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.