1. E-Rate
&
Keller ISD Technology Plan
Daniel Montemayor

2. Agenda
• What is E-Rate?
• Who is eligible?
• Keller ISD Technology Plan
• STaR Chart Data –Hillwood MS
• E-Rate and Keller ISD
• Summary

3. What is E-Rate?
• The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal
Service Fund (E-Rate)
• Discount program for telecommunications services
• Telecommunications service
• Internet access
• Internal connections
• Maintenance
• Possible savings between 20-90%
Source: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

4. Who is eligible?
• Eligibility Requirements:
• Elementary or secondary schools
• Public, private, or public charter
• Operate as non-profit businesses
• Cannot have an endowment exceeding $20 million
Source: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html

5. Keller ISD Technology Plan
• Four Goals:
1. Use of technology to increase student
achievement

6. Keller ISD Technology Plan
• Four Goals:
2. Provide professional development and
technology integration strategies

7. Keller ISD Technology Plan
• Four Goals:
3. Effective leadership from educators to ensure
technology support for all stakeholders

8. Keller ISD Technology Plan
• Four Goals:
4. Maintain and increase infrastructure capabilities
The complete plan can be found at
http://www.kellerisd.net/community/technology/Pages
/DistrictTechnologyPlan.aspx

9. STaR Chart Data – Hillwood MS
18
16
14
12
10
2008-2009
8
2009-2010
6 2010-2011
4
2
0
Teaching & Educator Leadership & Infrastructure for
Learning Preparation & Support Technology
Development
Source: http://starchart2.epsilen.com/campusSearchlist.aspx?foryear=20102011&district=keller%20&campus=

10. E-Rate and Keller ISD
• Keller ISD currently receives an E-Rate of discount of 43%
• T-1 Connectivity to Region XI Service Center
• Basic and long distance phone service for all sites
• Increase internet bandwi

11. Summary
• The E-Rate discount program helps to make possible the
continuous improvement of technology infrastructure
• Keller ISD and Hillwood Middle School must continue working
to reach technology goals