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Butte Falls School District
21st Century Learning in Butte Falls, Oregon
A brief overview of E-Rate
Butte Falls School District Technology Plan
The E-rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The program was set up in 1997 when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Order was designed to ensure
that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. Up to $2.25 billion annually is available to provide eligible schools and libraries with
discounts under the E-rate program for authorized services
Us department of education, e-rate program. (2008, August 12). Retrieved from
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html
E -Rate
Amount of Discounts
The E-rate provides discounts of 20 percent to 90 percent for eligible telecommunications services.
The level of discount is based on the percentage of students eligible for participation the National School Lunch Program.
E-Rate & the BFSD Technology PlanFive elements must be in the plan for E-
Rate application
Goals and realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology
A professional development strategyAn assessment of telecommunication
services, hardware, software, and other services needed
Budget resourcesOngoing evaluation process
BFSD Technology PlanGoal
Student learning and academicAchievement. All students are technologically literate by 8th
grade.
Use applications that directly support stae standard aligned curriculum objectives
Use applications that provide opportunities for student collaboration.
BFSD Technology PlanGoal
Professional Development Develop a technologically competent staff. Integrate Technology into instructional day
based on Oregon Technology Standards. Encourage the development and use of
innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous curriculum.
Increase parental involvement and communication with.
BFSD Technology PlanGoal
Infrastructure maintenance and Improvement
Provide all teachers with laptops and ceiling mounted digital projectors.
Maintain the current telephone service and lines, bandwidth and Internet ports.
Use optimal email and web hosting available for students, parents and staff.
Increase nubmer of computers with internet connectivity in each classroom to three.
Review and implement accessibility technology as needed.
High School Social Studies Lab
High School Technology Lab
Classroom Smart Board
BFSD Technology Plan2011-2012 Budget Resources
Title IIDGeneral FundE-RateSIPF
BFSD Technology PlanOngoing Evaluation Process
An assessment yearly of staff technological proficiency
Simple Assessment as the primary assessment for students 8th grade technological literacy.
Ongoing assessment and review of technology needs.
Conclusion
We must remain diligent in this vital endeavor to make our students here in Butte Falls prosperous in the 21st century global economy. We plan on 80% of students technologically literate the first year and increasing by 10% each year after.
Food for thought: Statistics show that students today will hold 14 jobs by age 38, 12 of those jobs don’t exist today. Teach them to THINK!!!