The document discusses technology in public schools, including the E-Rate program and Houston Independent School District's (HISD) technology plan. E-Rate provides up to 90% discounts on telecommunications, internet access, and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. HISD's technology plan aims to enable quality instruction through strategic goals focused on teaching and learning, educator preparation, leadership, and technology infrastructure with the key outcomes of being usable, focusing on needs, and continuously reviewed and updated. The plan is intended to result in increased teacher efficiency, student achievement, and readiness for the 21st century.

1. TechnologyinPublic SchoolsBy:Afroze Jahan

2. IntroductionEducational Technology leadershipE-RateHISD Technology Plan

4. What is E-Rate?Bringing the Technology into the Learning Environment at an affordable price

5. Who is Eligible?Public SchoolsPrivate SchoolsLibraries

6. Available ServicesTelecommunicationsInternet accessInternal connections

7. Available Funds$ 2.25 Billion per year

8. Available DiscountUp to 90% discount based on economic disadvantage and geographic locations

9. Where can I learn more about E-Rate?U.S. Department of Educationhttp://www.ed.gov/technology/Federal Communications Commission http://www.fcc.gov/learnnet

10. Houston ISD Technology PlanTechnology is an enabler of quality instruction

11. Key OutcomesThe Plan is UseableThe Plan Focuses on Instructional and Business NeedsThe Plan is a “Living” Document, Subject to Continuous Review and UpdateThe Initiatives Contained in the Plan are Realistic

12. Is The Plan Workable?All initiatives identified in this plan have beenextensively reviewed by HISD staff to ensurethat they are: Financially and resource realistic;They contribute to the District’s vision;They contribute to student outcome.

13. Strategic GoalsThe four key areas of the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020Teaching and LearningEducator PreparationLeadership, Administration, and SupportInfrastructure for Technology

14. ConclusionGood Working PlanResult:Increased Teacher EfficiencyIncreased Student AchievementStudents ready for the 21st century