E-Rate is a program mandated by Congress in 1996 that provides discounts for telecommunications and internet services for schools and libraries to make them more affordable. To qualify for E-Rate funding, a school or library must develop a technology plan explaining how requested technology will support educational goals. The document then summarizes Clear Creek Independent School District's technology plan, which focuses on expanding computer networks, communication tools, and online learning opportunities while investing most of its budget in teaching and learning through technology. It stresses that teachers need to create classroom technology plans and facilitate student-centered, collaborative learning through technology.