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Channel One Connection (C1C) is a service of the Channel One Network, which programs, schedules and distributes to Channel One schools commercial-free educational programming per day during the school year from September to May. The goal of C1C is to bring to the Channel One Network schools the best and most applicable educational materials in video format.

C1C works with a number of reputable educational video distribution companies in order to find the best available programming on a particular topic. C1C also considers original programs that have been underwritten and sponsored by organizations and companies. A wide range of curriculum topics are covered on C1C each year which include, and are broadcast according to, the following parameters:

Programs that fit into the C1C schedule are chosen for preview and reviewed and evaluated by the C1C Program Manager. Acceptable programs are then licensed for closed-circuit satellite feed and placed into the C1C broadcast schedule.

Any program aired on C1C can be recorded and used by the schools for up to one year from the original air date. On the one-year anniversary of the airdate, the school must erase, record over or destroy the video tape.

The new digital head-end allows Channel One to send an entire month of C1C videos directly to your head-end on- or before- the first school day each month, and then keep them stored there for the entire month before replacing them with the next month\'s supply of titles. Click here for a quick guide on how to play and record C1C programs for your school.

Our licensing agreements with program distributors are for broadcast only. We cannot send you a tape of the program that has been missed. You may, however, obtain it in the following ways:

1. If you would like to obtain a copy of the other programs from another Channel One school, then by all means you are encouraged to do so. Some of our schools are setting up networks and providing dubs for one another when a program is missed. If you would like a list of local Channel One schools, please call (888) 241-6895, ext. 3 and we can provide you with that information.
2. Lastly, you can contact the distributor directly to purchase the program. If you'd like to explore this avenue, call (888) 241-6895. Ext. 3 and, again, we will provide you with the necessary information.

If you experience equipment failure, please call our help desk at (888) 241-6893, Ext. 1 for reset instructions or to schedule a maintenance call.

The Channel One staff is available to answer your calls during regular business hours. The C1C Programming Department is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. For ALL concerns, please call (888) 241-6895 and select the appropriate extension:

• Ext. 1 - For calls regarding Channel One equipment, or if you are experiencing technical difficulties.
• Ext. 2 - For calls interested in receiving Channel One\'s cost-free service for your school.
• Ext. 3 - For comments regarding the Channel One Connection curriculum video.
• Ext. 4 - For story ideas, questions or comments about the Channel One News program or if you are interested in our flagship school program.
• Ext. 5 - For questions regarding a commercial that aired on Channel One News.
• Ext. 6 - For questions about Channel One teacher programming guides.
• Ext. 7 - For sponsorship opportunities on Channel One News or special event programming like "Teen Town Hall" or "In Concert."
• Ext. 0 - For all other questions, or to reach a school relations representative.