The E-Rate program provides discounts of 20-90% on telecommunication services to eligible schools and libraries. To qualify for funding, applicants must have a technology plan that details goals for integrating technology through professional development, innovative learning environments, and high-performance infrastructure. Katy ISD's technology plan aims to engage all students through technology, equip educators with necessary tools and skills, and provide 21st century learning resources. Assessment tools are used to evaluate progress towards meeting strategic goals and priorities around technology integration across the curriculum.

1. Overview of Federal E-Rate Program and Katy ISD Technology Plan

2. AgendaE-RatePurposeEligibilityApplicationResourcesKaty ISD Technology PlanDemographics

3. Technology At-a-Glance

4. Goals and Strategies

5. Assessment ToolsE-Rate

6. A Brief HistoryAdministered by the Schools and Libraries division of the Universal Service Administrative CompanyThe program was developed in 1997.It was created to make certain that schools have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services.

7. Who is eligible?SchoolsLibrariesSchool Districts

8. What is eligible?

9. Available DiscountsBetween 20%-90%Dependent upon:economic statuslocationpercentage of students that participate in the National School Lunch Program

10. Application ProcessCreate a technology planSubmit required formsEvaluate bids from companies and sign provider contractsReceive, review, and retain any documentationPay your share of the servicesPrepare for the upcoming year

11. Additional ResourcesSchool and Libraries Division (SLD) Client Service Bureau:1-888-203-8100Email questions or concerns: comments@universalservice.orgSLD Website: http://www.usac.org/sl/

12. Katy ISD Technology Plan

13. Demographics of Katy ISDSixteen miles west of HoustonSpans 181 square milesOver 52 campusesServices over 60,000 students

14. Technology At-a-Glance

15. Computer RatiosTeacher to Computer Ratio 1:1Student to Computer Ratio 3:1

16. Goal #1All students should be engaged in learning processes and learning environments.Inclusion of TEKSMonitor progress of integrationResearch emerging technologiesProvide instruction on cyber safety

17. Goal #2Ensure that educators have the necessary tools and skills to integrate technologyProvide meaningful professional development though Instructional Coaches and online toolsDocument teacher’s progressProvide support and follow-up

18. Goal #3Provide tools needed to equip students to be 21st century learners.Provide necessary budgetCreate innovate environmentsOffer online and distance learningGather community inputHave efficient operational processes

19. Goal #4High-performance Infrastructure24/7 access to elearning technologyProvide timely technology assistanceProvide secure and effiecient technologyMaintain standards for updating technology

20. Assessment ToolsSTaR ChartExternal assessmentsInternal assessmentsYear-round meetingsMonthly reports

21. SummaryThrough planning, goal-setting, assessment, and evaluation, districts can integrate technology across the curriculum. The e-rate program is designed to provide an affordable solution to districts using telecommunications and information services.

22. SourcesSLD Website: http://www.usac.org/sl/Katy ISD Website: www.katyisd.orgDepartment of Education Website: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html