e rate.fisd tech
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E-Rate and Frisco ISD’s Tech Plan
Agenda
Introduce and summarizeThe Schools and Libraries Program of the
Universal Service Fund (E-Rate)Frisco ISD’s District Technology Plan
Review references
E-Rate – Overview
Administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
“Provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access” (Universal Service Administrative Company, 2010).
E-Rate – Funds
Four service categories funded:Telecommunications servicesInternet accessInternal connections other than basic
maintenanceBasic maintenance of internal connections
E-Rate – Eligibility
Discounts range from 20%-90% of the cost of eligible services
Depends on level of poverty and urban/rural status
E-Rate – Technology Plan Interested schools or districts must
prepare a technology plan that shows how technology will be used to improve:CurriculumLibrary Services
E-Rate – Forms and LettersForms and Letters Information Needed / Provided
FCC Form 470 Begins competitive process for desired services
FCC Form 471 Seeks funding for eligible services
Funding Commitment Decision Letter
Schools & Libraries Division (SLD) decides on funding requests
FCC Form 486 Informs SLD of beginning of services
FCC Form 472 or FCC Form 474 Tells SLD to pay service provider
Frisco ISD
Frisco ISD Tech – Goals
Increase availability of technology Increase training opportunities for new
technologies Assess and ensure administrator,
educator and student proficiency with technology
Utilize technology for increased communication between campuses and the global community
Bledsoe Elementary School
Frisco ISD – Support Staff Technology Integration Facilitator
Assigned to every campusProvides campus staff developmentAssists with technical support
Technology Integration SpecialistAssigned to every campusAssists in planning and integration of
technology
References Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010).
Overview of the schools and libraries program. Retrieved from: http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx
Universal Service Administrative Company. (2010). E-Rate discounts for schools and libraries. Retrieved from: http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/E-rate-Overview.pdf
Frisco ISD. (2008). Technology mission, vision and goals. Retrieved from: http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/technology/mission.htm
Frisco ISD. (2008). Technology supporting instruction. Retrieved from: http://www.friscoisd.org/technology/teachers.htm