The document discusses the E-Rate program which provides funds from the Universal Service Fund to make telecommunication and internet access more affordable for schools and libraries. It outlines the key players in E-Rate which include the FCC, USAC, and SLD. It then describes the key steps schools must take to participate which include determining eligibility, developing a technology plan, bidding process, selecting providers, determining discounts, and applying for funding. The document concludes by discussing Sutton Elementary's existing technology plan and areas they want to improve such as updating their plan and providing more professional development for teachers.

1. Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service FundE-Rate Presented By E. Reyes

3. Plan overview

4. Key steps in the process

5. Sutton Elementary Technology planTechnology plan goals Areas to improve

6. What is “E-Rate” key players? FCC (Federal Communications Commission) provides direction USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) administers the Universal Service Fund SLD (Schools & Libraries Division) administers the E-rate program

8. Provides funds to schools and libraries

9. Makes telecommunication and internet access more affordable

11. Libraries must comply with “Library Services and Technology Act (Pub. L. 104-208)”

12. Develop a Technology Plan

13. how information technology and telecommunications infrastructure will be used

18. Priority One (Telecommunications Services & Internet Access)

20. All certified must follow FCC rules of priority Priority One Priority Two

23. Sutton Elementary’sTechnology plan

24. Goals Comply with district and state Technology standards Projection for the next 4 years Use the 3 computer labs

26. Areas to improve Update the plan and comply with new state Technology Application (TA) standards Professional development on ways to integrate technology into the curriculum Funds for training, update, maintenance and acquisition of new equipment.