Describes the E-Rate process and its benifits. Based on Calcasieu Parish School Baord.

1. Using Technology to
Prepare Our
Students for Success

2. Agenda
• What is E-Rate?............page 1
• What does it look like in our
district and schools?...page 2
• How does it benefit me and/or
my students?...page 3
• Conclusion………………page
4

3. What is E – Rate?
• provides discounts to assist most
schools and libraries to obtain
affordable telecommunications and
internet access
• it is funded from companies that
provide interstate and/or
telecommunications services

4. What does it look like in
our district & schools?
• every classroom and district office has
high-speed broadband internet
connectivity
• network switches
• wireless access points
• web and email system

5. How does it benefit me
& my students?
• technology rich lessons
• research – based practices on lesson
planning
• technology integration throughout curriculum
• improved student achievement, including
technology literacy

6. Student’s Thoughts on
Technology in the
Classroom
• Students used directions to complete a chart
on their thoughts of technology in the
classroom.
• Example:

7. Conclusion
• E-Rate is necessary
• provides necessary tools for 21st Century
learning
• allows teachers and students to achieve
goals
• provides a better opportunity for success
Find the CPSB Technology Plan at
www.cpsb.org/system/policies/techplan.pdf