The document discusses E-Rate, a program that provides funding for internet access, network installation, and telecommunication services for schools and libraries. It outlines the application process for E-Rate funding, which includes developing a technology plan, filing forms, a competitive bidding process, and retaining documentation. Steps in the application include filing an FCC Form 470, providing a bidding period, selecting providers, filing Form 471, receiving approval letters, and filing Form 486 upon receiving services.

1. Allyson Price
EDLD 5306
Lamar University

2.  What is E-Rate?
 E-Rate Covered Services
 Applying for E-Rate Funding
 Summary of an E-Rate Qualifying Technology
Plan

3.  The Schools and Libraries Program of the
Universal Service Fund
 The FCC made a decision that starting in
1998, all public schools and libraries, and
most private schools, will be eligible for up
to $2.25 billion a year in discounts for a wide
range of telecommunication services.
 Facts About E-Rate

4.  Internet Access
 Basicinstallation of networks necessary to
bring information all the way into the school,
the library, and classrooms
 Telecommunication Services

5.  Develop a Technology Plan
 Submit FCC Form 470
 Provide for a 28-day competitive bidding period
 Select service provider/sign contracts
 Submit FCC Form 471
 Be prepared to answer questions on your
application

6.  Receive and review your Form 471 Receipt
Acknowledgement Letter
 Receive your Funding Commitment Decision
Letter
 Assure technology plan approval; receive
services; file Form 486
 Retain records
 http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonp
ublic/erate.html

7. Las Lomitas Elementary School
299 Alameda de las Pulgas
Atherton, Ca 94027
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the school’s website.

8. Four Long Term Goals:
1. student proficiency
2. special education services
3. program enrichments
4. district financial stability
Click here for the complete technology plan.

9.  Development days
 Classes offered throughout the year
 Local college connections
 Online classes and webinars
 Special technology support teacher

10.  Supports the flexibility for site needs and
growth as well as maximizing security
 District website of 15,000 files is updated
daily
 Teacher web pages are accessible by
students at any time

11.  Thedistrict budget currently covers the costs
of hardware, software, training, and support.
 Thedistrict does not qualify for most grants
since only 1.5% of students qualify for NSLP
(Mitchell, 2011).
 E-Rate funding is needed to support the
district’s telecommunications.

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13.  Theeffectiveness of the technology is always
under review.
 Teachers are surveyed annually to determine
their wishes and needs, monthly technology
committee meetings provide input
 Consideration is given to budgetary
limitations, grants, and donations
 TheDirector of Technology revises the plan
every June and posts it online.

14.  E-Rate provides funding to schools and
libraries for internet access, installation of
networks, and telecommunication services.
A series of steps must be followed to apply
for E-Rate funding including a technology
report.