Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund   E-Rate
Agenda Introduction to E-Rate District Technology Plan Percent of Student Meeting Standards Conclusion
Introduction to E-Rate The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund  Federally funded organization. Grants discounts to school districts seeking less expensive internet.  Schools must submit a technology plan in order to be eligible.
Technology Plans Goals and realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology A professional development strategy An assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services needed Budget resources Ongoing evaluation process Must Include:
District Profile Number of Campuses:  41 Total Student Enrollment:  26,594 District Size:  25,000 - 49,999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged:  58.90% Technology Expenditures:  $3,684,303.00 Technology budgets: Teaching and Learning Budget $1,141,129.00 Educator Preparation and Development Budget $156,737.00 Administration and Support Services Budget $1,063,716.00 Infrastructure for Technology Budget $1,322,722.00 Total: $3,684,304.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil $138.54
Percent Meeting Standards John H Wood Charter Granbury ISD Texas Graph information found at: http://www.trulia.com/schools/TX-Granbury/John_H_Wood_Junior_Charter_School_Granbury/
Conclusion Our district technology plan shows: 3 students for every computer 1 computer for every teacher Money available for professional development Needs: Increasing community awareness of the use of technology in the classroom   Upgrading infrastructure in existing technology Increasing the technology equipment in each campus

E Rate

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    Schools and LibrariesProgram of the Universal Service Fund E-Rate
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    Agenda Introduction toE-Rate District Technology Plan Percent of Student Meeting Standards Conclusion
  • 3.
    Introduction to E-RateThe Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund Federally funded organization. Grants discounts to school districts seeking less expensive internet. Schools must submit a technology plan in order to be eligible.
  • 4.
    Technology Plans Goalsand realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology A professional development strategy An assessment of telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services needed Budget resources Ongoing evaluation process Must Include:
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    District Profile Numberof Campuses: 41 Total Student Enrollment: 26,594 District Size: 25,000 - 49,999 Percent Econ. Disadvantaged: 58.90% Technology Expenditures: $3,684,303.00 Technology budgets: Teaching and Learning Budget $1,141,129.00 Educator Preparation and Development Budget $156,737.00 Administration and Support Services Budget $1,063,716.00 Infrastructure for Technology Budget $1,322,722.00 Total: $3,684,304.00 Technology Expenditure Per Pupil $138.54
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    Percent Meeting StandardsJohn H Wood Charter Granbury ISD Texas Graph information found at: http://www.trulia.com/schools/TX-Granbury/John_H_Wood_Junior_Charter_School_Granbury/
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    Conclusion Our districttechnology plan shows: 3 students for every computer 1 computer for every teacher Money available for professional development Needs: Increasing community awareness of the use of technology in the classroom Upgrading infrastructure in existing technology Increasing the technology equipment in each campus

Editor's Notes

  • #7 Our test scores in English and Social Studies are on par with the state, but our Math and Science scores are much lower.