Supplies – Bid recommended for approval in December 2022.  Contract and extensions possible through March 2027.

 

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BID 2025

Security Solutions – Bid recommended for approval in December 2024. Contract and extensions possible through March 2029.

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