1. Stratford ISDE-Rate and Technology Plan Presented by Shanda Davis

2. Agenda Introduction of E-Rate What is E-Rate How E-Rate effects our school district Stratford ISD Technology Plan Goals How the technology plan effects our school district

4. Schools & Libraries

5. Supports Connectivity

6. Telecommunication services

7. Internet Access

8. 4 Categories of ServiceTelecommunication Services Internet Access Internal Connections Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections 3

9. What is E-Rate Discounts Student Poverty Level Urban / Rural Status 20% to 90% Discounts or Reimbursements 4

10. Who Administers E-Rate FCC Federal Communications Commision Telecommunications Act of 1996 USAC Universal Service Administrative Company Created to run the Universal Services Program SLD Schools and Libraries Division One division of USAC that runs E-Rate 5

11. Resources SLD website: http://www.universalservice.org/sl/ E-Rate Support pages: http://tpesc.esc12.net/erate/default.html Join TPESC E-Rate Listserv: http://tpesc.esc12.net/eratedata/maillist.aspx 6

12. Stratford ISD Technology Plan GOAL 1:All students and staff will have available the necessary technological infrastructure to successfully integrate technology into all areas of the district and optimize the learning environment. GOAL 2:Administration will ensure the use of technology support in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

14. GOAL 3:Technology usage will be encouraged for all staff through training, conferences, and community outreach. GOAL 4:All SISD educators and students will incorporate technology to improve academic achievement in all areas of teaching and learning.

16. Two very important assets that we have available for our use at Stratford ISD are the use of E-Rate and the SISD Technology Plan. When used efficiently, these two tools provide a plan that will enhance the education of the students and faculty at Stratford.