° What is E-Rate?° Mission° Eligible servicess Applications East Chambers Junior Highn East Chambers STaR Chart summarya East Chambers Technology Goalsc Summaryc Sources

The E-Rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries division of the Universal

Service Administration Company.The program is designed to ensure schools and

libraries have access to telecommunications and information services.

The mission statement of the program is to supplement and complement the state effort to improve the education quality of students.

Basic phone service Dial-up internet access

Direct internet connections E-mail

Telecommunications wiring Routers

Installation and basic maintenance Wireless LANs

E-Rate discounts are determined by economic need and location.

The following link has information to determine your school’s eligibility and the full

application.

www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

East Chambers Junior High is one campus of four in the East Chambers ISD. Our district is

located in the small agricultural town of Winnie and is classified “urban” by E-Rate.

Our district population is 1,257 students with 46.54% qualifying for the National School

Lunch Program.

Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology

Integrate technology skills and use into the various content areas

Provide technology and learning opportunities to the community and parents

Improve teacher/administrator skills in using technology in instructional settings

Improve the technical support of District equipment and software

Increase the role of administrators in implementing technology at the building level

Improve the technology infrastructure for East Chambers ISD

Secure funding for meeting technological needs for East Chambers ISD

Provide documentation that technology is making a positive impact in classrooms

The E-Rate service helps to provide school districts and libraries with access to

telecommunications and service.

Our district is a recipient of E-Rate funds to help ensure we meet all technology goals

identified by the STaR Chart.

www.usac.org/sl/

www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html