The document discusses the E-Rate program, which provides discounts on telecommunications and internet services for schools and libraries. It is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company. The E-Rate helps schools meet technology goals within their budgets. To qualify, schools must have a detailed technology plan with goals, strategies, needs assessment, and evaluation components. The plan is used when applying for E-Rate funding and assessing progress. Infrastructure improvements are needed to support future educational advancements, and cost-effective methods will need to be found for teachers to advance as well.

1. MY SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Why the E-Rate for us?
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By Dianne Stelly, RN, BSHA

2. THE FOUR W’S • What is the E-Rate?
• Where do we get it?
• Why do we need it?
• Who uses it?
• And finally—How the E-rate affects the
Technology Plan for LISD.

3. WHAT IS E- • A discount to schools and libraries to
RATE? help access telecommunications and
internet services.
• The Federal Communications
WHERE DO WE
Commission has assigned government
GET IT?
of the E-Rate to the Schools and
Libraries Division of the Universal
Service Administrative Company .
• Deep discounts on services like
WHY DO WE phone, internet access, system
NEED IT? maintenance help schools meet their
technology goals within budgetary
constraints.

4. WHO USES IT? • Any school, public or private, can apply
for the E-rate if they meet the definition
of a school as defined by the “No Child
Left Behind” act.
HOW DO WE • A complicated application process must
GET IT? include a detailed technology plan.
• The plan must include:
– Goals
– Strategies
– Needs Assessment
– Budget
– Ongoing Evaluation Plan

5. THERE’S • Applicants must open a bidding process
MORE: and choose a vendor.
• The calculated E-rate discount varies
based on percentage of poverty and
rural or metropolitan location.
• Services are usually begun and paid
before approval.
• Invoices are submitted, then approval is
given for payment.
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6. STAR CHART • Assesses a districts status in reaching
technology goals.
• Is used to show that money is being
spent were appropriate.
• Helps the district with ongoing
assessment for future planning.
• Is used to apply for funding.

7. THE PLAN TO % of Use
USE THE E-
RATE 60
50
40
30
20
10
0 % of Use

8. SUMMARY • Infrastructure is one area that has not
advanced. Always ahead of the other
categories, it is now time to speed up
again so that a sound infrastructure is
supporting all future advancements.
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• Cost effective methods will have to be
found so that teachers can advance.
• When these two happen, learning will
Infrastructure of new high school. occur at the goal level.
Look at it now! Infrastructure is crucial,

9. REFERENCE • Dickens, R. (2010). E-Rate and Livingston
ISD.
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ns/190830/E-Rate-%26-Livingston-ISD