Ppt for EDLD 5352, E-Rate

1. Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries By: Mary Poret EDLD 5352 – Instructional Leadership

2. Agenda Introductions What is E-Rate? How does it work and who pays for it? Technology components Summary

3. What is E-Rate? Administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. One of four support programs funded through a Universal Service fee charged to companies that provide interstate and/or international telecommunications services.

4. How does it work? Schools and libraries must meet eligibility requirements Technology assessment and technology plan Open and fair bidding process Section of a service provider

5. Who pays for it? USAC may be invoiced by the service provider or by the applicant. In both cases, reimbursement is made to the service provider.

6. Technology components Clear goals and realistic strategy Professional development Assessment of services Evaluation process

7. Woodville High School Tech Plan Funds staff development Funds a replacement cycle for LAN and WAN hardware annually Funds for replacement of 20% of computers and teacher laptops annually

8. Summary Recap of presented information http://www.usac.org/sl/