1. E-Rate Texas STaR Chart Information Campus Technology Plan
2. Agenda What is E-Rate? Texas STaR Chart Information Campus Technology Plan
3. E-RATE PROGRAM – DISCOUNTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICESFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)/ UNIVERSAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY (USAC)/ SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES DIVISION (SLD) Administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company. Set up in 1997 when the (FCC) adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Designed to ensure that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. Up to $2.25 billion annually is available to provide eligible schools and libraries with discounts under the E-rate program for authorized services.
4. Amount of DiscountsProvides discounts of 20 percent to 90 percent for eligible telecommunications services, depending on economic need and location (urban or rural). Eligible ServicesDiscounts can be applied to commercially available telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections. www.sl.universalservice.orgFor more information about the E-rate, go to the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) websiteIf you have questions about the E-rate, call the SLD Client Service Bureau at 888-203-8100, or fax 888-276-8736. To obtain SLD documents, call 800-959-0733. You can also direct questions and comments tocomments@universalservice.org.
5. E-Rate Application Process Step 1 Determine Eligibility Step 2 Develop a Technology Plan Step 3 Open Competitive Bidding Process Step 4 Select Service Provide Step 5 Calculate Discount Step 6 Determine Eligible Services Step 7 Submit Application Step 8 Undergo Application Review Step 9 Receive Funding Decision Step 10 Begin Receipt of Services Step 11 Invoice USAC
6. Texas STaR Chart (School Technology and Readiness) Developed around the four key areas of the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020: Designed to help teachers, campuses, and districts determine progress toward meeting the goals of the Long-Range Plan for Technology Assists in the measurement of the impact of state and local efforts to improve student learning through the use of technology as specified in No Child Left Behind Identify needs for on-going professional development and raise awareness of research-based instructional goals.
7. Helps Teachers Answer Critical Questions:What is my current educational technology profile in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Educator Preparation and Development?What is my knowledge of online learning, technology resources, instructional support, and planning on my campus?What evidence can be provided to demonstrate my progress in meeting the goals of theLong Range Plan for Technology and No Child Left Behind?In what areas can I improve my level of technology integration to ensure the best possible teaching and learning for my students?What are the technology standards required of all beginning teachers and recommended for all current Texas teachers?
9. Stephen F. AustinCampus Technology Plan Budget Amount 2250.00 Peripheral Devices (Keyboard, mouse, etc.) – 250.00 Cameras, Video devices, Handheld devices – 1400.00 Supplies (printer ink/toner, paper, cleaning supplies, etc.) – 600.00
10. Additional Information As the technical support person on campus, I have a small budget I am responsible for overseeing. It is my responsibility to purchase the supplies for my computer labs including replacement keyboards, mice, ink and toner for the color printer, cameras and video devices for the students use, CD – Roms, and flash drives. I am going to use a portion of this budget each year to purchase hand held devices such as iPod’s, iPads, Tablets, and/or Laptops for student use. We will also be having fundraisers to replace/update the lab furniture and help with the purchase of hand held devices. (I requested the district technology plan but haven’t been able to acquire it at this time. I will update this presentation with that information as soon as I receive the correct information)
