2. Agenda What is E-Rate? How does E-Rate work? What funding is available? How big of a discount can we receive? What is eligible for a discount? Are we eligible? How do we apply? What is our plan?
3. What is E-Rate? The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Program headed under the FCC Provides discounts to most schools in the US for telecommunications and Internet service
4. How Does E-Rate Work? Schools and libraries develop & submit a technology plan for their campus or district A competitive bidding process is started, and a service provider is selected
5. What Funding is Available? Funding is requested through 4 main categories of service: Telecommunications Internet Access Internal Connections Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections
6. How Big of a Discount Can We Receive? The level of discount is determined by the level of poverty and urban/rural status Discounts range from 20% - 90% of the costs of eligible services
8. Are We Eligible? How Do We Apply? Roland Reynolds is eligible for a discount of 70% Discount is determined by % of students who qualify for the National School Lunch Program Applications to receive this discount must include a district or campus technology plan
9. What is Our Technology Plan? Goal 1 – Teaching & Learning Integrate technology in classroom Give students basic technology skills
10. What is Our Technology Plan? Goal 2- Educator Preparation and Development Promote student-centered learning Implement Technology Application TEKS
11. What is Our Technology Plan? Goal 3- Leadership, Administration and Support Services Utilize technology to access & maintain student records Streamline reporting & decision making processes through technology tools
12. What is Our Technology Plan? Goal 4- Infrastructure Internet connectivity will be optimized to meet all needs of district Achieve ideal student/computer ratio (1:2)
13. What is Our Technology Plan? Goal 5- Ensure a safe learning environment District will deliver & support a secure network Communicate social, legal and ethical issues related to technology
14. Conclusion E-Rate provides discounts for telecommunication services Franklin ISD could receive up to 70% discount! Franklin ISD needs to take advantage of this program For more information: http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx
