The document discusses the E-Rate program, which provides discounts of 20-90% on telecommunications and internet access for schools and libraries. It explains how schools can apply for and use these funds, including developing a technology plan and selecting approved providers. The specific district's long-range technology plan is then outlined, detailing the types of equipment that will be provided to different grade levels and subjects at elementary, middle, and high schools across the district to facilitate the integration of technology.

1. Connectivity
E-RATE
and
Communication
Technology
Support
Program

2. AGENDA
What is E-Rate?
Why do we need it?
How do we get it?
Where we stand today…

3. WHAT IS E-RATE?
Support Program for Schools and
Libraries
Provides Discounts for:
Telecommunications
Internet Access
Funded through a Universal Service Fee

4. WHY WE NEED E-RATE
 E-Rate provides discounts of 20% to 90%
 It is a needs based program
100
90
80
70 Percentage of
Students Eligible for
60 National School Lunch
50 Program
40 E-Rate Discount (in
30 percent)
20
10
0

5. ELIGIBLE SERVICES COVERED
Basic Phone Service
Internet Connections
Email

6. ELIGIBLE INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Wiring
Network Services
Wireless Networks
Installation & Basic Maintenance

7. HOW WE GET E-RATE SERVICES
Most importantly, we must
Develop & Maintain a Technology Plan
Second we need to
 Submit Appropriate Forms
 Select an Approved Provider
Finally, we have to
 Keep up our end of the bargain!

8. WHERE WE STAND
The Long Range Technology Distribution
Plan
Based on 2006-07 Teacher Technology Survey
Funded through bond election
Ongoing effort to increase technology assets
in the schools and classrooms

9. LISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Elementary Schools
Per Class or Team
 Projection Device
 Digital Camera & Video Camera
 Document Camera
Per Department or Grade Level
 Mobile Lab – 24 stations
 Clicker System
Per Campus
 Interactive White Boards
 Computer Lab + Extra Computers in Library

10. LISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Middle Schools
Math
 Projection Device, Graphing Calculators, Clicker System
Science
 Projection Device, Laptops, Clicker System, Camera
Social Studies
 Projection Device, Document Camera, Mobile Lab
Language Arts
 Projection Device, Extra Desktop Computers, Document
Camera

11. LISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
High Schools
Math
 Projection Device, Graphing Calculators, Clicker System
Science
 Projection Device, Laptops, Clicker System, Camera
Social Studies
 Projection Device, Document Camera, Mobile Lab
Language Arts
 Projection Device, Extra Desktop Computers, Document
Camera

12. LISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Across the District
All teachers will have a computer for their use
Libraries and labs will receive additional
 Computers
 Printers
 Cameras – Digital and Video
Special Programs will get necessary
equipment to facilitate their specific content.

13. CONCLUSION
The Schools and Libraries Program known as
E-Rate can help fund technology throughout
the District
We currently have a plan to implement the
infrastructure.
Ongoing Input is critical to developing and
maintaining a technology plan that focuses
on:
 Teaching and Learning
 Educator Preparation
 Administration and Support