Post on 23-Jun-2015
Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal
Service FundE-Rate
Presented ByE. Reyes
Agenda“E-Rate” key playersPlan overviewKey steps in the processSutton Elementary Technology plan
Technology plan goalsAreas to improve
What is “E-Rate” key players?FCC (Federal Communications Commission) provides direction
USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) administers the Universal Service Fund
SLD (Schools & Libraries Division) administers the E-rate program
E-Rate Plan OverviewGovernment ProgramProvides funds to schools and librariesMakes telecommunication and internet
access more affordableFocus on K – 12 grades
Key steps in the process Determine Eligibility
K-12 non-profit organizationsLibraries must comply with “Library Services
and Technology Act (Pub. L. 104-208)”
• Develop a Technology Plan how information technology and
telecommunications infrastructure will be used
should cover the entire funding year but not more than three years
Bidding Processfile Form 470 each funding year Go through the bidding process, then sign a
contract with a vendor (if contracted service)
Select the Most Cost-Effective Service ProviderComply with bid evaluation matrixFile Form 471 (If Services
Calculate the Discount Level
INCOME Measured by % of
students eligible for the National School
Lunch Program
URBAN LOCATION Discount
RURAL LOCATION Discount
If the % of students in school that
qualifies for the National School
Lunch Program is...
...and you are in an URBAN area, your discount will be...
...and you are in a RURAL area, your discount will be...
Less than 1% 20% 25%
1% to 19% 40% 50%
20% to 34% 50% 60%
35% to 49% 60% 70%
50% to 74% 80% 80%
75% to 100% 90% 90%
Determine the Eligible ServicesFour categories of eligible services and Two
prioritiesPriority One (Telecommunications Services &
Internet Access)
Priority Two (Internal Connections & Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections)
Submit Application Services Ordered and Certification Form
submit Form 471 ( follow deadlines)
Application ReviewComply with certification review and deadlines
Receive Your Funding Decision Funding are issued in "waves," or regular
cyclesAll certified must follow FCC rules of priority
Priority One Priority Two
Begin Receipt of Services Service verify start date of service and submit a
Receipt of Service Confirmation Form (Form 486).
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)Enforce a policy of Internet safety and certify
compliance with CIPA
Invoice USACAfter eligibility submit invoices for Universal
Service Fund (USF) support.Applicants are required to pay the non-discount
portion
Where to Go For Help –Schools & Libraries
Hotline 888-203-8100 (push “0” for a representative)
Web site www.usac.org/sl
Sutton Elementary’s Technology plan
GoalsComply with district
and state Technology standards
Projection for the next 4 years
Use the 3 computer labs
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009
Student's goals
creating digital works as presentations and story maps
knowledgeable about computers, hardware and perform internet researches
creation and presentation of digital work
create multimedia projects with collaboration of classroom and technology teachers
Professional Development for educators
train staff and have at least 10% of them complete HISD Foundations
have 40% of staff members completed the HISD Foundations
No specific goals were stated for this year.
No specific goals were stated for this year.
Professional Development for parents
Train 50 parents
Train 75 parents
train 100 parents
train 125 parents
Areas to improveUpdate the plan and comply with new state
Technology Application (TA) standardsProfessional development on ways to
integrate technology into the curriculumFunds for training, update, maintenance and
acquisition of new equipment.