3. E-Rate?
The E-rate program was set up in 1997 when the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted a Universal Service Order implementing
the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Order
was designed to ensure that all eligible schools
and libraries have affordable access to modern
telecommunications and information services.
E-Rate Program - Discounted Telecommunications
Services -- Office of Non-Public Education
4. Needs
• Need 1 – increase the frequency and level of
utilization of technology in the teaching and
learning process
• Need 2 – maintain and increase professional
development
• Need 3 – to provide administrative leadership
and support for teachers in the use of technology
• Need 4 - continue to update and enhance its
technology infrastructure
5. Goals
• Goal 1 - allow collaboration, communication, critical
thinking, problem-solving, creativity and innovation to
solve real-world problems
• Goal 2 - Provide opportunities to staff to learn integrate
technology as a tool utilizing collaborative, interactive
and customized learning environments
• Goal 3 – increase the level of administrative support
• Goal 4 - provide an infrastructure system that allows all
users 24/7 access to all e-learning opportunities and
provide technical assistance to support instructional and
administrative needs
6. Amount of Discounts
Depending on economic need and
location, E-rate provides discounts
of 20 % to 90% for
telecommunications services.
7. Professional Development
• District Director of Instructional Technology
• District Technology Training Specialist
• Ten (10) district-wide Instructional
Technology Specialists
• Technology Liaisons at every campus
(stipends provided)
• District-wide in-service training in
technology, many conducted online
• Training of technical staff as appropriate
