This document discusses how E-Rate, a program that provides discounts for internet access and telecom services for schools and libraries, affects Phoenix High School in Elgin, TX. It summarizes that the school received an 82% discount this year and saw positive results in its STaR technology assessment scores over the past few years. The technology plan goals are outlined as educating students with curriculum-integrated technology, supporting infrastructure, providing administration and support, and establishing a technology committee. The conclusion is that the school has seen a positive trend in leadership/support and teaching/learning through improved scores, with all areas now at an advanced technology level after recovering from poor initial scores.

1. Phoenix High SchoolElgin, TXE-RateBy: Stephen Fisher

2. AgendaIntroduction to E-rate

3. How does E-rate affect us?

4. Our technology plan

5. ConclusionWhat is E-rate?AKA the Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund

6. Under auspices of the FCC

7. Provides discounts for eligible libraries and schools for telecom and internet

8. Serves rural and urban districts with discounts from 20% to 90%

9. Designed to help better integrate technology and learningE-Rate Eligibility

10. Where do We Stand?District received an 82% discount this year

11. Positive STaR chart results for campus

12. Library receives 80% discountPhoenix HS STaRDataLeadership, Administration & Instructional Support

13. 2007-2008 Developing

14. 2008-2009 Advanced

15. 2009-2010 Target

16. Infrastructure for Technology

17. 2007-2008 Advanced

18. 2008-2009 Advanced

19. 2009-2010 AdvancedPhoenix HS STaRDataTeaching and Learning

20. 2007-2008 Developing

21. 2008-2009 Advanced

22. 2009-2010 Advanced

23. Educator Preparation and Development

24. 2007-2008 Advanced

25. 2008-2009 Developing

26. 2009-2010 AdvancedTechnology Plan GoalsEducate students with technology integrated into curriculum

27. Plan and support technology infrastructure

28. Provide for technology administration and support services

29. Develop a district technology committeeConclusionManaged to meet Target in one area

30. Extremely positive trend in “Leadership, Administration & Instructional Support

31. Positive trend in “Teaching and Learning”

32. All at least “Advanced Tech”

33. Recovery from poor scoresConclusionsPositive effect on Phoenix HS

34. Technology plan in place

35. Need for technology plan update

36. Potential improvementsResourcesDepartment of education e-rate website.

37. Universal Service Administrative Company.

38. TPESC.