The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund

“E-Rate”

Agenda

What is E-Rate

Why is E-Rate Important

How do you Apply for E-Rate

Northwest ISD Technology Plan Overview

What is “E-Rate”

What the School and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund is also known as

Provides telecommunications and Internet discounts for school and libraries in the USA

Is one of the four support programs funded by the Universal Service fee

The Schools and Library Program

Why is E-Rate Important

By using E-rate we may be able to fund internet connections and access for many of our rural schools in our district.

Discounts on Internet Access

Provide Additional Resources

Utilize the connectivity fund

Staff Development

We have applied for grants

38%

51%

11%

Local Funds

Technology Allotment

Title II Part D

Telecommunications & Internet Access

We have not applied for E-rate

100%

Local Funds

How do you Apply for E-Rate

Create a technology plan Verify your plan as the 5 elements

Goals Professional Development Needs Assessment Budget Evaluation Process

How do you Apply for E-Rate (cont.)

Technology plan covers the upcoming funding year

Update your contact information at the Client Service Bureau

USAC has approved your Technology Plan

Applicant Check off list

Northwest ISD Technology Plan Overview and Updates

2009-2010 Updates

Technology Plan

Implement Instructional Software with curriculum

Professional Development for Instructors’

Sufficient Technology Support

Maintain and enhance (WANS and LANS)

Five-year Replacement cycle of computer systems

Technology Plan (cont.)

Staff will be proficient in using Technology Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Help desk will be available to staff and students.

Northwest Long Term Plan

Technology Updates

2009-2010 All High school students will receive NetBooks

2010-2011 All Middle school students will receive NetBooks

Email was set-up for all students and staff

NetSchool was implement for curriculum

Summary

E-Rate is a way Schools and Library’s can obtain Telecommunications and Internet

Using the correct steps our district can apply for “E-Rate”

The Long-Range Plan of Northwest ISD

Technology Updates: NetBooks & NetSchool