Sales of Adobe® Digital School Collection software will end on September 14, 2012. The Digital School Collection is an introductory bundle of tools for video, podcasts, and media-rich reports and ePortfolios offered to K–12 schools worldwide via Adobe's K–12 Site License Program. The latest bundle released by Adobe Education includes Adobe Photoshop® Elements 10, Adobe Premiere® Elements 10, and Adobe Acrobat® Pro X software. Based on customer feedback and the changing market landscape, Adobe has decided to discontinue the Digital School Collection to focus resources on enhancing other programs that provide our customers with better industry-leading solutions. Ultimately, this will allow Adobe to provide customers with the best tools in the industry. The discontinuation of the Digital School Collection does not affect the availability of Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, and Acrobat Pro for individual purchase.

What is the Adobe Digital School Collection?

The Adobe Digital School Collection is an introductory bundle of tools for video, podcasts, and media-rich reports and ePortfolios offered to K–12 schools worldwide via Adobe's K–12 Site License Program. The latest bundle released by Adobe Education includes Adobe Photoshop® Elements 10, Adobe Premiere® Elements 10, and Adobe Acrobat® Pro X software.

Why is Adobe discontinuing the Digital School Collection?

Adobe works closely with K–12 educators to meet their evolving demands in classrooms and computer labs.

Based on customer feedback and the changing market landscape, Adobe has decided to discontinue the bundle licensing program to focus more resources on enhancing other programs that provide our customers with better industry-leading solutions. Ultimately, this will allow Adobe to provide customers with the best tools in the industry.

Which products are affected by the discontinuation of the Digital School Collection?

None. The discontinuation of the bundle does not affect the availability of the following standalone software for individual purchase:

• Adobe Photoshop Elements

• Adobe Premiere Elements

• Adobe Acrobat Pro

When will the Digital School Collection be discontinued?

The bundle license program will be discontinued effective September 14, 2012, with no orders being taken after that date. Note that Adobe will continue to release new individual versions of Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, and Acrobat.

Will Adobe continue to offer technical support for the Digital School Collection?

Yes, Adobe will continue to offer support for all Digital School Collection customers who are on an active Upgrade Plan. Customers will also have access to online support resources for the individual products, such as help documentation and product forums.

Will Adobe honor any Upgrade Plans that were purchased with the Digital School Collection?

Yes, all active Upgrade Plans for Digital School Collection will be honored. Customers with upgrade and maintenance agreements with Adobe can be confident they will continue to receive support for the duration of their contract.

What can my school purchase instead of the Digital School Collection?

Customers are still able to purchase Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, and Acrobat Pro under Adobe's Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) and Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP). Adobe Education is also working on new programs that will better serve the K–12 community. Entire school districts now have the ability to acquire Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements, and Acrobat Pro as part of Adobe's new K–12 Enterprise Agreement. For more information, visit www.adobe.com/go/k12EA.