This is an introduction to E-Rate, administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), and a summary of the Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) Technology Plan required to apply for E-Rate funds.

1. TISD TECHNOLOGY PLAN
AN INTRODUCTION TO E-RATE
Presented by Julia Allen
EDLD 5306 Week 2 Assignment Part 4

2. Agenda
 Introduction to E-Rate
 TISD’s Technology Plan Overview
 Mission Statement
 Planning
 Focus
 TISD Needs Assessment
 TISD Budget
 Evaluation
 Conclusion

3. Introduction to E-Rate
 Non-profit private schools can receive
discounted telecommunications
services
 Provides discounts of 20 – 90 % for
eligible telecommunications services
 Based on economic need and location
 Eligible Services List is posted on the
SLD web site
 Schools must have a Technology Plan
to apply

4. TISD’s Technology Plan Overview
 TISD Technology Mission Statement
 provide technology resources and tools
 to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities
 needed by all students and staff
 to enhance learning experiences
 in an efficient and creative environment.

5. Technology Planning
 Phase 1 (Year 1)
 Upgrade technology infrastructure to current
standards
 Expand staff development – focus on technology
integration
 Meet SBEC standards for teachers
 Meet technology standards and proficiencies for
administrators developed by ISTE

6. Technology Planning, Cont’d
 Phase 2 (Year 2)
 Expand infrastructure, staff development, and
technology integration
 Phase 3 (Year 3)
 Evaluation and Improvements

7. Technology Plan Focus
 Four Focus Areas
1. Teaching and Learning
2. Educator Preparation
and Development
3. Administration and
Support Services
4. Infrastructure

8. TISD Needs Assessment
 Assessment Process
 Hardware inventory/database
 Software database
 Networking Status Data
 Technology Teacher Survey
 Campus STaR Chart Surveys

9. TISD Needs Assessment, Cont’d
 Assessment Process
 Attendance records
 Feedback questionnaires of technology staff
development
 Review of MIS status and needs
 Review of existing laws, TEA guidelines, TISD
technology policies and administrative regulations

10. Technology Budget
 Spans 3 years
 Provides for local funding on non-eligible
expenses
 Includes Title II Part D fund application

11. 2008 TISD Technology Budget
Budget Item Cost Funding Sources with Amount per Source
Staff Development $165,000.00 Local funds 60%, Title II-D 40%
Telecommunications & $200,000.00 Local funds 25%, E-Rate 75%
Internet Access (with SLD approval)
Materials & Supplies $30,250.00 Local funds 100%
Equipment $500,000.00 Local funds 85%, E-Rate 25%
(with SLD approval)
Maintenance $121,000.00 Local funds 100%
Miscellaneous Expenses $24,000.00 Local funds 100%
Total $1,040,250.00

12. Technology Plan Evaluation
 Plan will evolve to meet educational
goals
 Evaluations of plan include
 STaR Charts
 Administrator Walk-Throughs
 Standardized Testing
 Student Work
 Attendance Reports

13. Conclusion
 TISD has established a solid technology plan
 Implementation of the plan should result in
qualification for the E-Rate fund