The document outlines Los Fresnos CISD's District Technology Plan for 2011-2012, including goals in areas like teaching and learning, professional development, infrastructure, and administration. It explains how E-rate funding can help accomplish initiatives by providing discounts to schools for eligible telecom services. A budget details planned spending on staff training, internet access, equipment, and more, with funding from sources like E-rate, federal programs, and local funds. The 11-step E-rate application and funding process is also summarized.

1. Los Fresnos CISD
District Technology Plan
&
E-rate Funding
2011-2012

2. Los Fresnos CISD
Los Fresnos High School
Agenda
 Los Fresnos CISD District Technology Plan, Year 3
 -Goals, Objectives, and Strategies
 Explanation of E-rate funding to accomplish initiatives
 Conclusion

3.  Goals and objectives developed are aligned
with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and
the Universal Services (E-Rate) Technology
Planning Requirements.
 Strategies developed are aligned with the STaR
Chart Results in the areas of –
 Teaching and Learning
 Educator Preparation and Development
 Administration and Support Services
 Infrastructure for Technology.

4.  Teaching & Learning focuses on the
instructional needs of teachers and the learning
needs of students in meeting the vision of
technology in education.
 Goals that will be addressed include:
 To improve the academic achievement and
technology literacy of all students
 A progressive implementation of the Technology
Academy will continue at the High School with
emphasis on the technology TEKS

5.  Educator Preparation and Development
addresses the staff development needs for all
the members of the professional education
community.
 The primary goal to be addressed in this area:
 To provide ongoing, sustained professional
development for: teachers, principals,
administrators, and school library media personnel
to further the effective use of technology in the
classroom and the library media center

6.  Administration and Support Services addresses
the role of the technology leader to create a shared
vision, encourage and sustain the appropriate
integration of technology, use modern information
technology tools to embrace accountability
 Goals to be addressed include:
 Continue to provide supporting resources to ensure
successful and effective use of technology
 To use technology effectively to promote parental
involvement and increase communication with parents

7.  Infrastructure for Technology focuses on
hardware, software, and human infrastructure (the
capabilities or proficiencies of those who use the
technical components). The infrastructure of a
school is the critical element of support for all four
areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology.
 The primary goals in this area are:
 Improve existing technology infrastructure in order to
facilitate instruction, reduce cost, increase access to
technology and comply with the Child Internet Protection
Act
 To enforce a policy of Internet safety and initiate an anti-
cyber bullying campaign

8. Budget Area Costs Funding Sources
Staff Development $95,500
NCLB 30 % Tech
Allot 40% Local
20%
CTE 10 %
Telecommunications and Internet Access $198,200
E-Rate 87 % Local
13 %
Materials and Supplies $199,700
E-Rate 30% Tech
Allot 20% Local
10% Federal 40%
New Equipment and Replacements $1,124,000
E-Rate 30 % Local
10% CTE 20%
Federal 40%
Miscellaneous Expenses $156,000
Local 30%
E-Rate 10%
Tech Allotment 10%
Federal 50%
Total $1,618,900
Los Fresnos CISD District Technology Plan
Budget Detail – 2011-2012 (Year 3)

9.  E-Rate” is a common term used in place of “the
Schools and Libraries Program.” E-Rate
provides discounts to schools and libraries for
eligible products and services.

10.  Administered by Universal Service
Administrative Company
 Provides private schools, public school, and/or
libraries with discounted telecommunication
services
 Discount is based upon economic need and
geographic location
 Eligible services include, but are not limited to
internet connection, basic telephone, and
infrastructure

11.  Up to 2.25 billion
annually made
available for
qualifying entities
Step 1 Determine Eligibility
Step 2 Develop a Technology Plan
Step 3 Open a Competitive Bidding Process
Step 4 Select a Service Provider
Step 5 Calculate the Discount Level
Step 6 Determine Eligible Services
Step 7 Submit Application for Program
Support
Step 8 Undergo Application Review
Step 9 Receive Funding Decision
Step 10 Begin Receipt of Services
Step 11 Invoice USAC as Appropriate

12.  Los Fresnos CISD Technology Plan Year 3 is in
progress
 Goals for Year 3 aligned to the STaR Chart
Results for 2010-2011
 E-Rate Funding continues to be a major form of
support for district technology initiatives