1. E-RATE
Technology $ at work.

2. •What is it?
• The Schools and Libraries Program of
the Universal Service Fund.
• More commonly known as
E – Rate

3. • Provides discounts to
assist most schools
• Is administered by the
and libraries to obtain
Universal Service
affordable internet
Administrative
and
Company
telecommunications
access.
E-Rate

4. • Up to $2.25 annually is available
• Schools, school districts, and libraries that want to apply
for E-Rate must have a technology plan stating five
elements.
E-Rate qualifications

5. • Goals and realistic strategy for
using telecommunications and
information technology.
• A professional development plan
• Assessment of
What’s needed?
telecommunication services
needed
• Budget resources
• Ongoing evaluation process
E-Rate Tech plan

6. • The discount is 20-90%
Is it worth it? • Based upon number of students
What’s the discount? eligible for involvement in the
National School Lunch Program
E-Rate discount

7. Determine Submit
Determine
Eligible Application/
Eligibility
Services Review
Technology Calculate Funding
Plan discount level decision
Receipt of
Select Service
Bidding process services/invoice
Provider
USAC
E-Rate Application
Process http://www.e-rateservices.com/e-rate-process-overview.shtml
E-rate application process. (2008). [Application process for E-Rate]. E-Rate funding process. Retrieved from http://www.e-
rateservices.com/e-rate-process-overview.shtml.

8. Belton Independent
School District

9. Belton Independent
School District TechPAC
Goals, Objectives, and
Strategies

10. • Belton ISD will
implement and monitor
well-designed
processes, including Objective
long-range planning
and budgeting, to • Develop and
address future growth, communicate policies
changing student needs, and procedures on
and the maintenance of effective processes for
effective and efficient utilization of
operations. technology.
TechPAC Goal 1

11. Objective
• Belton ISD will
achieve TEA
Exemplary Status • Identify, evaluate,
whereby all students and implement
achieve their technological
maximum educational resources in
potential curriculum and
instruction
TechPAC Goal 2

12. • Increase student achievement using technology tools to provide
differentiated instruction and appropriate accommodations and
modifications
• Coordinate planning and budgeting processes to maximize funding
sources and increase student achievement.
Goal 2 Objectives continued

13. • Belton ISD will Objective
attract and retain
high-performing • Provide
administration; professional
faculty and staff who development for
reflect the values of faculty, staff and
the community, and administration
are committed to based on district
achieving excellence needs and aligned
for all students to state and national
standards.
TechPAC Goal 3

14. • Belton ISD will sustain Objective
safe and supportive
schools that provide
• Utilize technology to
secure, nurturing,
support the District
nonthreatening,
Crisis Management
respectful and
Plan; utilize technology
disciplined learning
to support campus
environments where all
security; Provide a safe
members excel and
environment for
exhibit moral
students and teachers to
excellence.
utilize technology
TechPAC Goal 4

15. • Belton ISD will promote Objective
shared partnerships of
students, parents, schools,
• Design and implement
community and BISD alumni
online resources that
to include clear, informative,
will convey critical
timely communications and
information to parents
recognition of the
and community
achievements of all
members, and include
stakeholders.
community and parents
in the technology
TechPAC Goal 5
planning process.

16. • STaR Chart
• Integration of technology into instruction as measured by classroom walk-
through data and lesson plans
• Technology Coordinators
• Provide meaningful professional development for instructional staff.
Assessment

17.  E-Rate provides an excellent opportunity for schools and libraries to fund
ever changing technology needs
 BISD uses funds to assist with the technology funding
 BISD is embracing technology and is on the move with the 21st Century
learner
Summary