1. Columbia –Brazoria ISD Fall 2011 Staff In-service

2. Agenda School and Libraries Program (E-Rate) What is STaR Chart? CHS STaR Chart Results CBISD Technology Plan

3. Telecommunications Act of 1996 February 8, 1996 President Clinton signed the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Section 254 of the Act provides inexpensive Internet access, internal connections and other telecommunication services to eligible schools and libraries through the education rate or e-rate (Telecom Act '96,1999.) National Telecommunications and Information Administration

4. An Overview of the Schools and Libraries Program The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund (E-Rate). It is managed by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access (Overview of the Program, 2010.) USAC: An Overview of School and Libraries Program

6. Installation

7. maintenance (Overview of the Program, 2010.)USAC: An Overview of School and Libraries Program

9. Telephones

10. Software

11. Staff development USAC: An Overview of School and Libraries Program

12. The Process To receive support schools must follow each of the steps in this process: Determine eligibility Prepare a technology plan Opening the competitive process Seeking discounts on eligible services Confirm the receipt of services Invoice for services (Overview of the Program, 2010.) USAC: An Overview of School and Libraries Program

13. STAR CHARTWHAT is it? The STaR Chart is a survey completed by educators yearly The survey provides data used to assess the progress being made towards meeting the goals set in the Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Progress is divided into four areas: Teaching and Learning, Educator Preparation and Development, Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support and Infrastructure for Technology.

15. 2= Developing Tech

16. 3= Advanced Tech

18. STaR Chart Results 2009

19. CHS Star Chart Trends

20. CBISD – Technology PlanVision Columbia-Brazoria ISD recognizes that the use of technology plays an important role in improving the quality of instruction and is a tool for the entire learning community. Students graduating from Columbia High School must possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex, global, information-based society. (Miller, March 2006, Personal Communication.)

21. CBISD – Technology PlanGoals Goal 1-Student learning: Students will enrich their educational experience by using technology as a tool for effective communication, personal productivity, and lifelong learning. Goal 2-Powerful teaching: Utilize technology for teaching and learning through out the entire learning community, to build awareness and understanding of varied teaching methodologies, and to publish best practices and student and staff accomplishments.(Miller, March 2006, Personal Communication.)

22. CBISD – Technology PlanGoals Goal 3-School-to-Community connections: The learning community will utilize technology to increase the connection between school and community through the sending and receiving of information. Goal 4-Technology Training for the Learning Community: Develop and implement opportunities for technology-training for the entire learning community to increase productivity, efficiency and communication(Miller, March 2006, Personal Communication.)

23. References Miller, C. (2011, March 3). [Personal interview]. Overview of the Program - Schools and Libraries - USAC. (2010, July 14). Universal Service Administrative Company - Universal Service Fund - USAC. Retrieved March 06, 2011, from http://www.usac.org/sl/about/overview-program.aspx Telecom Act '96. (1999, February 4). National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Retrieved March 06, 2011, from http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/publicationmedia/newsltr/telcom_act.htm#OVERVIEW Telecom Act '96. (1999, February 4). National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Retrieved March 06, 2011, from http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/publicationmedia/newsltr/telcom_act.htm#OVERVIEW Texas Education Agency: Texas Star Chart. (n.d.). StarChart Public Access. Retrieved March 06, 2011, from http://starchart2.esc12.net/campusSearchlist.aspx?foryear=20092010&district=Columbia-Brazoria&campus=