AE Touch Technologies, Inc., a minority-owned business established in 1977 by Adam Crappel, Jr., started as a printer/fax machine/calculator provider in his small hometown of Morgan City, Louisiana. After years of successful business, he expanded into other diverse technologies like interactive flat panels, temperature sensing kiosks, webcams, air purifiers, disinfecting robots, and much more. The 4k anti-reflection interactive panel provides 20-points of touch along with palm rejection technology. Navigation can be done using the included pen or simply with the touch of your finger. AE Touch Technologies now services customers in eighteen (18) states and Puerto Rico.
AE Touch Technologies offers several sizes of Interactive boards (49”, 65”, 75”, 86”, 100”, 110”). The built-in Android operating system provides you with all the apps you need. Our interactive software allows you to import and use existing lessons, annotate over any application, and teach with subject specific tools. We are currently in the process of rolling out our newest featured option – AE Teaching Tools – which allows teachers to manage the classroom, increase student engagement, and build lessons more quickly and efficiently. We offer an optional PC module to transform your interactive board into an interactive PC experience which allows you to visit any website to interact with resources, materials, files, and videos. Mounting options include wall mount, motorized wall mount, rolling stand, and/or motorized stand. We also offer various cameras for your boards. AE Touch Technologies does not charge for delivery, installation, and training for your new purchases. All of our interactive flat panel displays come with an on-site 5-year parts warranty and 3-years labor warranty which begins on the day of installation.
LCD Video Walls have been added to the product line, which is perfect for meetings, educational facilities, retail spaces and more. The LCD panels produce stunning high-contrast colorful images.
During COVID-19, AE Touch Technologies began offering various safety solutions including a Temperature Kiosk that is a contactless scanner that will detect any temperature abnormalities within seconds, a 30-person thermal checkpoint, and air sterilizers to protect against airborne viruses.
Constantly expanding and offering new cutting-edge technology products (and more!), AE Touch Technologies (AE) was recognized for this by being Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies Honoree in 2022. AE was ranked #260 in Business Products & Services Industry and ranked #22 in the State of Louisiana. AE had a 246% Business Volume Growth (over the course of 3 years).
With that being said, we also have a BRAND-NEW (completely separate) brand – Crawbabies of Louisiana, Inc. – which officially started in late January 2025. Crawbabies currently offers flushable baby wipes, biodegradable baby wipes, and biodegradable bath wipes, and we plan to offer additional items in the future. Our main focus is to “keep those tails fresh & clean!” while providing wipes for your every need!
For more information on AE Touch Technologies’ Big City Tech, Small Town Touch™, visit https://aetouch.com/ or call 855-997-0199 to speak to someone from the team!
For more information on Crawbabies wipes that are sure to Keep Those Tails Fresh & Clean™, visit https://crawbabies.com or call 855-997-0199 to speak to someone from the team!
Provides advanced data analytics for Head Start and the Early Education Community. CCR offers PFCE aligned family surveys, child assessment analysis, and advanced data analysis and reports for programs, boards, and other external audiences.
CCR Analytics helps Head Start organizations get high value from child assessments, family surveys, and data collection through quality analysis and custom reports. CCR Analytics services include:
Clean Air Dynamics LLC specializes in medical-grade indoor air disinfection equipment that does not have the ongoing costs of filters, bulbs, or other disposables, minimizing its impact on the environment. The team at Clean Air Dynamics is a trusted partner to Head Start West and includes medical and respiratory professionals. Led by Raleigh Guice, they have a long-standing history of supporting Head Start and Community Action Programs across the country.
The company offers an “In-Kind Match Program” that has benefited Head Start and Community Action Programs. The Protect 900 from WellAir is the most popular air disinfection product in the education space, covering up to 1,000 square feet and boasting an industry-leading 7-year manufacturer’s warranty. This product instantaneously destroys airborne pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, mold spores, and VOCs, with NanoStrike Technology™ and has been 3rd-party tested since 2008.
For indoor spaces up to 2,500 square feet and for rapid remediation, the FDA-cleared Defend series products are ideal. They leverage NanoStrike Technology™ and include triple-stage filtration with an H13 HEPA filter, making them extremely effective against wildfire smoke.
“Having worked closely with Raleigh when he was the Vice President of Sales at WellAir and now as the President of Clean Air Dynamics, I am excited about the value he and his team bring to us. I know he only provides the most effective options for us and helps us maximize our dollars. We trust his guidance and support on product offerings,” says Edward Condon, Executive Director at HSW.
Clean Air Dynamics LLC is a minority-owned business registered with SAM.gov.
Crayon Collection is a partnership with restaurants, hotels, and community-based groups that distribute free crayons to children when they dine. We collect millions of gently used crayons and redistribute them to the most vulnerable classrooms through our partnership with NHSA and USA.com.
The Crayon Collection Arts in Education program ensures that art activities and instructional resources, specifically designed for these gently used crayons, support art education in the classrooms that need it most. The Arts in Education program includes two key initiatives: the Artist Inspired Education Series and Artist Rotation Program. Through our Artist Inspired Education Series, Crayon Collection partners with volunteer artists who develop age- and culturally appropriate art education activities that can be used by teachers in grades Pre-K through sixth to bring art education into their classrooms.
HSW collaborates with Crayon Collections to connect grantees to donation opportunities, art education, and advocacy.
D.E.&C Consulting Firm offers training, coaching, and organizational planning and improvements designed to create long-term sustainable change. Led by seasoned experts in leadership development, professional development, community engagement, health and human services, social service, gap analysis, and change planning, D.E.&C Consulting creates meaningful relationships with leaders and teams. Our firm partners with agencies to foster growth mindsets, restorative communication, and continuous quality improvement.
The Discovery Source creates opportunities and solutions for early childhood educators to transform the way they support children and families in the most critical years of childhood development – from birth through third-grade. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities in supporting the social-emotional development of our youngest learners; and strive to provide innovative, effective, and affordable solutions to strengthen relationships, raise quality, improve outcomes, and ensure each and every child has a fair start and solid foundation for future success.
Early Intel helps Head Start programs connect their data with intuitive, user friendly dashboards and provides training resources and support to implement continuous quality improvement.
Early Intel’s Q.I. Network includes:
Announcing the Head Start Retirement Program
A New Pooled Employer Plan for Head Start Agencies
We are excited to announce the creation of the Head Start Retirement Program, a new Pooled quality, compliant, and cost-effective retirement plan solution for Head Start organizations of all sizes.
The Head Start Retirement Program is sponsored by Group Plan Services, a leading provider of retirement services for nonprofits. The plan is administered by Voya Financial, one of the largest defined contribution recordkeepers in the country. Investment advisory services are provided by Fraser Group, a 3(38) investment fiduciary under ERISA.
Key Benefits:
For more information or to request an enrollment package, please contact:
Mitchell Haber – Mitchell.haber@voya.com
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The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
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